September 26th 2024.
It is with a heavy heart that The Dead Daisies have announced that their beloved guitarist, Doug Aldrich, will not be joining them on their upcoming European tour. In a statement released by the 00s rock band, they revealed that Doug has been diagnosed with a "treatable" form of throat cancer and is currently undergoing surgery this week.
The news came as a shock to many fans who have been eagerly anticipating the tour. Doug, who is 61 years old, has been a vital member of the band and his absence will surely be felt. The band expressed their disappointment, but also their unwavering support for their friend and bandmate.
In their official statement, The Dead Daisies wrote, "Hi to all Daisies fans. We have some unfortunate news to share - Doug has been diagnosed with a treatable form of throat cancer and will be undergoing surgery this week. As a result, he will not be able to join us on our upcoming European tour." They went on to reassure fans that Doug's condition is treatable and asked for well-wishes and prayers for his speedy recovery.
As for the tour, the band has enlisted the help of long-time friend and fellow musician, Reb Beach, to fill in for Doug. Reb, who has played with Doug during their days with Whitesnake, will be joining the band for the European dates. The band expressed their excitement for Reb's involvement and asked fans to join them in supporting Doug during his recovery.
"We'll keep you posted!" The statement ended, hinting at more updates to come. The Dead Daisies also encouraged anyone with a story to share about Doug or the band to reach out to their entertainment team via email, phone, or their website. They added, "We'd love to hear from you."
The news of Doug's diagnosis has left fans and the music community in shock, but also united in their support and well-wishes for his recovery. The Dead Daisies' statement serves as a reminder to cherish our loved ones and to always stand by them in their time of need. Our thoughts are with Doug and his loved ones during this difficult time.
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