On their official website here, the band have posted a blog to confirm that they were withdrawing from live and festival appearances indefinitely.
In 2004 the singer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, an acute form of autism, after his behaviour became increasingly unpredictable.
The blog says, "Craig Nicholls' mental condition has deteriorated extremely rapidly over the past month to the point where he requires immediate help over an extended period of time.
On behalf of The Vines we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to those of you who have bought tickets to see us perform and will not get to do so. We are all absolutely devastated that we've been forced to cancel all upcoming shows as there's nothing we love more than playing on stage before an enthusiastic audience. We ask for your understanding in this situation.
The band and management wish to extend a massive thanks to all of the promoters who showed such faith in the band by adding them to their bills, and to thank each and every one of them for their sensitivity and understanding of the bandÂ’s situation.."
article by: Scott Williams
photos by: Karen Williams
published: 19/11/2008 11:41
FUTURE GIGS
sorry, we currently have no gigs listed for this act.