UMVA has learned that Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary rocker, abruptly cancelled his San Diego concert at the last minute after suffering from laryngitis.
The 81‑year‑old was set to light up Chula Vista’s stage on Friday night, only to pull the curtain 40 minutes before the lights were supposed to go up.
Shortly after the cancellation, Stewart was spotted in the stands of a World Cup match in Boston, cheering on Scotland with his wife and sons while savoring what looked like a celebratory drink.
The Scottish team secured a narrow 1‑0 victory over Haiti, marking their first World Cup win in decades, while the star singer flew in on a private jet from California to witness the triumph.
Official statements from his “One Last Time” tour explained that a doctor had diagnosed him with an acute respiratory infection, forcing him to forego the show.
In a heartfelt post from Chula Vista, Stewart apologized, admitting he had “travelled to the venue and made every effort to perform, but on the advice of this doctor… he is unable to take to the stage this evening.”
He added that he was “very disappointed” and promised to do everything possible to reschedule the concert for his fans.
The next day, Stewart shared a clip from the jet to Boston, joining his sons in a spirited chant, “No Scotland, no party!”—a move that sparked confusion among his audience.
Fans flooded the comments with frustration, questioning how he could fly across the country for a soccer match while still too ill to perform.
One voice lamented the perceived lack of empathy, noting the hours of travel fans had already invested for the cancelled show.
Another fan expressed that this was the only thing he has ever disagreed with from Stewart, adding a heartfelt apology to those in San Diego who felt let down.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the singer’s representatives have not yet issued a formal response to the growing outcry.
