The Kooks postpone pair of gigs after frontman Luke Pritchard injures back The Kooks have postponed two May shows after frontman Luke Pritchard was ordered to rest following a back injury. 23 April 2026 The Kooks have been forced to delay a pair of upcoming live dates after singer Luke Pritchard suffered a back injury that has temporarily taken him off the road. Luke Pritchard is recovering from a back injury The indie band confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media on Thursday (23.04.26), explaining that doctors have instructed the frontman to rest while he recovers.