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After a Severe Vocal Injury, Legendary Hair Metal Frontman Has Completely Lost His Singing Voice

Hair metal singer Tom Keifer, of 80s rock band Cinderella, has cancelled his forthcoming tour dates due to issues with his voice.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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80s hair metal singer Tom Keifer has canceled multiple concert tour dates due to a “complete loss of singing voice.”

The announcement was shared on July 29 on the Cinderella singer’s social media. “Keiferband 2026 Tour Update,” the statement began. “Unfortunately, Tom Keifer has suffered a severe vocal muscle strain/injury resulting in complete loss of singing voice, forcing the cancellation of the last three upcoming shows of the Keiferband’s 2026 concert tour.Please contact the venues or ticket services for refunds.”

The statement, issued by Keifer’s manager, Tim Heyne, added, “Canceling any show is the last thing Tom ever wants........

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