UMVA has learned that Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary 81-year-old musician, has been forced to cancel yet another concert due to a health setback, marking the third show he has pulled in just a matter of weeks.
The cancellation occurred just hours before Stewart was set to take the stage at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California, as part of his One Last Time tour. Fans were informed that the concert would not be going ahead due to Stewart developing an acute upper respiratory infection, which led to laryngitis, leaving him unable to sing.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Stewart traveled to the venue and made every effort to perform, but on the advice of his doctors, he was unable to take to the stage. The veteran rocker later addressed fans personally, sharing a photograph of himself standing alone inside the venue as crews dismantled the stage around him, and promised to do his utmost to reschedule the show.
The cancellation is the latest in a string of health-related setbacks for Stewart, who has been battling illness and has had to scrap several performances from his long-running Las Vegas residency. Despite the health scares, Stewart has repeatedly insisted he has no plans to retire from music altogether, although he has acknowledged that extensive touring is becoming increasingly challenging.
UMVA has gathered that Stewart's recent health issues have raised concerns among fans, particularly as he is currently touring what has been billed as his farewell large-scale world tour. The One Last Time tour began in 2024 and has seen the singer perform across North America while continuing his hugely successful Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace.
Stewart has also been making headlines for his outspoken political comments, including a recent incident where he appeared to take a swipe at US President Donald Trump during an event attended by King Charles. The singer is currently scheduled to return to the stage in Colorado on June 15, although fans will undoubtedly be hoping there are no further cancellations before then.
