Depeche Mode Scrap Gig After Gahan Falls Ill

13 May 2009

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British electro-pop pioneers Depeche Mode were forced to scrap a gig in Athens, Greece on Tuesday (12May09) after frontman David Gahan was taken ill just before showtime.

Gahan was struck down with a bout of stomach flu gastroenteritis while preparing for the show in his dressing room.

He is currently under the care of medics in a nearby clinic, according to reports.

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

A concert organiser addressed the 30,000-strong crowd at the city's Terra Vibe park, telling them, "We regret today's performance has to be cancelled... David Gahan fell ill in his dressing room".

It is a blow to the band's global Tour of The Universe trek, which kicked-off in Israel on Sunday (10:May:09).

The group are hoping to reschedule their Athens concert for Wednesday (13:May:09) if Gahan is well enough to perform.

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