Black Keys cancel European dates

The Black Keys have been forced to cancel a total of 17 concerts in Europe after one half of the rock duo dislocated his shoulder in early January.

Singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney said in a statement that they had hoped to reschedule the dates but prior commitments and venue availability made it impossible.

Carney was injured while swimming on the island of Saint Barthélemy on January 3, causing the cancellation of all dates between then and March 10.

Their world tour in support of their 2014 album Turn Blue will resume in Brisbane, Australia on April 2.