Conclusion bad news for all Roxette fans. The well-known Swedish band has canceled the world tour that was planned for this year, due to the health problems of the singer, Marie Fredriksson.
The tour was going to start on June 3, and would serve to celebrate the group's 30-year history.
Fredriksson, 57, was diagnosed in 2002 with a brain tumor. In 2007 his full recovery was announced. Throughout all these years he has suffered some relapses, and now doctors have recommended a period of rest.
At Lóleo Eventos, The group's official Facebook page, Marie has stated: “It has been an incredible 30 years! I feel nothing but joy and happiness when I look back at Roxette's world tours. All of our shows and the memories of all these years will always be an important part of my life. I am very proud and grateful to have returned in 2009 after my serious illness and to have been able to play with Roxette a few more times around the world. Unfortunately the tour ended for me and I want to take this opportunity to thank our fans who have followed us on our long journey. I am looking forward to the release of our album 'Good Karma' in June. For me it is the best album in history ”.
You have to remember lRoxette data. The band was formed in 1986, with a first single, "Neverending Love", where the high potential of their music was already sensed, and their elaborate lyrics. In 1989 they rose to world fame with their hit "The Look" and became famous all over the world. Throughout their trajectory they have offered about 600 shows, they have sold more than 75 million records, and four times they have reached number one on the famous Billboard chart.
His XNUMXth studio album, Good karma, It will be released on June 3. Their last performance so far was the one they held at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on February 8, 2016. The planned tour would be of different concerts between May and September, throughout all of Europe. Unfortunately, this will not be possible.