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Patti Smith
Patti Smith


Background information
Birth name Patricia Lee Smith
Born December 30, 1946
Born place Chicago, Illinois, United States
Origin New York City, New York, United States
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Punk Rock
Rock
Years active 1971—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Associated acts Tom Verlaine
Website Website



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Dave Gahan Undergoes Surgery On Malignant Tumour

May 28, 2009
Dave Gahan Undergoes Surgery On Malignant TumourDepeche Mode front man Dave Gahan has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from his bladder.

The band have been forced to cancel and reschedule part of their current world tour in recent weeks after Gahan fell ill before a show in Athens.

A statement on the band's official website reads: “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.”

(by Daniel Melia)



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