“Due to the continuing pain and extreme discomfort from a trapped/pinched nerve in his shoulder and to prevent possible further injury, David Bowie has been advised by his doctors to cancel his performances at the eleven remaining European dates throughout July,” said an announcement on his Web site, www.davidbowie.com

“Due to the unpredictable nature of the condition and in an effort to give fans as much warning as possible – and indeed, to aid promoters in finding a replacement headliner in time for the festival dates – David very reluctantly agreed to take the advice,” the announcement said.

Bowie, 57, cut short his concert in Prague on June 23 because of pain in his shoulder. He took a 10-minute time-out about halfway through his show, but sang only two more songs before returning.

Bowie had already canceled two dates in Austria, in Vienna and Salzburg. The latest announcement also included dates in France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland and Scotland.