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TV on the Radio musician Gerard Smith diagnosed with lung cancer

Brooklyn band's bass player undergoing treatment and will miss new tour starting at SXSW this weekTV on the Radio's Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The band's bassist and keyboardist is undergoing treatment, according to a statement, and will sit out the New York group's forthcoming tour.Smith discovered his illness shortly after the completion of the band's new album, the statement said. TV on the Radio are one of the most critically acclaimed acts of recent years and their ne...

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18:04 on March 15 2011

TV on the Radio Bassist Gerard Smith Has Lung Cancer

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Health Issues Brooklyn band TV on the Radio has announced that bassist Gerard Smith is battling lung cancer. According to a statement on the b... more info

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20:59 on March 15 2011

TV on the Radio Bassist Has Lung Cancer

E! Online — Some sad news for fans of TV on the Radio: The band's bassist, Gerard Smith, has lung cancer. On its official site today, the band said its longtime member will miss ou... more info

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21:56 on March 15 2011

TV on the Radio bassist battling lung cancer

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - The bass player with rock band TV on the Radio is battling lung cancer and will be unable to participate in its upcoming tour, the group said in an... more info

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22:47 on March 15 2011

Gerard Smith of TV on the Radio diagnosed with lung cancer

USA Today Music — TV on the Radio bassist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer. more info

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11:56 on March 16 2011

TV on the Radio musician Gerard Smith diagnosed with lung cancer

Guardian Music — Brooklyn band's bass player undergoing treatment and will miss new tour starting at SXSW this weekTV on the Radio's Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The ... more info

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