Retro rocker Lenny Kravitz [ tickets ] has pulled the plug on his trek through the Great White North due to illness.

"Following rave reviews and record attendances across Canada it is with great regret that Lenny Kravitz has had to cancel the remainder of his Canadian tour," reads an announcement posted at Kravitz's MySpace page "Lenny is suffering from severe throat problems that have resulted in him not being able to sing or even talk."

The announcement goes on to say that "2009 will be a huge year for Lenny with a world tour that will play heavily in the US and Canada. Lenny looks forward to seeing all of his Canadian fans again at this time and once again apologizes for the very unforeseen cancellation."