Pearl Jam cancel Vienna gig after Eddie Vedder's throat damaged by French wildfires

Pearl Jam have cancelled a gig in Vienna due to damage caused to lead singer Eddie Vedder's throat as a result of the wildfires sweeping across Europe.

Just hours before they were due to perform, the rock band shared the news on social media, calling the cancellation"brutal news and horrible timing". The five-strong band played an outdoor gig at the Lollapalooza festival in Paris on Sunday 17 July, and blamedMore than 31,000 people have been forced out of their homes and summer holiday spots in the country's Gironde region since the wildfires began on 12 July. Firefighting efforts have also been hampered by swirling hot winds.Thousands evacuated amid French wildfires

In a three-part post on Twitter, the band told their 3.5 million fans:"To all those who were anticipating a great Pearl Jam show tonight in Vienna, we were too. However, due to the extreme circumstances at the last outdoor site outside of Paris our singer Ed Vedder's throat was left damaged."He has seen doctors and had treatment but as of yet, his vocal cords have not recovered.

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