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Kravitz Postpones Tour After Illness

Posted: 2008-02-12 16:05:50

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 11) - Lenny Kravitz was taken to the hospital Tuesday and will postpone his upcoming European tour due to a bout of bronchitis.

Kravitz was set to begin the tour this week. It was to run through the end of March, accompanying the release of his new album, "It Is Time for a Love Revolution."

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Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole was diagnosed with hepatitis C in July. A statement released by her publicist said that the disease was likely caused by her drug use years ago. "I am committed...to meet this challenge," Cole said.

The 43-year-old singer had been struggling with a series of severe respiratory tract infections and the flu since mid-January, his spokeswoman, Carleen Donovan, said in a statement.

Donovan said Kravitz was suffering from dehydration and fatigue and that doctors advised him to check into the hospital. He was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.

In a statement, Kravitz apologized to his European fans.

"I am extremely disappointed that I am not able to come to Europe to see everyone and also perform. Unfortunately I need to take this time to rest and get healthy and so I was forced to make this decision," he said.

Kravitz's European trip will be rescheduled as soon as possible, Donovan said.

His first stop was scheduled for London next Monday, followed by a performance in Brussels, Belgium.

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kbabef 05:51:42 AM Nov 25 2008

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I love "I will be waiting" I will be waiting for him in vegas. Get well babe, k

meeskeite 12:04:57 PM Feb 14 2008

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maybe the poor reviews of new album made him sick!

bambibratz 05:23:36 PM Feb 12 2008

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who?

E082333 04:56:54 PM Feb 12 2008

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NO...........His mom was not jj's mon on the "Good Times Show" and if you look closely all "blacks" don't look alike...His mom played the neighbor on the "Jefferson's that was married on the show to a "white man"...I guess you can say this is some info for "Black History Month" and a reason why the month is not enough...

BBBriannairBBB 12:58:57 PM Feb 12 2008

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i remember now....his mom was jimi walkers mom on that old show

Jimgym275 11:15:24 AM Feb 12 2008

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Get well soon, Lenny

Flooe7 09:29:48 AM Feb 12 2008

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get well soon, you are a true talent

DMJEEP1996 09:03:20 AM Feb 12 2008

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Lenny is red hot sexy. Please get well!

BLPCreative 06:49:00 AM Feb 12 2008

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Sorry to hear about Lenny's illness and I hope he recovers quickly. I love his music and his unique style. Lenny's a real class act and he's got many fans that wish him well. Rock on, Lenny. We love you!!!!

nofreeload 06:15:14 AM Feb 12 2008

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GET WELL LENNY,...LOVE YOUR TUNES.

TheLATINAofjerse 06:11:31 AM Feb 12 2008

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LENNY IS NOT LIKE HENDRIX...HENDRIX PLAYED FEEDBACK HE WAS ALWAYS STONED..LENNY PLAYS MUSIC FROM THE HEART HE FEELS IT...HES THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER SINCE SLASH N DIRE STRAGHTS FRONT MAN...LENNY GET BETTER WE NEED U BACK

Weis26 06:04:01 AM Feb 12 2008

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FOR THE PEOPLE WHO NEVER HEARD OF HIM ..... WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN ???????????????????? Get Well LENNY You Rock......

Lampfrog 05:57:28 AM Feb 12 2008

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who is this?

Mcurtis2962 05:49:01 AM Feb 12 2008

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Get weel soon Lenny. We lovel you!

VT5A1 05:48:54 AM Feb 12 2008

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Lenny is NOT trying to rip off Hendrix....and let's not bust Lenny for the HENDRIX style either. He has some talent....HOWEVER...who BETTER to TRY and style yourself after a bit. There have been others who try and use a JIMI influence...and they aren't even close. ONLY ONE HENDRIX...ONLY ONE JANIS...ONLY ONE JIM.

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