Sir Rod Stewart says he’s devastated to must cancel a collection of US concert events, blaming lingering flu for the choice.
It impacts 4 exhibits in Nevada, together with an extra two in California, which he plans to reschedule.
They had been on account of happen over the following eight days.
“So sorry my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you soon,” he wrote in a message on Instagram.
Sir Rod, 80, has been struggling to get well from flu and this week had already cancelled two concert events at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, he disclosed that his physician had “ordered” him to take “a bit more rest”.
The star is within the midst of his epic One Final Time Tour.
Sir Rod, who was just lately placed on vocal relaxation, is because of play the legends slot at Glastonbury later this month.
In Could, he was introduced with a lifetime achievement award on the American Music Awards (AMAs).
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Sir Rod performing on the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas. Pic: Reuters
In an indication of how severely the singer takes his well being, final month he was additionally noticed in Italy making an attempt to keep away from conversations to protect his voice.
He wore a message hooked up to a lanyard which learn: “Sorry. Cannot talk. Having vocal rest.”
In 2024, he promised he wouldn’t retire however confirmed his 2025 European and North American exhibits would convey an finish to his “large-scale world tours”.
The performer, finest recognized for songs together with Da Ya Assume I am Attractive?, Each Beat Of My Coronary heart, and Maggie Could, mentioned he plans to concentrate on extra intimate venues as a substitute.
Sir Rod has confronted different well being challenges prior to now.
In Could 2000, he was identified with thyroid most cancers and had surgical procedure. In 2017, he underwent profitable remedy for prostate most cancers.
