Linkin Park Cancel Concert Due to Chester Bennington's Illness

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To give time to Chester Bennington to recuperate from his mystery illness, Linkin Park were forced to scrap their gig on February 10.

February 11, 2011

AceShowbiz - Linkin Park have been forced to scrap a concert in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 10 to allow frontman Chester Bennington to recover from a mystery illness. The "Crawling" hitmakers canceled their Verizon Center gig after the singer was ordered to rest.

A statement posted on the rockers' website reads: "Lead vocalist Chester Bennington is ill and under doctor's orders to refrain from performing. The band sincerely regrets this unavoidable cancellation and apologies to fans for any disappointment caused."

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As WENN went to press, Linkin Park's next tour stop in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday, February 11 was still scheduled to go ahead as planned.

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