A
statement on their website says they are bowing out of all appearances in
August because of his injury. "The band apologise to fans but under the
circumstances feel they cannot perform without Gem and want to focus on
supporting him," they said.
There
are no more details of the accident, which took place on 1 August.
The
statement continued: "Gem was released from hospital yesterday evening
(Wednesday 7 August) and is recovering at home though remains under
observation."
Shows in
Belgium and Japan have already been cancelled. They were originally going to
play V Festival on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August.
Along
with Gem, Beady Eye features lead singer Liam Gallagher and guitarist Andy
Bell, who all found fame in Oasis. Former Kasabian guitarist Jay Mehler joined
the group earlier this year.
Beady
Eye's second album, BE, was released on 10 June. They worked with Yeah Yeah
Yeahs producer Dave Sitek, who Liam described as "without a doubt the best
producer I've ever worked with, a real outlaw". He added: "When we
were writing it, we really got our heads down - clear heads."
The band
has featured on a number of festival line-ups this year, including T in the
Park and Glastonbury.
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