Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRod Stewart was unable to perform on Friday (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire)Rod Stewart was force to cancel his concert in Chula Vista, California, on Friday, 12 June, just hours before he was scheduled to perform. The cancellation occurred on medical grounds, following doctors' advice after he was diagnosed with an acute upper respiratory infection that resulted in laryngitis. Despite travelling to the venue and making every effort to perform, Stewart was ultimately unable to take to the stage. He later posted on Instagram, expressing his profound disappointment, apologising to his fans for the inconvenience, and pledging to do his utmost to reschedule the show. This incident follows earlier cancellations in May, when the singer had to pull out of two Las Vegas shows due to a sinus infection, as he continues his One Last Time tour. In fullRod Stewart forced to cancel gig at last minute over health issuesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The 81-year-old singer was due to perform to fans tonight but had to pull out after travelling to the venue as he shared a glum photo from the stage

He had been due to perform at the Chula Vista's North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre but cancelled the show while fans were queuing to enter.

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It comes just weeks after the singer cancelled two shows in Las Vegas at the last minute.

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Legendary singer previously pulled the plug on two Vegas gigs last month

Legendary ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’ singer canceled his California gig hours before he was scheduled to take the stage

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Rod Stewart får hård kritik av fansen efter att ha ställt in en konsert i Kalifornien på grund av sjukdom.