Depeche Mode restart world tour

Depeche Mode have resumed their world tour in Germany following singer Dave Gahan's surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his bladder last month.

Gahan thanked fans in Leipzig for their support and "all of the doctors who looked after me so well". The 47-year-old had been diagnosed with gastroenteritis after falling in Greece before further medical tests revealed a low-grade malignant tumour. Twelve shows were either cancelled or postponed due to Gahan's illness.

"Being back onstage is an incredible feeling and I'm looking forward to each and every show," Gahan said on stage. The band's Tour of the Universe continues in Berlin on 10 June. They are due to perform in Dublin, Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Manchester in December.

Looks like I'll have to wait until December.

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Depeche Mode to restart Tour Of The Universe in Germany - First concert June 8th in Leipzig

05.28.2009

Depeche Mode are pleased to announce they will restart their interrupted Tour Of The Universe in Leipzig, Germany on June 8th. On May 12th, lead singer Dave Gahan suffered a severe bout of gastroenteritis, leading to his hospitalization 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. At doctors' orders Dave Gahan must take a break until June 8th, to ensure that he makes a full recovery. The Leipzig show on June 8th will be the first concert following Dave's recovery.

Dave Gahan sincerely thanks his fans for their support, understanding and patience. Depeche Mode deeply regret any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused.

Oh well...a nice dinner somewhere instead then...

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