They also canceled all scheduled concerts in Britain and the USA.
The band from London announced that it was a prerequisite from the beginning, and they always were proud of it, to give everything in all their appearances. After much thought they came to the conclusion that as a team they can no longer give 100% and sadly decided to break up .
Thanking friends, colleagues and their record company, the Rakes end with: "We feel privileged we had the opportunity to write music together and to appear around the world. Frankly, I appreciate the good times ... was a unique party. But now we really need to sleep."
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