Ringo Starr Cancels Concert In Michigan Due To Unspecified Illness

Ringo Starr has postponed at least two tour dates over an undisclosed ailment.

The 82-year-old musician was set to perform at Michigan's Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Saturday night.

However, just hours before the show was set to start, the venue announced that the former Beatles drummer could not perform because his voice was being affected by an unspecified illness, Variety reported.

"Ringo is sick and was hoping he could carry on, hence the late decision, but it has affected his voice so tonight's show, scheduled to begin in a few hours is canceled," the announcement on the casino's Facebook page read. "Ringo does not have Covid. Ringo and the band send Peace and Love to all the fans who came out tonight and hope to see you all soon."

The venue encouraged ticket holders to wait for further updates. But those who wish to pursue refunds can do so via the point of purchase.

The announcement used both the words "postponement" and "canceled," which may mean a rescheduled date, Variety noted.

Starr and His All-Starr Band — consisting of Toto's Steve Lukather, Men at Work's Colin Hay, Average White Band's Hamish Stuart and Edgar Winter — have also postponed a show at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Minnesota that was scheduled for Sunday night, according to a statement from the hotel.

"Ringo is sick and was hoping to be able to perform, hence the late notice, but it has affected his voice. Ringo does not have COVID-19," the venue wrote in a statement on Twitter.

A rescheduled date for this show is said to be announced in the future, with all of the original tickets honoring the new date.

Fans took to social media to express their disappointment over not being able to see Starr and wish the musician a speedy recovery.

"So very disappointed, but we hope Ringo gets well soon. Peace and love," one wrote.

Another fan added, "Get well quickly, Ringo. Disappointed we didn't see you, but hopefully, we can get to the rescheduled show."

"We heard the disappointing news upon arrival as well, so we turned around and went home. These things happen," a third fan wrote. "I only wish Ringo Starr the best and thank him for doing what he does which is giving us the opportunity to see him. I really hope it's rescheduled so we get another chance."

In June, Starr and His All Starr Band also postponed their North American tour dates after Winter and Lukather tested positive for COVID-19. They are currently traveling for those rescheduled stops and are expected to wrap on Oct. 20.

"We are so sorry to let the fans down. It's been wonderful to be back out on the road and we have been having such a great time playing for you all. But as we all know, Covid is still here and despite being careful these things happen. I want to thank the fans for their patience, I send you all peace and love, and we can't wait to be back in the Fall," Starr said at the time.

Their next show is currently scheduled for Tuesday in Winnipeg, Canada.