Iconic band cancel huge UK show at the last minute as fears grow for frontman, 77, on farewell tour
NO GO Iconic band cancel huge UK show at the last minute as fears grow for frontman, 77, on farewell tour
AN ICONIC band have cancelled a huge UK show at the last minute as fears grow for the frontman.
The group have embarked on a huge farewell tour, but fans are concerned for the 77-year-old.
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Fears grow for frontman Jeff Lynne
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The group released a statement as an announcement was made at the venue
Jeff Lynne fronts the UK rock band, Electric Light Orchestra, who are otherwise known by the acronym.
The rockers are due to take to stages across the country with a massive finale gig at the BST Festival in Hyde Park next year.
However, thousands of fans waited for the group to take to the stage at Manchester's Co Op Arena.
However, an announcement was made that the group was forced to cancel their show at the last minute.
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