The Vines Cancel All Dates
Band cancel dates because of frontman's deteriorating mental condition.
The Vines have been forced to pull out of all their upcoming live shows because of frontman Craig's deteriorating 'mental condition'.
An official statement released online reads: "It is with a great deal of regret that The Vines today announced that they have cancelled all of their Australian festival appearances - Homebake, Pyramid Rock and Big Day Out - and their forthcoming Japanese tour scheduled for late November.
Craig Nicholls’ mental condition has deteriorated extremely rapidly over the past month to the point where he requires immediate help over an extended period of time.
Craig’s fellow band members Hamish Rosser, Ryan Griffiths and Brad Heald are all extremely saddened by this turn of events and wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the fans, friends and family who have shown faith in the band since their successful return to the live stage in 2006."
The band's drummer, Hamish Rosser, apologised: "On behalf of The Vines we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to those of you who have bought tickets to see us perform and will not get to do so. We are all absolutely devastated that we've been forced to cancel all upcoming shows as there's nothing we love more than playing on stage before an enthusiastic audience. We ask for your understanding in this situation”
It was revealed that Craig has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, in 2004 during a courtcase brought about by his kicking a photographer during a gig.
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