Bango Tango Guitarist Blasts Singer Death Rumours

3 months ago 29th Nov 23:00

Heavy rockers Bango Tango have slammed rumours frontman Joe Leste is on his deathbed after he was hospitalised on Wednesday (25Nov09).

The band was forced to scrap a gig in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday night when LeSte fell ill, prompting numerous online rumours suggesting the singer was close to death - with some even alleging he was dead.

Without going into detail, I can tell you, without reservation, that Joe is very much alive and well. He is currently stable and recovering in Chicago as I type this.

But guitarist Alex Grossi has moved to put an end to the sick allegations, insisting LeSte is "alive and well" - although he fails to expand on what caused the rocker's hospital visit.

In a statement, Grossi says, "In response to the dozens of phone calls, text messages and emails regarding Joe Leste, I would like to squash any rumours that he is dead or even close to it. Joe was indeed taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening, right before a Bang Tango performance that was set to take place at the Portage Theater in Chicago.

"Without going into detail, I can tell you, without reservation, that Joe is very much alive and well. He is currently stable and recovering in Chicago as I type this."