A Guardian report,states that, - other agents said rock musicians also fed up with the process and expense were refusing visit the US.

Katie Ray of Traffic Control Group Ltd,which secures Visas and work permits mainly for Rock Bands, said some artists were now choosing not to tour the US.

A vote in The Manchester Evening News on travelling to London to obtain a Visa, voted 93% on, not travelling.

If you can Google Telegraph Opinion you will read of a lady reporters saga on obtaining a Visa and this was previous to September 11th attack.