SUPERTRAMP cancels European tour due to founder RICK DAVIES cancer treatment

05 August 2015

SUPERTRAMP have announced the cancellation of their European concert tour, due to start in November, because of an “aggressive” cancer treatment co-founder and vocalist Rick Davies is undergoing.

The group, famous for 1970s and 80s hits such as Bloody Well Right, Dreamer, The Logical Song and It’s Raining Again, had been planning to take their Supertramp Forever tour through 25 European cities over five weeks.

But in a statement they said the concerts “have been cancelled due to health issues affecting the band’s founder, Rick Davies”.

Davies, 71, has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma – a cancer concentrated in bone marrow that affects white blood cells – “and has begun aggressive treatment to combat the disease,” they said.

Davies said in a statement: “I’m sorry to disappoint everyone who has overwhelmingly supported the upcoming tour. Unfortunately my current health issues have derailed me and right now I need to focus all of my energy on getting well.”

SUPERTRAMP asked for “privacy during this matter” and said they would make no further statements.

Davies, who also plays keyboards, is the only original member of the band after co-founder Roger Hodgson departed in 1983 to pursue a solo career.

Source: theguardian.com

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