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Rod Stewart, 79, contracts COVID-19, cancels two more shows after saying he’s aware his ‘days are numbered’
By Sara Whitman,
2 days ago
Rod Stewart was forced to cancel two performances Friday after contracting COVID-19.
The “Maggie May” singer’s team revealed the news on his Instagram , writing, “We regret to announce that tonight’s Rod Stewart’s concert in Stateline, NV and his August 10 concert in Lincoln, CA have been postponed as the singer recovers from a summer strain of COVID-19.”
The post encouraged fans to “hold on to” their existing tickets, as they will be honored for the rescheduled shows.
Rod Stewart canceled two performances Friday after contracting COVID-19. Redferns His team revealed on Instagram via the above post that the singer’s Aug. 9 and Aug. 10 shows were rescheduled. Rod Stewart/Instagram
The California show, which was scheduled to take place at the Thunder Valley Casino, is now rescheduled for Aug. 18, while the Nevada concert is set for Aug. 20.
Stewart, 79, canceled his Aug. 7 show for his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace earlier this week after getting sick with strep throat.
The news comes days after Stewart canceled his Aug. 7 show due to getting sick with strep throat. Samir Hussein/WireImage In the Instagram announcement seen above, the “Forever Young” singer said he was “absolutely gutted” to cancel on his fans. Rod Stewart/Instagram
“Most people can work with strep throat but obviously not me,” he explained in his post. “I’m absolutely gutted.”
“I’ve been looking forward to his concert for so long. My deepest regrets for any inconvenience this has caused.”
He confirmed that he will be back to perform at The Colosseum in 2025.
The multiple cancelations this week come shortly after Stewart spoke about his mortality with the US Sun. Kirsty Wigglesworth-AP/POOL supplied by Splash News / SplashNews.com
“I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear,” he said. “We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket.”
“I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can,” he added.
During the same interview, he admitted he can no longer party like he used to and hop back on stage with no hesitation. Getty Images He noted, “Nowadays I have to protect my voice before and after every show.” Getty Images
“I say few — probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy.”
The Grammy winner also admitted he can no longer party like he used to without feeling the consequences.
“Nowadays I have to protect my voice before and after every show,” he conceded.
Stewart has a handful of tour dates left in North America before he heads to Europe. Sir Rod Stewart / Instagram He will hit the stage in 2025 with a show in New Jersey and Florida before returning to Las Vegas to continue his residency at The Colosseum. Getty Images for Wolfie's Whisky/The Barbershop Las Vegas
Stewart’s North American tour has a handful of shows scheduled through September.
He will then take a breather before playing two concerts in Europe in December.
As for 2025, he has shows in New Jersey and Florida before he resumes his Las Vegas residency in March.
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