The Verve have been forced to cancel an appearance at a festival tonight (July 16th) because lead singer Richard Ashcroft has been taken ill.
Ashcroft is suffering from severe pharyngitis and a chest infection and has been advised to rest by doctors.
The band had been due to perform at the Italia Wave Festival in Livorno later.
In a statement on their website, the band said: “The Verve wish to apologise to any fans who have bought tickets and hope to be playing again soon".
The Verve headlined the T in the Park festival in Scotland last weekend. You can see pictures from their unforgettable performance below.
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