Sir Rod Stewart has described himself as ‘devastated’ after being forced to cancel a series of US concerts ahead of his upcoming Glastonbury set.
The 80-year-old singer is scheduled to play at the iconic UK festival later this month, in its highly coveted Sunday tea-time legends slot.
However, the Maggie May singer has revealed that six more of his shows in the United States have had to be cancelled or rescheduled due to his falling ill.
This comes after he was forced to cancel two shows in Las Vegas for the same reason.
‘I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu,’ he wrote on Instagram on Saturday.
‘So sorry my friends. 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 the post with a heartbreak emoji, next to his official title as Knight of the Realm – Sir Rod.
Another picture in his post includes a list of the four cancelled shows in Las Vegas and Nevada, as well as two which will be rescheduled.
Rod first took to social media last week to announce that he was postponing a gig in Las Vegas due to ill health.
‘I am sorry to inform you that I’m not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date,’ he wrote on June 2.
Two days later, he was also forced to cancel his June 5 gig at the same venue.
‘My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. Thanks for your love and understanding,’ he told disappointed fans on Instagram.
In the comments below his latest announcement, fans shared messages of love and support.
‘There is nothing in life that is more important than health! Get well soon and come back healthy, happy and ready,’ said eva.elanor.
‘Health before entertaining people. Feel better Mr. Stewart, your fans love you!❤️’ commented tiffanyrweems.
‘We had tickets for 6/8!, are bummed that we won’t be able to see you, we only hope you feel better soon! Your health is more important than anything else. We love you Sir Rod and wish you the best,’ said Imttgc33.
News of Rod’s poor health will come as particularly worrying news to those who had hoped to see Sir Rod perform at this year’s Glastonbury on Sunday, June 29.
This year’s festival at Worthy Farm will be headlined by British pop/rock band The 1975, folk rocker Neil Young and US pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo.R
Rod has also hinted that his performance would include a reunion with former Faces bandmate, Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood.
‘This is a great honour,’ he told Alan Brazil on talkSPORT Breakfast, ‘it really is the greatest honour.’
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