Jamie T's Shouting Pain

24 November 2009

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Jamie T got laryngitis because he was "shouting too much" on stage.

The 'Sticks 'n' Stones' singer - who was forced to postpone his 2009 shows after he fell unwell during the Australian leg of his tour in September - has revealed his sore throat was caused by being too loud during his shows.

He told BBC Newsbeat: "I lost three quarters of my vocal range - I was shouting too much when I was playing live.

I just like writing songs and making albums

"I was told not to speak to anyone who wasn't in touching distance for about two months."

After recovering with friends in New York, the 23-year-old star insists he is feeling much better and has thanked his fans for their support.

He said: "It wasn't really that dramatic; it's been frustrating not being able to do anything - thankfully all the fans have been patient and supportive of us taking this time off.

"I just like writing songs and making albums. I like my life and my privacy. I don't like putting myself out there too much, it makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. I certainly like writing music and that's as far as it goes, I don't have an urge to be recognised."

Jamie is due to kick off his rescheduled shows in December.

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