Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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Keane have taken the difficult decision to cancel their North American tour, including the recently rescheduled dates. Tom Chaplin is currently being treated for alcohol and drug addiction and will not return to the road until he, and the doctors handling his recovery, feel that he is ready to do so. Tom's bandmate Tim Rice-Oxley said: 'Obviously it's crucial that Tom is given the time to get better properly. With the first dates in America only a fortnight away, his doctors feel there is undue pressure on Tom to rush through rehab and get back out on the road. That's why, between the three of us, we've decided to cancel the US tour. We'd like to apologize to the fans who've bought tickets, but we've done this in the best interests of our friend - which, ultimately, is in the best in... more...