Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
Stewart canceled his Tuesday night performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland shortly after postponing his Sunday concert in Cincinnati at Riverbend Music Center. The latter venue said at the time that it was due “to an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention.”
That means Stewart will not perform at the Minnesota State Fair on Sept. 1. He was scheduled to perform that night at the Grandstand with Richard Marx.
The Minnesota State Fair says concert ticket sales have been suspended and refunds will be issued.
Refund details:
• Tickets purchased with a credit card from Etix or the State Fair Ticket Office will be automatically refunded to the credit card used for the original purchase.
• Tickets purchased with cash or check should be returned via mail along with buyer contact information to Minnesota State Fair Ticket Office, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 for a full refund.
• Neither the Minnesota State Fair nor Etix can assist with concert ticket purchases made from other sources such as third-party sellers or the secondary market.
The fair also shared that updated information about the Sept. 1 Grandstand concert will be forthcoming.
He also canceled a few dates earlier this year, including two in Las Vegas and one in San Diego.
“Following further medical evaluation, Sir Rod Stewart has successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure. Doctors are pleased with his recovery, and Rod is doing very well and has returned to his normal daily activities,” a statement from his publicist read. “On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage. Unfortunately, this means he will be unable to continue his current tour dates.”
It added that “information regarding affected performances will be communicated by the respective promoters and venues.”
Stewart, 81, was scheduled to appear through Sept. 3 in North America, including his six-night residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and a few dates in Mexico.
“I’m already feeling better and very much on the mend. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me,” Stewart said in the statement. “I’m deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon.”
The Grammy Award-winning Stewart, whose signature rasp made him a rock ‘n’ roll legend, has sold millions of records across his career's many decades. Perhaps best known for hits like “Maggie May” and “Tonight’s the Night,” he has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.
Maria Sherman is the music reporter at The Associated Press.
The cancelation comes after Stewart underwent a coronary stent procedure
The cancelation comes after Stewart underwent a coronary stent procedure
