Rod Stewart Cancels Two Vegas Shows Over Sinus Infection

Legendary singer Rod Stewart has canceled two performances in Las Vegas due to a sinus infection, forcing him to postpone shows on his current tour. The 81-year-old artist was scheduled to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 29 and 30 but pulled out on doctor's orders to go on vocal rest.

A representative for Stewart confirmed the cancellations, stating the singer is scheduled to return with shows beginning June 2. In a statement, Stewart apologized to his fans and said he is recovering and looks forward to future performances at Caesars Palace and on his summer tour. His Las Vegas residency is set to continue next week, running until June 6 and resuming from August 18 to 29.

This recent health setback is not the first to affect Stewart's tour schedule. Last June, he rescheduled a Las Vegas show at the last minute due to illness. Later in the year, he canceled a series of U.S. shows after contracting influenza A, an illness his wife, Penny Lancaster, described as having knocked him sideways. He recovered in time for a performance at the Glastonbury Music Festival in July, following medical consultation and strict vocal rest.

The singer is currently on a major...