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Artist News
TV On The Radio bassist diagnosed with cancer
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 16 March 2011
TV On The Radio bassist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with cancer and will therefore not take part in upcoming tour dates, the band have announced. As previously reported, they are due to release their new album, ‘Nine Types Of Light’, on 11 Apr.
In a statement published on the band’s official website, they said: “Upon the completion of ‘Nine Types Of Light’, Gerard was diagnosed with lung cancer. As a result, he has been undergoing treatment and will be unable to participate in the upcoming tour. Gerard is fortunate enough to have health insurance and is receiving excellent medical care. Already we have seen dramatic results. Combine that with Gerard’s legendarily wilful disposition and it might just be cancer that has the problem”.