Rod Stewart cancels US concerts amid recovery from flu
By Jenny Garnsworthy, PA
Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a string of concerts in the US as he recovers from flu, ahead of his set at Glastonbury later this month.
Stewart is due to play the coveted tea-time legends slot at the Somerset festival on Sunday, June 29th.
He took to Instagram to announce that he was “devastated” to have to cancel or reschedule the six US shows, due to take place in the next eight days.
“I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu,” he wrote.
“So sorry my friends.
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“I’m devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you soon.”
He signed off “Sir Rod” along with the heartbreak emoji.
He also listed the four shows he was cancelling – in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada – as well as two he plans to reschedule – in California.
The 80-year-old musician recently announced he will reunite with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood for his much-anticipated set at Glastonbury.
He told That Peter Crouch Podcast he was only due to play for an hour and a quarter on the Pyramid Stage.
“But I’ve asked them ‘Please, another 15 minutes’ because I play for over two hours every night and it’s nothing,” he said.
In 2024, he promised he would not retire but confirmed his 2025 European and North American shows would bring an end to his “large-scale world tours”, with his next slate to be held at more intimate venues.
Stewart's best known solo songs include Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Every Beat Of My Heart, and Maggie May.
Last month he was presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by five of his children at the American Music Awards (AMAs).