Depeche Mode Cancel Concert

6 months ago 13th May 15:00

Depeche Mode cancelled a concert after singer Dave Gahan was rushed to hospital.

The frontman was taken ill shortly before the group were due to arrive on stage in Athens, Greece, last night (12.05.09).

A concert organiser told the 20,000 expectant fans: "We regret today's performance has to be cancelled. David Gahan fell ill in his dressing room."

A spokesperson for the 'Personal Jesus' group said the 47-year-old singer had been diagnosed with gastroenteritis and hopes to be well enough to perform again later this week.

We regret today's performance has to be cancelled. David Gahan fell ill in his dressing room.

The representative said: "Dave is not well, we have had a doctor in to see him backstage and unfortunately the advice from the doctor is that Dave cannot perform.

"I apologise on behalf of Dave and Depeche Mode - Dave really wanted to be well enough to perform.

"I am very sorry there is nothing we can do - he is genuinely ill. He asked me to pass on my apologies to you all."

The group - who have sold over 45 million albums since forming in 1980 - are hoping to reschedule the cancelled show.