Sir Tom Joneshas called off a performance just hours prior to his scheduled appearance following an illness.
The Welsh crooner, 85, informed fans that he was “very sorry” to have to reschedule the event in Bremen, northern Germany,as part of his continuous tour.
However, the Grammy-awarded “She’s a Lady” artisthe disclosed that he has been diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection, which necessitates medical attention and time to recover.
Consequently, the event – scheduled to occur tonight (Tuesday, July 22) – has been postponed to Monday, July 28.
Good day to all the fans in Bremen. Regrettably, I have to reschedule my performance tonight because I’ve developed an upper respiratory infection requiring medical attention and recovery time.
I understand this is very disappointing and may cause you some inconvenience, and I sincerely apologize for that. However, the event will now take place on Monday, July 28, so I hope to see you there. All tickets will still be valid for the new date.
Until then, appreciate your understanding. Sincerely, Tom.
His social media update received hundreds of messages from fans and friends hoping for a quick recovery.
“Get well soon TJ,” Sir Tom’s formerThe Voiceco-star Olly Murs commented in the remarks section, while pop singerAnne-Marie, who also worked as a coach on the reality television show, said: “You’re the best.”
Sir Tom began his UK and European summer tour withHampton Court Palacein Surrey during June.
He will wrap up the tours with two shows in Cardiff, Wales, at the end of August.
Speaking to The Mirror Last year, the “SexBomb” artist mentioned that he felt better than ever and was often amazed that his renowned voice remained in excellent condition.
I can’t believe it, but it’s real,” he said. “When I’m singing, I think, ‘How in the world is this coming from me?’
Frankly, if the voice wasn’t there, I’d probably be thinking ‘Ugh, I don’t want to do so many performances,’ but I really enjoy it because the voice is still functioning!
In 2021 he told The Independent: Most 80-year-olds experience a slowing of their vibrato and less vocal flexibility, making it harder to bend notes as they did in their youth. Well, that hasn’t happened to me; it’s still there. The main change, in terms of sound, is that I was a tenor when I was younger, but now I’m a baritone, and my voice is lower.
But when you listen to a song like ‘Delilah,’ it’s in a tenor’s range. Pavarotti told me that. So what I’ve lost on the higher end, I’ve gained a lot in the lower part.
Along with releasing music and maintaining his tour schedule, Sir Tom serves as a coach onThe Voice alongside Will.i.am, McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, and former member of Destiny’s Child and solo performerKelly Rowland, who will join the series later this year.
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