Melanoma treatments sideline E Street Band's Danny Federici
The E Street Band's Danny Federici is taking a leave of absence from Bruce Springsteen 's backing group to undergo treatment for melanoma.
According to a statement, Federici will be replaced on keyboards by Charles Giordano--who played in Springsteen's Sessions band--beginning Sunday (11/24) in Madrid.
"Danny is one of the pillars of our sound and has played beside me as a great friend for more than 40 years," Springsteen said in a prepared statement. "We all eagerly await his healthy and speedy return."
Springsteen and his band wrapped up a round of North American dates Monday night (11/20) in Boston, reportedly playing a set that touched on many songs in which Federici played a key part, including "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" and "Kitty's Back."
Federici--who began playing keyboards with Springsteen in the 1960s--sax player Clarence Clemons and bassist Garry Tallent are the only original members of the E Street Band who remain with the group.
Springsteen and his band are heading overseas to tour Europe, but will be back in North America in late February to launch a lengthy round of arena dates.
February 2008
28 - Hartford, CT - HCC Arena (on sale now)
March 2008
2 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre (on sale 11/24)
3 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum (on sale 11/23)
6 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena (sold out)
7 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena (on sale now)
10 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum (on sale 1/19)
14 - Omaha, NE - Quest Center (on sale 12/8)
16 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center (on sale now)
17 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center (on sale 11/26)
20 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Center (on sale 12/8)
22 - Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena (on sale 12/1)
24 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center (on sale 12/1)
28 - Portland, OR - The Rose Garden (on sale 12/8)
29 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena (on sale 12/8)
31 - Vancouver, British Columbia - GM Place (on sale 11/30)
April 2008
4 - Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena (on sale 1/19)
5 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavillion at San Jose (on sale 1/21)
7, 8 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center (on sale now)
13 - Dallas, TX - TBA (on sale TBA)
14 - Houston, TX - TBA (on sale TBA)
18 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Bank Atlantic Center (on sale 12/1)
19 - Orlando, FL - Amway Arena (on sale 12/1)
21 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum (on sale 12/1)
25 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (on sale now)
27 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Bobcat Arena (on sale 12/7)
28 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum (on sale 12/7)
30 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena (on sale TBA)
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