George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan and Ralph Nader have also been afflicted with this illness. In most cases the disease is temporary and, with proper rest, resolves on its own. Consequently, doctors have ordered Benton off the road for a minimum of six weeks.

�I�m really bummed that because of this, we can�t perform this last string of shows,� says Benton, �I want to thank the fans for their continued support and believe me when I say we can�t wait to come back and rock out with you all again soon.�

As a result, the following remaining dates on Drowning Pool�s This Is For The Soldiers Tour, which has been donating money to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the USO, have been cancelled.