Jan. 21, Sting announced on Instagram that he would be postponing multiple concerts and an awards show appearance due to illness.
Sting has been forced to postpone several upcoming performances after the British singer-songwriter contracted a throat infection.
The British singer was famously a member of The Police (alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland) before departing the band during a concert in August 1983. His debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, was released in 1985 and he has dropped 14 solo records since.
Sting has postponed three US concerts and canceled an awards appearance due to illness. In a statement published on Instagram on Wednesday, the British rock legend said that “with severe regret” he had canceled an appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards scheduled for Thursday following advice from his doctor.
The postponed shows may include the January 30 FireAid concert at the Intuit Dome Arena in Inglewood, California. That show –– which features big names like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder –– is a benefit for charities working to provide relief from the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles.
Sting is pulling out of his next few public engagements as he recovers from a temporary throat infection, the rock star announced Tuesday. In a post on his Instagram, the Police frontman's team wrote that he would be canceling his scheduled appearance at the Jan.
Sting postponed a string of concerts, including Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, and an award show appearance. Here are the rescheduled dates.
Sting offered an update on his health after a throat infection caused him to postpone multiple concerts and public appearances
Just one day after Sting canceled an upcoming appearance and postponed three shows, the former frontman of The Police shared an update on his current health issues. The iconic musician took to Instagram on Wednesday, Jan. 22, to thank fans for their understanding and support, and to let them know he's on the road to recovery.