\"Dear Friends and Fans,

It is with great sadness that we must reluctantly inform all of you that Toto’s September 27th show at The Indio Municipal Golf Course has been cancelled due to the illness of Simon Phillips, our drummer. We thoroughly apologize for the inconvenience to the promoter and the fans, as doctors have ordered him to be hospitalized for possibly several weeks.

Optimistically, we are looking forward to a speedy recovery for Simon, with another Toto play date to be announced in the near future. Thank you for your understanding and patience with regard to this recent health concern.

All of your kind thoughts are most appreciated.\"

A European clinic tour with Simon Phillips was scheduled in October. As of yet its not sure those dates will be cancelled as well. What Simon is being hospitalized for exactly is not being said.

However, some rumours mention that Simon is at home with a bad stomach ache and just needs good rest for a full recovery to be fit enough to perform again.

In related news also from the Toto newsdesk: David Paich is currently in China preparing to write a theme for the 2008 Olympic Games. David Paich:

\"I am currently in China (Shanghai) and have been here for two weeks on a vacation with my wife Lorraine and daughter Elizabeth. I am doing some research to write a theme for the 2008 Olympics.

My daughter (who sings Beijing opera) is over here with me helping to translate for me with all the different Ethnic instruments. It is a real education to experience the similarities and differences in China\'s 5000 year old culture and music. Pictures to come soon!\"