Keane singer Tom Chaplin goes into rehab

Why is it, the best bands (Alice in Chains, Nirvana, The Beattles, etc) tend to have the most drug problems. I got to see Keane in concert in 2004, and despite what some critics might say about their 'Coldplay-wannabe' sound, I love there music. I have 2 copies of Hopes and Fears, the CD and the SACD. It's such a beautiful album.

Keane singer Tom Chaplin goes into rehab
Aug 22, 2006

LONDON - A planned U.S. tour by Keane has been postponed while singer Tom Chaplin is being treated for drug and alcohol addiction, the British band said Tuesday.

In a statement posted on the band's Web site, Chaplin, 27, said he was "having to deal with an increasing problem with drink and drugs, and the time has come to get the professional help I need to sort myself out."

The tour had been due to start in Chicago on Sept. 7.

"I feel desperately disappointed to be letting down our fans, but I want to get myself right now so that I can be back on the road for the rest of the year," Chaplin said.

Keane had already canceled several appearances, citing Chaplin's "exhaustion."

The trio released their melodic debut album, "Hopes and Fears," in 2004. Their second album, "Under the Iron Sea," entered the British album charts at No. 1 when it was released in June.

SOURCE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060822/ap_en_mu/music_keane