Barenaked Ladies Force to Cancel Disney Show

Contributed By: Josh DaNewYork Created On: Friday, 18 July 2008 Hits: 89 Barenaked Ladies Popular Canadian band has pulled out of a children's charity show organized by Walt Disney Co. Barenaked Ladies canceled the gig after lead singer Steven Page was charged with possessing cocaine, the band said in a statement posted on its website on today (July 18). The five-man band had been due to play at the Long Island, New York, show -- the Disney Music Block Party -- late next month. Group manager Terry McBride said in the statement, "Members of the band completely support Steven Page but we don't want to put Disney in an awkward position before issues involving Steven's arrest are resolved." Page, was arrested last Friday in Fayetteville, New York, and charged with possession of a controlled substance. The band is best known for hit songs such as "One Week," "Pinch Me," and "If I Had a Million Dollars." Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Barenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson Survives Plane Crash (25-08-2008) Barenaked Ladies Respond over Their Frontman Arrest (17-07-2008) Barenaked Ladies Frontman Accused of Drug Charge (16-07-2008) Barenaked Ladies, They Might Be Giants to Rock Disney (28-05-2008) Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime! (24-05-2008) Prev Story: Katy Perry Leads US Singles Chart for 4th Week Next Story: Bret Michaels to Return to Reality Show 'Rock Of Love 3'

 

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