UPI: Depeche Mode Cancels Israel Concert

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Depeche Mode cancels Israel concert

From United Press International
August 01, 2006 6:09 PM EDT
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug 1, 2006 (UPI via COMTEX) -- British rockers Depeche Mode have canceled their Thursday concert in Tel Aviv because their technicians refused to travel to Israel.

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And despite Depeche Mode's earlier promises to play in Israel no matter what, the band said it could not control its technical team, which refused to board planes bound for Israel due to "recent developments," Ynet said. No further explanation was given.

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"We made great efforts, but as of yesterday a problem came up with the technical team which developed into the refusal of the entire team to get on a plane and come to Israel," he said.

"Our image in the world hasn't contributed much to the situation," he added. "It's difficult for me to digest what we are going through at the moment, and I can't predict how this move is going to affect other artists who have planned to appear in Israel, but it obviously won't do much good."

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1. Too bad...

...the people of Israel missed a great concert.

For them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eif5j-uKhBI&search=depeche%20mode%20people

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

2. Thanks for posting, Depeche Mode is a favorite of mine.

:hi:

MKJ

[WCGreen]

3. There own.... Personal.... Moses.......

[malaise]

4. Love those technicians n/t

[marmar]

5. I guess the fans in Israel will have to "Enjoy the Silence."

:)