Thursday, November 20, 2003

NEW YORK — Isaac Hanson, oldest member of pop group Hanson, has been hospitalized for a blood clot in his right arm, his publicist said Thursday.

The 23-year-old musician had a venous clot, or thromboembolism, said publicist Jill Fritzo. The condition apparently came from playing the guitar too much, she said.

"He'll be in the hospital for a few days," she told The Associated Press. "He's uncomfortable, obviously, but he'll be fine."

The Hanson trio, which includes brothers Taylor and Zac, had its biggest hit in 1997, when "MMMBop" helped ignite the boy band craze. They recently played Carnegie Hall as the final stop on their acoustic tour.

They have started their own record label, 3CG records, and plan to release a new album in March.

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