Prince Cancels European Concert Tour In Wake Of Paris Attacks

"Purple Rain" singer Prince has reportedly cancelled his European concert tour, following the terrorist attacks in Paris.

The pop singer has called off his Prince Spotlight: Piano & A Microphone tour, which included 16 cities in Europe at the end of the month. The tour was due to kick off in Vienna at the end of the month and take place in countries including Italy, Spain, Austria and The Netherlands.

"Due to the tragic events in Paris, the tour promoter has decided to postpone the upcoming European tour until further notice," a Twitter statement read.

The 57-year-old singer was expected to be in Paris on December 11 to perform two shows at the historic Palais Garnier opera house, reported BillBoard.

The cancelation comes after the Paris attacks which left more than 120 people dead. The horrific shooting incident that took place at the concert venue Le Bataclan on Friday night killed at least 87 people.

American music group Eagles of Death Metal, who was performing at the venue, escaped the situation safely but Nick Alexander, one of their merchandise sellers, was killed in the shootings. Three other people who worked for Universal Music were also killed in the attacks, reported Reuters.

A number of other bands have reportedly cancelled their tour dates in France since the attacks including U2, who were due to perform in the French capital at the weekend.

The American rock band Foo Fighters have cancelled the rest of their European tour, including a show in Paris.

 Veteran English rock band Motorhead have cancelled their concert in Paris and have postponed it until January.

English band Coldplay also postponed a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday night that was due to be live on streaming service Tidal.

Band Rudimental had been due to play at the Bataclan Theatre on Thursday but they have cancelled the show.