M Ward Drops Out of Chuck Berry Concert Due to Illness

MUSIC NEWS- As a result of an unamed illness, M. Ward has announced that he's cancelling his upcoming appearance at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame series show, Roll Over Beethoven: The Life and Music of Chuck Berry that's taking place on October 27^th at Playhouse Square’s State Theater in Cleveland, OH.

He has also canceled his upcoming October 25 show at Park West in Chicago, IL.  Refunds
available at place of purchase.  His show postponed Sunday Los Angeles performance at the
Orpheum Theatre is now rescheduled for February 7, 2013.  Tickets for the October 21 date will be honored for February 7th.

Unable to fly last week due to doctor's orders, Ward said he's on his way to a full recovery and is deeply disappointed that he won't be able to complete these scheduled performances in Chicago and Cleveland.

In a statement released on Monday he noted, "Out of millions of lead guitar players in the
world, Chuck Berry stands alone as a true inventor of the artform. Everyone who plays guitar is indebted to his creations whether or not they realize it. "Roll Over Beethoven" is a perfect song - one that we recorded a few years ago, released this year and continue to play every chance we get.  I am honored to have been given an opportunity to share a stage with Mr. Berry but, unfortunately,  a stupid virus has kept me home in bed. I'll be there in spirit."

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