Reuters is reporting that Dave Gahan, the frontman of the British New Wave band Depeche Mode, underwent surgery to remove a "low grade malignant" tumor on his bladder. The singer was rushed to a hospital for severe stomach pains just prior to a May 12 concert in Athens. According to the band’s website, the tour will resume in Leipzig, Germany, on June 8, after Gahan has a chance to recover from the surgery. An additional eight concerts across Europe have had to be rescheduled.
May 28
2009
09:25 PM ET
Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan has tumor removed
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C’Mon Dave, “Shake the Disease.”
I guess Dave first thought that it was “Nothing” but eventually realized that something was “Wrong.” Unable to “Suffer Well,” Dave said of the tumor that it was “A Pain That I’m Used To,” and that it gave him a burning sensation. Asked where he thought the burning came from, Dave said “It’s Called A Heart.” After the trouble hadn’t gone away, he decided that after having stared down the “Barrel of a Gun” that he better “Get the Balance Right” and decided that “It’s No Good” so he had a doctor remove the “Dirt” from his bladder. Now he’s going to throw a “Black Celebration” to give himself “Something To Do” now that he’s “Clean.”
Wow, darclyte. Exactly how much time did you spend coming up with that very clever comment?
God, this is scary. Hope he recovers fully. Viva Mode!