Neil Young underwent surgery this week to treat a brain aneurysm, and is expected to make a full recovery.

His agent said in a statement, “The procedure corrected the problem and has been characterized as a complete success with a total recovery. And resumption of normal activities by the 59-year-old rock legend is predicted for the near future.”

Young will miss this weekend’s Juno Awards in Winnipeg, where he was scheduled to perform.

“I’m really disappointed that I won’t be able to make it to Winnipeg for the Junos as I had hoped,” Young said in a press release. “I grew up there and was really looking forward to the show as well as spending some time with my old friends. Thanks to my doctors, I’m feeling a lot better now so I hope I can get a rain check.”

The rock star had neuroradiology treatment Tuesday in New York. He is still in hospital recovering.

Three weeks ago, Young performed in New York with The Pretenders, as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He said he suffered from blurred vision after the performance. He then underwent an MRI scan where the aneurysm was discovered.

In between the scan and surgery, Young went to Nashville to record new music for a week.

Doctors said he has made a full recovery but cannot travel for several days.






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