Sir Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band have cancelled further shows in the US after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for Covid. On Sunday night, the 82-year-old cancelled performances at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, citing illness.
Announcements came at the last minute, announcing that the performances had to be cancelled after the star had suddenly fallen ill. However on Monday (October 3) it was confirmed Sir Ringo had tested positive for Covid and would be cancelling five more performances.
All-Starr had various dates lined up around the US throughout October as part of the band's 2022 tour. The tour will remain on hold while he recovers, it was confirmed.
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A statement said: “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.”
The five Canadian shows cancelled included Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Lethbridge, as well as arenas in Abbotsford and Penticton. The band were due to perform on Sunday night in Prior Lake, Minnesota, but the venue announced that the show would be cancelled in a statement online.
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.
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