Linkin Park Cancels Asia Tour
October 7, 2008
Linkin Park has been forced to cancel their upcoming Music For Relief Concerts in Mainland China, Macau and Taipei as lead vocalist Chester Bennington has sustained a back injury and is under doctor's orders to refrain from traveling or any physical activities. Linkin Park sincerely regrets this unavoidable cancellation and apologizes to fans for any disappointment caused. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.
The concerts were organized as fundraisers to benefit Sichuan, an area ravaged by a devastating earthquake this past May. However, thanks to generous donations from concert promoter Emma Ticketmaster and Linkin Park, funds will still be contributed to the band’s nonprofit organization, Music for Relief, and matched by the World Bank. These funds will benefit post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the Sichuan Province initiated by Chinese Civil Society Organizations.
The cancelled shows are as follows:
Oct. 12 - Shanghai, China - Shanghai Stadium
Oct. 15 - Wuhan, China - Xinhua Stadium
Oct. 17 - Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei Soccer Stadium
Oct. 19 - Beijing, China - Beijing Workers Stadium
Oct. 21 - Macau, China Cotai Arena - The Venetian
Chester's back injury seems to be serious. You can listen to Mike talking about Chester's injury and their cancellation on X-treme Radio: DOWNLOAD HERE.
Basically, Mike doesn't have much information about Chester's sickness either. When being asked about the Las Vegas cancellation, Mike said he wish he knew, he wish he had better information to tell people and he didn't have a clear picture of what happened. All he knew is that Chester was at his house, not doing anything particularly strenuous and his back suddenly went out. Chester was in so much pain he couldn't even stand up and people had to bring him to hospital on a stretcher. That resulted in the cancellation of not only the Las Vegas concert for UNLV students but also the whole Asian Tour in October.
All I have to say is: get well soon, Chester. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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