Rod Stewart, 78, 'downhearted' as illness forces him to cancel concerts
ok.co.ukSir Rod Stewart said he been forced to cancel a performance in Australia due to being told he has a “viral infection”. The 78-year-old singer-songwriter, who has had six number one hits in the UK charts including Baby Jane and Maggie May, was due to sing at the venue A Day On The Green in Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong.
He posted a statement on Twitter that he was “absolutely downhearted” to be “disappointing” fans and is working hard to return to the stage.
Sir Rod added: “Late this morning I was advised that I have a viral infection and my throat is too irritated to sing. He continued: “I’m only human and sometimes I get sick just like you do.
My greatest joy is performing for you, so I’m doing everything I can to get on the mend and back on stage.” American musician Cyndi Lauper, 69, and New Zealand singer John Stevens, 61, were due to appear alongside the British star.
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