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Ringo Starr cancels shows in NY, Philly with All Starr Band

Ringo Starr cancels shows in NY, Philly with All Starr Band

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Ringo Star, the Beatles alum and current rock frontman, has abruptly canceled the final two dates of his band’s nationwide tour after “coming down with a cold,” Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band announced Tuesday.

“Today, Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band announced that they will unfortunately have to cancel their upcoming final two shows, including tonight’s performance at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA and tomorrow at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, due to illness,” a post on the band’s Instagram read: “Ringo has a cold and after consulting with a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and rest,” it continued.

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Canceled shows will not be rescheduled

The planned Tuesday, September 24 concert at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA and the Wednesday, September 25 date at Radio City Music in New York City will not be rescheduled, the announcement said. Instead, ticket holders will be notified via email and automatically refunded.

Ring, 84, embarked on the 12-stop tour that kicked off on September 7 in San Diego, CA, accompanied by bandmates Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette and Buck Johnson. “As always, Ringo and the All Starrs are sending peace and love to their fans and hope to see them again soon,” the band’s post read.

Fans react to show cancellations

Fans and commentators were overwhelmingly supportive, although some expressed disappointment that Tuesday’s show was canceled just hours before it opens.

“Please reschedule. I’m not waiting another billion years for another tour,” one fan begged. “Please move, I wanted to see you,” said another.

“I’m sad we can’t see him tonight, but first and foremost we want him to be healthy and happy!” Get well soon, Ringo,” said one loved comment, along with another text: “I’m so disappointed but your health comes first. I will always love you.”

Starr has been touring with a varying number of All Starr band members since 1989 and released a new EP called “Crooked Boy” in April of this year.