Sir Rod Stewart, the 79-year-old London-born singer, had to cancel his 200th residency celebration show in Las Vegas due to a case of strep throat. The show, titled The Hits, was supposed to close at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace after 13 years of performances at the venue. Rod Stewart expressed his deep regret to fans for the sudden cancellation, citing his inability to perform with strep throat. He mentioned that he had been looking forward to the concert for a long time and was devastated to have to cancel. However, he assured fans that he would be returning to Las Vegas in 2025 for a series of encore shows.
In an Instagram post before the cancelled show, Rod Stewart announced his plans for the future shows in Sin City. He shared a video of himself performing at the venue and informed his fans about the upcoming Encore Shows Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March and May. The high-energy show features hits from his extensive career spanning over five decades, including popular songs like You Wear It Well, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Tonight’s The Night, and Hot Legs.
Despite the disappointment of the cancelled show, fans can look forward to seeing Rod Stewart back on stage in Las Vegas in the near future. The singer’s resilience and determination to return to the stage despite health setbacks demonstrate his commitment to his fans and passion for performing live. The upcoming shows promise to be a continuation of the legendary singer’s iconic career and a celebration of his timeless music for audiences to enjoy.
