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Matchbox Twenty cancels Manila leg of tour due to Yolanda

The much-awaited Manila concert of American pop-rock act Matchbox Twenty was postponed due to the threat of super typhoon Yolanda.

In a press release, concert promoter Music Management International said the cancellation was made necessary with travel to the country deemed dangerous. It also added that the band was “disappointed” with the cancellation.

The concert would have been the first for the band in the country. Led by singer-songwriter Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty first gained notice in the ‘90s with their catchy singles like “Push”, “3 A.M.” and “Real World.”

Thomas was a successful solo artist as well earning three Grammy awards for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana triple-platinum hit “Smooth”, in 1999.

He has also lent his songwriting talents to such artists as Tom Petty, Willie Nelson and Mick Jagger.

The band had undergone several upheavals since, with at least one original member resigning.

Yolanda, international codename Haiyan, whipped the Philippines Friday, killing at least 33 people.

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