Ringo Starr Postpones Tour Dates After Band Members Check Optimistic for COVID-19 – Billboard

Ringo Starr is suspending the remaining dates of his 2022 summer season tour after two of his All-Starr Band members examined constructive for the coronavirus.

The legendary Beatles drummer introduced on his web site Saturday (June 11) that the 12 live shows left on his North American trek shall be pushed to September 2022 after it was found that keyboardist Edgar Winter and guitarist Steve Lukather have been identified with COVID-19.

“We’re so sorry to let the followers down,” Starr mentioned in an announcement. “It’s been fantastic to be again out on the street and we’ve been having such a good time taking part in for you all. However as everyone knows, Covid continues to be right here and regardless of being cautious these items occur. I wish to thank the followers for his or her endurance, I ship you all peace and love, and we are able to’t wait to be again within the fall.”

The 81-year-old musician and his All-Starr Band — which additionally consists of members Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette and Hamish Stuart — have been almost midway via the 22-date tour previous to its halt. The trek, Starr’s first outing since 2019, launched on Might 27 in Ontario, Canada.

Ringo and His All Starr Band beforehand introduced a fall tour that’s scheduled to start on Sept. 23 on the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, Conn., and wrap Oct. 20 on the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico Metropolis. The postponed summer season dates shall be added to the band’s fall schedule. Verify Starr’s web site for additional particulars.

Try Starr’s announcement on Twitter beneath.

#well we tried issues occur I ship you all peace and love and thanks to all of the individuals Who got here to the reveals peace and love everyone? ✌️?❤️?????☮️ pic.twitter.com/FgjPdoBcZ6

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) June 11, 2022