Iconic rock band cancels shows

Iconic rock band cancels shows as singer battles cancer
Classic rock band Kansas has canceled upcoming performances in New Orleans and Louisiana while vocalist Ronnie Platt, 62, undergoes treatment for thyroid cancer.
Lead Singer of Rock Band ‘Kansas’ Diagnosed with Cancer
Legendary rock band Kansas’s front-man Ronnie Platt has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The 64-year-old lead singer revealed his condition to fans in a post on Facebook on Saturday. “For all of you asking,
Classic rock band cancels 2 shows after lead singer’s cancer diagnosis
A classic rock band recently called off two performances, following the lead singer’s cancer diagnosis. Ronnie Platt, the vocalist for Kansas, announced last week he will be taking time off to undergo treatment for thyroid cancer, but reassured fans that his medical condition is merely “a bump in the road.”
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Legendary classic rock band’s singer has cancer, upcoming shows canceled
Ronnie Platt revealed to the world he is battling thyroid cancer. As a result of his treatment, Kansas has elected to cancel their two upcoming shows New Orleans and Lake Charles, La., citing “band illness and doctor advisement.” Platt will undergo surgery to remove his thyroid.
Classic rock singer’s cancer diagnosis forces band to postpone shows
The singer revealed his diagnosis in a Facebook post Saturday, telling fans that "this is just a bump in the road."
Beloved rock band cancels concerts as singer battles cancer but urge fans to ‘carry on’
Kansas has announced they are cancelling their next two shows in Louisiana after their lead singer was diagnosed with thyroid cancer
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