The cancelled shows include Oct. 8 at the Abbotsford Centre and Oct. 9 at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
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Ringo Starr has cancelled shows in North America, including two in B.C., after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for COVID-19.
The 82-year-old cancelled performances Sunday at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, citing illness.
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On Monday a spokesperson confirmed that Starr and his All-Starr band would be cancelling five more shows after the former Beatle caught coronavirus.
The cancelled shows include Oct. 8 at the Abbotsford Centre and Oct. 9 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Shows in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Lethbridge were also cancelled.
The rest of his tour will remain on hold while Starr recovers.
“Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home,” a statement said. “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.”
It has been confirmed today that Ringo Starr has Covid and has to place his tour on hold.
Ringo is recovering at home and hopes to resume playing shows as soon as possible.
As always, he sends peace and love to his fans and hopes to see them back out on the road soon. ✌️❤️🌟🎵 pic.twitter.com/rRmCdYATES
— The Beatles (@BeatlesEarth) October 3, 2022
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