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UNKLE
UNKLE


Background information
Origin London, England
Genre(s) Trip Hop
Downtempo
Electronica
Trip Rock
Years active 1994—present
Label(s) Mo' Wax Records
Associated acts Radiohead
Thom Yorke
Oasis
Richard Ashcroft
The Verve
Lupe Fiasco
Queens of the Stone Age
Ian Brown
The Stone Roses
Massive Attack
Beastie Boys
Badly Drawn Boy
Mike D
The Duke Spirit
Autolux
Gavin Clark
Robert Del Naja
Ian Astbury
Alice Temple
Kool G Rap
Website Website
Members
James Lavelle
Pablo Clements
Former members
DJ Shadow
Toshio Nakanishi
Masayuki Kudo
Tim Goldsworthy
Richard File



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TV On The Radio's Bassist Gerard Smith Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

March 15, 2011
TV On The Radio's Bassist Gerard Smith Diagnosed With Lung CancerTV On The Radio's bassist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer, it has been confirmed.

The band, who are due to release their new album 'Nine Types Of Light' on April 12, confirmed the news about Smith in a statement on their website.

"Upon the completion of Nine Types of Light, Gerard was diagnosed with lung cancer. As a result, he has been undergoing treatment and will be unable to participate in the upcoming tour. Gerard is fortunate enough to have health insurance and is receiving excellent medical care."

"Already we have seen dramatic results. Combine that with Gerard's legendarily willful disposition and it might just be cancer that has the problem. We appreciate your concern and support for Gerard and his family."

Smith will not be joining TV On The Radio on their upcoming tour whilst he undergoes treatment.

(by Holly Frith)



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