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Bryan Ferry Released From Hospital
The Roxy Music singer was released from a hospital in London on Wednesday. Few details were released regarding the British musician’s ailments.
A spokesman for Ferry released a statement explaining that the singer had undergone medical observations and tests described as “routine,” according to Reuters.
“All is well and he will be touring his Olympia solo album commencing on April 19,” the statement added.
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The Daily Mail reported that the 65-year-old musician was rushed to the hospital after becoming ill at his home on Tuesday.
The British paper said that there was initially concern that Ferry had suffered a heart attack. A spokesman dispelled these rumors, telling the Daily Mail that Ferry had been “feeling unwell” and that the tests were simply a precautionary measure.
Ferry was forced to cancel an appearance for SportAccord at London’s 02 Arena on Tuesday.
The singer’s solo tour begins April 19 at Frederic R. Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, Israel. European dates are scheduled April 22 through Aug. 1.
Click here for the Reuters story.