LOS ANGELES, CA  [Monday Sep.11.2006]  /Mix103FM.com/ -- Keane has been forced to cancel their entire US tour so that frontman Tom Chaplin can finish rehab.

Bandmate Tim Rice-Oxley made an official statement regarding Tom, the tour, and the pull-out:

"Obviously it's crucial that Tom is given the time to get better properly. With the first dates in America only a fortnight away, his doctors feel there is undue pressure on Tom to rush through rehab and get back out on the road."

"That's why, between the three of us, we've decided to cancel the North American tour. We'd like to apologise to the fans who've bought tickets, but we've done this in the best interests of our friend - which, ultimately, is in the best interests of the band too.

"At this stage we plan to go ahead with the tours of the UK and Europe in October and November. We'll be keeping in close touch with Tom and his doctors about how he's progressing and we'll keep you posted."

We wish him well and a complete recovery.

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