Posted AT 11:48 PM EDT on 17/07/08
Disney concert cancelled by Barenaked Ladies
The Barenaked Ladies has cancelled its August appearance at the Disney Music Block Party Tour in Uniondale, N.Y., after front man Steven Page was arrested last week on cocaine charges.
In a statement posted on the band's website, manager Terry McBride said that while members of the band “completely” support Mr. Page, “we don't want to put Disney in an awkward position before issues involving Steven's arrest are resolved.
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