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Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan rushed to hospital
May 13, 2009, 11:40 GMT
Singer Dave Gahan (C)The frontman was taken ill shortly before the group were due to arrive on stage in Athens, Greece, last night (12.05.09). EPA/JENS KALAENE
Depeche Mode cancelled a concert after singer Dave Gahan was rushed to hospital.
The frontman was taken ill shortly before the group were due to arrive on stage in Athens, Greece, last night (12.05.09).
A concert organiser told the 20,000 expectant fans: "We regret today's performance has to be cancelled. David Gahan fell ill in his dressing room."
A spokesperson for the 'Personal Jesus' group said the 47-year-old singer had been diagnosed with gastroenteritis and hopes to be well enough to perform again later this week.
The representative said: "Dave is not well, we have had a doctor in to see him backstage and unfortunately the advice from the doctor is that Dave cannot perform.
"I apologise on behalf of Dave and Depeche Mode - Dave really wanted to be well enough to perform.
"I am very sorry there is nothing we can do - he is genuinely ill. He asked me to pass on my apologies to you all."
The group - who have sold over 45 million albums since forming in 1980 - are hoping to reschedule the cancelled show.
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mike, athensMay 13th, 2009 - 17:48:32
Dave was already ill from 4pm and at 7pm they knew that the show was going to be cancelled. Unfortunately they kept all of us fans until 930pm in high expectations since the organisers were still selling tickets even last minute on-site at the concert. From one of the persons backstage (names will not be mentioned) the rumour came out that Dave also had a serious row with his wife, on top of his gastrenteritis. This is really bull. I've been following DM around and listening to them from the early 80s when they started back then with Vince Clark and with Alan Wilder and yesterday cancellation was a huge disappointment. No offense taken, we all want Dave and DM to be well but dont consider us fans stupid kids whom you can just shove in a corner giving us hope that it might be rescheduled for 13th May 2009 when they are due to play in Turkey on the 14th May!!!! No way the concert was going to be held. It was just a cool move by the organisers to make sure the over 30000 fans did not wreck the scene and just exit in melancholy hoping for a rescheduling. Having seen the tour dates for the remainder of 2009 and with an ultra tight schedule, I guess its 'stuff it' for the Greek fans. They made some free cash just like that. Again, this attack is not intended for the band but for the organisers Didimusic.
Truly disappointing especially for us older fans. Guess we threw our money in the wind buying tickets (VIP) for this show. Just some courtesy is all we asked for from the organisers, but then again they are only out for the quick cash. I honestly don'know if me and my mates will be going to any DM concerts anymore after this. Were planning on flying and seeing them in Germany and in UK but guess there's no point.
Truly, disappointed.
Mike, Athens, Greece.
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