July 16, 2008 12:16
The Verve's Richard Ashcroft struck down with illness
Band forced to pull festival appearance
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The Verve have been forced to cancel a festival appearance tonight (July 16) due to illness.
Frontman Richard Ashcroft has severe pharyngitis and a chest infection, meaning the band won't be able to play the Italia Wave Festival in Livorno.
According to Theverve.co.uk/, Ashcroft "has been advised by a doctor to rest and has been prescribed with antibiotics. The Verve wish to apologise to any fans who have bought tickets and hope to be playing again soon".
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