Rod Stewart Cancels More Shows After Contracting COVID-19: ‘Most people can work with strep throat, but obviously not me’

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As a long-time admirer of Rod Stewart’s timeless music and resilient spirit, I have to say it’s both heartening and saddening to witness his health challenges. Heartening because it reminds us all that even legends like him are human and subject to the vicissitudes of life. Saddening, of course, because we fans eagerly await each new performance, and a cancellation is always a letdown.

Due to contracting COVID-19, Rod Stewart has had to postpone two additional concerts. His official Instagram account, managed by his team, shared this update with fans, detailing modifications to his upcoming tour dates.

Stewart announced that he had to scrap two upcoming performances: one slated for Lincoln, California, on August 10th, and another in Stateline, Nevada. These shows have been rescheduled due to the singer’s recovery from a summer bout of COVID-19, as stated in a post on his Instagram.

As a seasoned concert-goer who has had tickets to several shows that were postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, I can attest to the importance of keeping your tickets when a reschedule is announced. It was always a relief for me to know that my hard-earned money wasn’t wasted and that I would eventually get to see the act I wanted to. So, if you’ve got tickets to the Thunder Valley Casino concert in California or the Nevada one, don’t throw them away! Mark your calendars for August 18 (California) and August 20 (Nevada), as those are the new dates. I can’t wait to be there, rocking out with fellow fans!

On multiple instances prior, Stewart had to call off performances because of illness. This past week, he cancelled his August 7 performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, owing to a case of strep throat.

The cancellation was particularly disheartening for both the singer and his fans, as it represented the 200th performance of his Vegas residency. In a post, Stewart expressed his disappointment by saying, “Although most people can carry on with strep throat, evidently I am not one of them. I’m completely dejected.”

Regardless of the obstacles, Stewart made it clear to his fans that he plans to resume his appearances at The Colosseum in 2025, offering a glimmer of excitement for those eagerly waiting for his shows. In his words, “I’ve been eagerly awaiting this concert for such a long time,” expressing regret over the trouble caused by the show cancellations.

Recently, Stewart has encountered health problems, which follow his open discussion about aging and mortality. In a conversation with the US Sun, the Grammy-winning artist acknowledged his increasing age but expressed no fear. “I understand my time is limited,” said Stewart, “but I’ve got nothing to be afraid of.” Essentially, he noted that we all will eventually leave this world, so we are all in the same situation.

Regardless of having a shortened lifespan, Stewart remains steadfast in living life to its utmost potential. He openly expresses his desire to revel in joy as much as possible during these remaining years. “I refer to them as few – likely another 15. I can handle that with ease,” he declared.

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2024-08-11 12:08