These days, it’s almost shocking to hear of a rock tour cancellation for reasons other than exhaustion. Detroit-based band The White Stripes have cancelled the bulk of their US tour, which includes eighteen concert dates:
9.11.07
The White Stripes announced today that they are canceling their forthcoming tour due to health issues. Meg White is suffering from acute anxiety and is unable to travel at this timeThe White Stripes sincerely apologize to their fans.
“We hate to let people down and are very sorry.”
At that date, speculation persisted whether the UK would see their end of the tour. Today, the answer was duly provided:
9.12.07
The White Stripes have cancelled all remaining tour dates through the end of the year, this includes all dates in the UK this Fall. They thank you for your understanding and well wishes.
Tickets will, of course, be refunded at their respective points of purchase.
On The Web: WhiteStripes.com
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Yeah, I had four tickets to see them at the Forum in Inglewood. I’m not too happy, but at the same time, I’m hoping meg gets better.
White Stripes cancel Rapid City tours…
The White Stripes canceled their entire North American tour.
If you haven’t heard yet or haven’t been on the official website, then let me inform you that unfortunately White Stripes will cancel yet another performance. According to white…
I wish I could quit my job because of “acute anxiety” but they don’t pay up like the music industry does!