Coldplay have made an apology to US fans for canceling two shows after singer Chris Martin was afflicted with throat trouble. As previously reported, Martin was advised by his doctor not to perform, and two shows were pulled, on 14 Sep in Tampa and on 16 Sep in Birmingham, Alabama.
The band's drummer Will Champion said in a statement on the band's website: "It is with great regret that we have had to cancel our shows in your towns this week. Chris is suffering from some issues with his throat and it was felt by his doctor that if he didn't give his voice a rest he might not be able to sing for the rest of the US dates. Please be assured that we are planning to return to the US in the spring of 2006 and when we do we will definitely reschedule both of these shows. Lastly, I and the band apologise for any inconvenience we may have caused due to the cancellation of these shows."