Sir Tom Jones Cancels Show Due to Upper Respiratory Infection

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Sir Tom Jones, an 85-year-old singing superstar, had to cancel a show in Bremen, Germany, just hours before he was set to perform. The Pontypridd-born singer, known for hits like "It's Not Unusual" and "Delilah," had to postpone the concert due to an upper respiratory infection. In a statement on his Instagram account, Sir Tom apologized to fans, assuring them that the show will be rescheduled for Monday, July 28, and that all tickets will remain valid.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sir Tom Jones, 85, cancelled a show in Bremen, Germany, just hours before he was set to perform due to an upper respiratory infection.
  • The singer was scheduled to perform as part of his UK and Europe summer tour, which began on June 13 at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey.
  • The tour is scheduled to end in Wales, with two performances at Cardiff Castle at the end of August.
  • Sir Tom Jones is a Grammy Award-winning artist, knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006, and has received the 2003 Outstanding Contribution to Music Brit Award and the Silver Clef Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
  • The singer is also a voice coach on the singing competition series The Voice UK alongside other notable artists.
  • The rescheduled show in Bremen is set for Monday, July 28, with all tickets remaining valid.

Statistics:

  • 85: The age of Sir Tom Jones when he cancelled the show.
  • June 13: The date when Sir Tom Jones' UK and Europe summer tour began at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey.
  • 2006: The year Sir Tom Jones was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 2003: The year Sir Tom Jones received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Brit Award.
  • 2014: The year Sir Tom Jones received the Silver Clef Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • 2: The number of performances scheduled at Cardiff Castle at the end of August to end the tour.

Sources:

  • "Sir Tom Jones cancels Germany show hours before it starts after contracting respiratory infection." (Source: BBC Entertainment News)
  • "Sir Tom Jones forced to postpone Germany concert due to illness." (Source: The Guardian)
  • "Sir Tom Jones' Instagram statement announcing the postponement of the show."