Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was forced to put his tour on hold after testing positive for covid.
The 82-year-old musician was forced to cancel a concert after catching Covid-19, his representatives have confirmed. Ringo and his All Starr Band were due to perform in New Buffalo, Michigan, on Saturday just hours after the cancellation was announced.
Sharing an update on the former Beatles star's health, his representation told The Mirror : "Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band were forced to cancel their recent shows at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Michigan and at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN due to illness. It has been confirmed today that Ringo has Covid and the tour will be on hold while Ringo recuperates.
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"As of today the following shows have been canceled: October 2 Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino, October 4 Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada Life Centre, October 5 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Sasktel Centre, October 6 Lethbridge, Alberta - Enmax Centre, October 8 Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Centre, October 9 Penticton, BC - South Okanagon Events Centre.
"Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home. As always, he and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them back out on the road soon."
It comes after Ringo's reps revealed that his illness has effected his voice, meaning he is unable to sing at his upcoming shows. Ringo celebrated his 82nd birthday in early July and held his annual Peace and Love party.
He has had a busy year as he and his band finished the first part of their Spring Tour 2022 at the end of June in Florida. The tour was postponed from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The second part of their tour will end on October 20 in Mexico City.
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