TV on the Radio's Gerard Smith Battles Lung Cancer

TV on the Radio released a statement on their website stating Gerard Smith, the band’s bassist and keyboardist, has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

The band wrote, “…Gerard was diagnosed with lung cancer. As a result, he has been undergoing treatment and will be unable to participate in the upcoming tour. Gerard is fortunate enough to have health insurance and is receiving excellent medical care. Already we have seen dramatic results. Combine that with Gerard’s legendarily willful disposition and it might just be cancer that has the problem.”

The band has announced that they will release the upcoming album, Nine Types of Light, as planned via Interscope on April 12 and will be heading out on tour this spring as planned. Check out our article for a full list of tour dates, and details about Nine Types of Light. Use the widget below to download a copy of their newest single, “Caffeinated Consciousness.”

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