Singer was unable to perform due to suspected laryngitis; Band had passed through Brazil the previous week
The show that the Scorpions He would do as the main attraction of Masters of Rock, a festival held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last Saturday, 26, was canceled. The event usually took place with the other attractions: Judas Priest, Europe, Savatage, Queensrÿche and Opeth.
The vocalist Klaus Meine76 years old has contracted a virus and is suspected that he has laryngitis, which prevents him from singing. In a note on the networks (via Igor Miranda website), the group regretted the situation and promised to return to the country.
Read the text:
“It is with great regret that Scorpions will not be able to perform in Buenos Aires tonight. Klaus has contracted a virus, is suspected of laryngitis and, unfortunately, will not be able to sing. The band asks for huge excuses to all their dear fans in Argentina and is extremely disappointed that they will do all efforts to return to Argentina in the future.”
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So far, Scorpions has not spoken out about the rest of its tour of Latin America. The group plays in Colombia (30/04), Ecuador (03/05) and Mexico (06 and 08/05).
In Brazil, the complete quintet for Rudolf Schenker (guitar), Matthias Jabs (guitar), Pawel Maciwoda (low) and Mikkey Dee (battery) performed three shows. Brasília (Arena of Rock, 16/04) Sao Paulo (Monsters of Rock, 19/04) and Rio de Janeiro (Date Solistage, 21/04) were on the route.
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