 In May 1994, the group visited North America on the "Summer Tour, '94".This was the second leg of North American dates promoting "Songs of Faith and Devotion" and took place mostly in outdoor venues and amphitheatres.The tour marked a tumultuous time for the group, with keyboardist Andrew Fletcher taking leave from touring duties after two months due to "mental instability" and lead singer Dave Gahan's continuing issues with drug addiction.