Amy Winehouse cancels tour

Nov 28, 2007, 11:30 GMT

A file photograph showing British soul singer Amy Winehouse performing during her concert at the Volkshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 October 2007. Singer Amy Winehouse has called off all gigs and other public appearances for the remainder of 2007, after her doctor advised her to take complete rest. EPA/STEFFEN SCHMIDT

Amy Winehouse has called off all concerts and public appearances for the rest of the year.

The troubled singer has taken the drastic decision after claiming she can't "give it her all" on stage without her husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who is currently on remand in London's Pentonville prison awaiting trial for allegedly perverting the course of justice.

She said: "I can't give it my all on stage without my Blake. I'm so sorry but I don't want to do the shows half-heartedly. I love singing.

"My husband is everything to me and without him it's just not the same."

The 24-year-old star - who has well documented problems with drink and drugs - has reportedly been advised to take "complete rest" by her doctors.

Amy had been due to perform at the Bournemouth International Centre last night (27.11.07), and Cardiff International Arena today (28.11.07), with further dates scheduled for Dublin, Belfast, Manchester and London next month.

The 'Rehab' singer's concert promoter Live Nation issued a statement blaming "the rigours involved in touring and the intense emotional strain that Amy has been under in recent weeks" for the decision to cancel the shows.

The statement added: "In the interests of her health and well-being, Amy has been ordered to take complete rest and deal with her health issues."

On Saturday (24.11.07), Amy was booed by fans after a shambolic performance at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

One fan wrote on an online forum: "This was a tragedy of a show. She should never have been allowed to perform."

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