Rod Stewart, 81, Cancels Las Vegas Shows Last Minute Over Health Concerns – Fans Left Concerned

Sir Rod Stewart 'regretfully' canceled two concerts of his Las Vegas residency The Encore Shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace scheduled for last Friday and Saturday due to a health issue (pictured in 2013)
Sir Rod Stewart ‘regretfully’ canceled two concerts of his Las Vegas residency The Encore Shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace scheduled for last Friday and Saturday due to a health issue (pictured in 2013)
'My apologies to my family of fans,' the 81-year-old British rocker told the Las Vegas Review-Journal last Friday. 'I am on vocal rest as I recover from a sinus infection. I look forward to seeing you at a future show at Caesars Palace or on tour this summer'
‘My apologies to my family of fans,’ the 81-year-old British rocker told the Las Vegas Review-Journal last Friday. ‘I am on vocal rest as I recover from a sinus infection. I look forward to seeing you at a future show at Caesars Palace or on tour this summer’

Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary British rocker, regretfully canceled two of his Las Vegas residency concerts at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace last Friday and Saturday due to a health issue. The 81-year-old icon told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: “My apologies to my family of fans. I am on vocal rest as I recover from a sinus infection. I look forward to seeing you at a future show at Caesars Palace or on tour this summer.”

Indeed, the Grammy-winning grandfather-of-five plans on feeling well enough to resume his residency in Nevada this Tuesday (pictured in 2015)
Indeed, the Grammy-winning grandfather-of-five plans on feeling well enough to resume his residency in Nevada this Tuesday (pictured in 2015)

Ticketmaster confirmed that concertgoers would receive full refunds following the event organizer’s cancellation. Despite the hiccup, Stewart plans to resume his residency in Nevada this Tuesday, showing his determination to continue performing for his fans.

It's been nearly a year since Stewart's health put a 'devastating' stop to three of his Colosseum concerts in order to 'recover from the flu' (pictured in 2013)
It’s been nearly a year since Stewart’s health put a ‘devastating’ stop to three of his Colosseum concerts in order to ‘recover from the flu’ (pictured in 2013)

This marks almost a year since Stewart’s health forced him to postpone three Colosseum shows to recover from the flu. In 2024, the thyroid and prostate cancer survivor announced a shift away from large-scale world tours in favor of smaller, more intimate venues, but stressed that retirement was not on the horizon, stating, “I love what I do, and I do what I love.”

In 2024, the thyroid/prostate cancer survivor declared that he would stop staging 'large-scale world tours' in favor of 'smaller venues and more intimacy' but had no plans on retiring since 'I love what I do, and I do what I love' (pictured last year)
In 2024, the thyroid/prostate cancer survivor declared that he would stop staging ‘large-scale world tours’ in favor of ‘smaller venues and more intimacy’ but had no plans on retiring since ‘I love what I do, and I do what I love’ (pictured last year)

Known for hits like Baby Jane, Maggie May, Have I Told You Lately, and Forever Young, Stewart maintains a vigorous lifestyle. The Swing Fever singer boasts 1.7 million Instagram followers, keeps fit with a personal trainer of 38 years, and uses his private track and home gym for intense training routines, including underwater exercises. The Swing Fever singer - who boasts 1.7 million Instagram followers - noted: 'I'm fit, have a full head of hair and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds [on my private track]'(pictured April 26)

With 15.4 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 120 million records sold worldwide since his 1963 debut, Stewart’s influence remains immense. Fans remain eager for his return, hoping for a speedy recovery and a continuation of his Las Vegas performances.

Source: https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-15862853/Rod-Stewart-cancels-two-concerts-health-issue.html

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