Sir Elton John Cancels Four US Shows After Contracting Infection
Friday, 25 May 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Superstar singer-songwriter Sir Elton John has been forced to cancel a number of US tour dates after contracting a 'serious' respiratory infection.
The pianist was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning, and was told by doctors that he must rest – meaning he won't be able to perform his four scheduled gigs in Las Vegas. He's been placed on antibiotics and is hoping to make a speedy recovery – and will still play his gigs in the UK later this summer.
Speaking to TMZ, the star said: “It feels strange not to be able to perform these 'Million Dollar Piano' concerts at the Colosseum... I love performing the show and I will be thrilled when we return to the Colosseum in October to complete the 11 concerts… All I can say to the fans is 'sorry I can't be with you'.”
Those of you hoping to catch Sir Elton John on his UK tour will be in for a treat – he'll be performing tracks from his up and coming new album 'The Diving Board' (incredibly his 31st album!), which is set for a release early on in 2013.
If you need tickets to any of Elton's shows, check the dates and details below and follow the links.
Sun June 3rd 2012 - County Cricket Ground Taunton, Taunton
Tue June 5th 2012 - Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
Thu June 7th 2012 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Sat June 9th 2012 - B2net Stadium, Chesterfield
Sun June 10th 2012 - Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk, Scotland
Wed June 13th 2012 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Fri June 15th 2012 - LG Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Sat June 16th 2012 - Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool, Blackpool
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