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Blink-182 has canceled a number of upcoming tour dates so drummer Travis Barker can recover from an operation.

The rockers are pulling out of their upcoming North American tour after Barker was admitted to hospital to have his tonsils removed.

Barker posted a photo of himself undergoing the tonsillectomy on his Twitter page earlier this month, and told fans he was in agony after the surgery.

He writes, "My throat still feels like I'm swallowing broken f***ing glass. Looking forward 2 this being over with... My throat is still bleeding from getting my tonsils yanked."

Now the rockers are axing their May shows in the U.S. and Canada so Barker can focus on getting better.

A statement posted on their website reads, "The band apologizes for any inconvenience as a result of these cancellations and thanks their fans for their ongoing support."

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