Why is it that when the media report that celebrities have "flu-like symptoms" it kinda implies something sinister is going on.
Well, whatever, REM have had to cancel tonight's gig date in Glasgow because bass player Mike Mills is suffering from "severe flu-like symptoms". Mills was not fit enough for last night's
Sheffield show either, so the band went ahead with an acoustic show instead. Promoters hope Mills will be well enough for Wednesday's gig, but will take things on a "day by day" basis.
Tonight's gig has been rescheduled for 15 Jun.
It's the second time REM have had to cancel gigs on their current tour - last month they had to cancel a gig in St Petersburg when their equipment was delayed crossing the border and didn't arrive at the venue in time. Prior to that the band hadn't cancelled a gig since former drummer Bill Berry collapsed while on tour in 1995.