Soft Cell have been forced to postpone their forthcoming tour, due to start next week, because front man Marc Almond has been taken severely ill with an aggravated hernia - it is thought he will require an immediate operation. The UK and European tour will now be rescheduled for the New Year. The band’s manager told reporters: "This is a very unfortunate event particularly considering the fantastic reception the band's recent live shows and new album have received. We are very disappointed that Soft Cell will miss the opportunity to play to their European fans but it is impossible that Marc could perform effectively in his current condition. We are confident that Marc will be able to perform on the band's American tour in November as planned and will be fully fit for rescheduled dates in the New Year."
Oct 9, 2002
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Soft Cell tour postponed as Almond taken ill
Soft Cell have postponed their UK and European tour after frontman Marc Almond was taken severely ill with an aggravated hernia, with dates moved to the New Year.