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News release: 12 June 2006 |
| Los Angeles, CA (June 12, 2006)
- Elliot Easton, founding member and guitarist for The New Cars had surgery
today for a broken left clavicle sustained during a near crash when their
tour bus swerved to avoid a vehicle on Monday, June 5, while on the road
for The New Cars Road Rage Tour 2006 with Blondie.
Determined to not miss any dates, Elliot continued to play. "I've been waiting 17 years for this tour," Easton told his doctor when was getting his x-rays, although, due to the severity of the break Easton requires surgery. Elliot is currently in New York under the care of Dr. Steven Yang following the procedure to repair the broken left clavicle with plate and screws as the bones are too far apart to mend properly without surgery. Without the surgery Elliot could have limited use of left shoulder. Said Debbie Harry of Blondie, "It was amazing that after the accident Elliot played four more shows in a brace and in constant pain. He really tried his best to keep on playing so he should be given a great deal of credit for that. We all wish him a speedy recovery." Ticket holders should contact their point of purchase for more information [some websites are listed in the tour schedule]. |
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