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Bloc Party Hospitalized

11/13/06
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(punkbands) Bloc Party drummer Matt Tong suffered a collapsed lung following a concert in Atlanta on Thursday night. "Doctors at the hospital in Atlanta say Matt is in a comfortable condition and not in any danger, he will however be staying in hospital for at least the next three days for observation and it's not clear at this stage when Matt will be fit to resume performing," said a message posted Friday on the London, England band's website.

It hasn't been confirmed how Tong was stricken with the problem, but a spokeswoman for the band told Dotmusic that it may have occurred during the group's performance. "Matt is known for his energetic drumming style," she said.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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