29.5.09

Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan has cancerous tumour removed (The Guardian)


La noticia es mala, pero parece que no tanto. Aseguran que la operación salió bien y que la banda retomará su gira el 8 de junio...

The singer is recovering from an operation to remove a malignancy from his bladder and will return to touring on 8 June

Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan has undergone surgery to have a cancerous tumour removed from his bladder, it has been announced.

A message posted on the band's website said the singer had "a severe bout of gastroenteritis, leading to his hospitalisation and the cancellation of the Athens concert. While in hospital, further medical tests revealed a low-grade malignant tumour in Dave's bladder, which has since been successfully removed".

The news comes after Depeche Mode were forced to cancel a series of shows earlier this month after Gahan was taken ill. The electro-pop group were beginning a world tour for their latest album, Sounds of the Universe.

Depeche Mode are best known for their hits Just Can't Get Enough and Personal Jesus and have sold more than 100m albums since forming in Basildon, Essex in 1980.

The band's website confirms the tour will restart early next month, saying: "At doctors' orders Dave Gahan must take a break until 8 June, to ensure that he makes a full recovery. The Leipzig show on 8 June will be the first concert following Dave's recovery." The site also states that the cancelled shows will be rescheduled.

The statement went on to "sincerely thank fans for their support, understanding and patience" and apologises for "any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused".


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