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Bloc Party cancel American tour

Mercury Prize nominees Bloc Party have cancelled the remainder of their North American tour after drummer Matt Tong suffered a collapsed lung.

Bloc Party cancel American tour

Tue, 14 Nov, 2006 - 13:41

Mercury Prize nominees Bloc Party have cancelled the remainder of their North American tour after drummer Matt Tong suffered a collapsed lung.

The 27-year-old was taken to hospital in Atlanta last week when he felt unwell during a concert.

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