NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� will be unable to continue his 鈥淥ne Last Time鈥� 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 鈥渢o an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention.鈥�
Stewart also canceled a few dates earlier this year, including two in Las Vegas and .
鈥淔ollowing 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,鈥� a statement from his publicist read. 鈥淥n 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.鈥�
It added that 鈥渋nformation regarding affected performances will be communicated by the respective promoters and venues.鈥�
Stewart, 81, was scheduled to appear through Sept. 3 in North America, including his six-night residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in and a few dates in Mexico.
鈥淚鈥檓 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,鈥� Stewart said in the statement. 鈥淚鈥檓 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.鈥�
The Stewart, whose signature rasp made him a rock 鈥榥鈥� roll legend, has sold millions of records across his career’s many decades. Perhaps best known for hits like 鈥淢aggie May鈥� and 鈥淭onight鈥檚 the Night,鈥� he has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.
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