First John Mayer was forced to lay off touring to protect his voice, then the same thing happened to Adele. Now R&B singer Maxwell, who was getting set to commence a six-date run called the "MaxwellTwoNight" tour, has announced that he must cancel it, including both stops at the Staples Center on July 20-21. His doctors have advised that he take a complete vocal rest after developing vocal cord edema and a vocal cord hemorrhage.

The singer wrote in a statement that he had no choice but to cancel. "I know this sucks but after many months of recording I've temporarily damaged my voice. I've had issues before during other tours, but was able to power through. I've been strongly advised to rest and undergo treatment. I look forward to hopefully seeing you next on our full fledged tour, when the sequel to the "Blacksummer's Night" trilogy is released. My deepest apologies to those who made the effort to try and see the show. Love and Thanks, M."

In addition to the dates at Staples Center, Maxwell is canceling two dates in Atlanta (July 27-28) and two dates in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 3-4.

This dude didn't get surgery for his voice then? Lawd!

Noooo!

He replied to me on Twitter! This was before I saw the cancellation announcement. His album is still coming as planned.

@nicky715

@_MAXWELL_ Tour still on, but album delayed?


MAXWELL ‏@_MAXWELL_

@nicky715 switch the order and u got it. album is coming don't worry and its nothing like the last.. we did that sound already! way better

My friend, the world's biggest Maxwell fan, is gonna be bummed.

purplethunder3121 said:

My friend, the world's biggest Maxwell fan, is gonna be bummed.

me too

Prince never in his over 30 year career had to do that...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Prince never in his over 30 year career had to do that...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Prince never in his over 30 year career had to do that...

Whatever bitch.

Nick715 said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Prince never in his over 30 year career had to do that...

Whatever bitch.

thank u

To me, Maxwell ain't no Prince, but he is very talented and I quite like many of his songs. My friend thinks Prince ain't no Maxwell. Different strokes for different folks. I hope his operation is a success...it isn't always successful--ask Julie Andrews.

^Maxwell to me is the second best male singer today after Prince. Yes I said it Love his voice and wishing him well and to bitch ass folks before they do

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nursev said:

^Maxwell to me is the second best male singer today after Prince. Yes I said it Love his voice and wishing him well and to bitch ass folks before they do

[Edited 6/22/12 17:49pm]

Yeah, Nursev, maybe so, but you and I both know--for you, ain't nobody gonna replace Prince.

purplethunder3121 said:

nursev said:

^Maxwell to me is the second best male singer today after Prince. Yes I said it Love his voice and wishing him well and to bitch ass folks before they do

[Edited 6/22/12 17:49pm]

Yeah, Nursev, maybe so, but you and I both know--for you, ain't nobody gonna replace Prince.

True

I have nothing against Maxwell.. I've said it here before that he has the best voice out of his generation.

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FUCK!!!!!!!

feel betta tho'

nursev said:

^Maxwell to me is the second best male singer today after Prince. Yes I said it Love his voice and wishing him well and to bitch ass folks before they do

[Edited 6/22/12 17:49pm]

This I agree with.

I guess I am the only one who isn't buying this...

He is known to cancel dates and I didn't think ticket sales would be high for this outing.

Of course I am just speculating, but I think one of the other explanations is in play.

119 said:

I guess I am the only one who isn't buying this...

He is known to cancel dates and I didn't think ticket sales would be high for this outing.

Of course I am just speculating, but I think one of the other explanations is in play.

I was thinking about that,too could he really sellout two nights at Staples Center in LA?

SDaw him twice live, so no big deal. Bring on Suite 2!!!

This dude has been singing long enough to know better than to tear up his voice. What a putz.

Does he nodules on his vocal chords?

Good thing he's resting and getting the attention that's needed.

His voice has changed. It seems harder for him to hit falsetto notes and his tone/timbre (?) seems scratchier than when he first started. I mean, you could hear some of the scratchiness on Now but it doesn't seem like it's for effect, nowadays. Like his voice is raspy, full stop.

Either way, I'm very excited for the new album. Bring it on!

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I had tickets for both nights at Staples....but I did think these shows were odd....Staples is such a huge venue to fill 2 nights....and I wondered how many people were really going to want to spend some $ on hearing all his albums performed in their entirety. Especially when he has a new album coming out soon....if he were an older artist not putting out new music I could see performing his albums....but in a smaller venue.

In my opinion I think this mini tour was cancelled due to low ticket sales.

Maxwell is not Prince. He can not sell out 2 nights @ the Staples center with no current hit record...

Perhaps he should have just played a smaller venue.Even some of the young "hot" artists wouldn't be able to sellout the Staples Center.

Vocal damage? It's not like Maxwell is always out and about

singing on tours and shows and gigs and recording promised

albums.

This nucca is gon' mess around and have career damage, nevermind

vocal damage.

Some new music would be very nice!!!!!

wishing him a full recovery from this setback.

duccichucka said:

Vocal damage? It's not like Maxwell is always out and about

singing on tours and shows and gigs and recording promised

albums.

This nucca is gon' mess around and have career damage, nevermind

vocal damage.

Good point.