Rod Stewart's Show Cancellation: Battling the Flu
Rod Stewart Forced to Scratch Another Performance
With a heavy heart, legendary rocker Rod Stewart, now 80, has to scrap his Vegas show yet again. The music icon is listening to his doctor's orders, taking it easy as he recovers from the pesky flu.
Sharing the sad news with his fans on Instagram, Stewart expressed his disappointment: "It's a bummer to have to call off tonight's gig at Caesars Palace, Vegas. My old doc says I gotta chill and rest. Hope y'all understand."
This isn't the first time Stewart had to pull out of a Vegas performance. Last week, he had to postpone the show to June 10th and apologized to his fans for the inconvenience. The good news? Tickets for the rescheduled date remain valid.
Looking ahead, Stewart's schedule still includes more Vegas shows on the 7th and 8th of June, along with US gigs all through the month. And fans needn't worry - he's set to take the legendary Glastonbury Festival's Sunday Legends slot on the 29th of June. Prepare for a mini-reunion with Stewart's former band, the Faces, alongside long-time pal Ronnie Wood, who's rocked with both the Faces and the Rolling Stones.
Stewart's health has been a hot topic recently. In May, it was reported that the singer needed vocal rest after a concert in Italy. In August 2024, he postponed several concerts due to a bout with COVID-19, and cancelled a 200th Vegas show due to streptococcal pharyngitis, a bad throat infection.
No Intent on Retirement
In November 2024, Stewart announced he'll be stepping back from large-scale tours but not abandoning the stage entirely. In an Instagram post, the British rockstar said: "This'll be the end of my large-scale world tours, but I ain't gonna hang up my boots just yet."
Stewart plans to hit the road again for a "Great American Songbook, Swing Fever Tour" in 2026, performing in smaller, more intimate venues. But he left a hint of uncertainty in his statement, saying, "Might change my mind, though."
- Music
- English Rock
- Vegas
- Health Issues
- Thyroid Cancer (2000)
- Prostate Cancer (2017)
- Flu & Vocal Rest (2025)
- Glastonbury Festival
- One Last Time Tour
Enrichment Data Sparingly Added:
Although Stewart's health has been under scrutiny, it hasn't dimmed his spirit or passion for music. Over the years, he has faced various health challenges, including thyroid cancer in 2000 and prostate cancer in 2017. Now, battling the flu, his ongoing recovery process has led to the cancellation of several US tour dates. Despite this, he remains committed to his performances, especially his legendary Glastonbury Festival gig in June and the One Last Time Tour, which includes both European and North American shows. Stewart has announced that these large-scale tours will conclude in 2025, after which he plans to focus on performing in more intimate venues to wind down his career in a more relaxed setting.
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- Rod Stewart's statement on Instagram mentioned that he is currently unable to perform due to the flu, a medical-condition that has caused the cancellation of his Vegas show.
- The legendary rocker Rod Stewart's health issues are not confined to the recent flu; he has faced previous ailments like thyroid cancer in 2000 and prostate cancer in 2017.
- Despite the ongoing health challenges and the need for vocal rest, the British rockstar has not given up on his passion for music and has plans to embark on the Great American Songbook, Swing Fever Tour in 2026, performing in smaller settings.
