Tom Jones reschedules Los Angeles and San Diego concerts after flu
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Sir Tom Jones has confirmed that two concerts in Los Angeles and San Diego will be rescheduled after he was struck by a bad case of flu. The 86-year-old singer said he was following his doctor’s advice and apologised to fans for the disruption.
The San Diego concert at The Rady Shell, Jacobs Park, is now scheduled for 3 November, and the Los Angeles show for 4 November. Tickets for the original dates remain valid; fans unable to attend can seek a refund from their original point of purchase. Jones said he had recently completed 20 shows across the US on his Come Gather Round world tour.
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In short
- Tom Jones postponed two US concerts due to flu.
- San Diego is now scheduled for 3 November.
- Original tickets remain valid, with refunds available.
How this story developed
- 11 minutes ago Jones said he hoped to see fans soon; the San Diego date is now 3 November and the Los Angeles date 4 November, with original tickets valid and refunds available through the point of purchase.
- 16 minutes ago Sir Tom Jones, 86, rescheduled concerts in San Diego and Los Angeles after a severe bout of flu, saying he was following medical advice and apologising to fans.
Explained simply
Tom Jones is a Welsh singer whose career spans more than six decades. He is known for hits including It’s Not Unusual and Delilah, and continues to perform live for audiences in the UK and abroad.
His concerts are organised as part of tours, with dates and venues announced in advance and tickets sold to fans. When an illness forces a show to be postponed, the event is rescheduled and ticket holders are usually told whether their tickets remain valid or how to seek a refund.
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Originally published by BBC Entertainment as “Sir Tom Jones ‘truly sorry’ as he cancels two shows due to illness”.