Depeche Mode Scrap Gig After Gahan Falls Ill

6 months ago 13th May 06:30

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.

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".

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.