Paul McCartney cancels Japan tour

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Paul McCartney cancels Japan tour

McCartney, 71, had already cancelled two Tokyo performances but was set to play at the fabled Budokan on Wednesday and in the western city of Osaka on Saturday.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Wed 21 May 2014, 1:10 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 6:46 PM

Photo: Agencies

Photo: Agencies

Paul McCartney has cancelled his Japanese ‘Out There’ tour due to a worsening viral infection and requires complete rest, concert organizers said on Tuesday.

McCartney, 71, had already cancelled two Tokyo performances but was set to play at the fabled Budokan on Wednesday and in the western city of Osaka on Saturday.

“I was really looking forward to playing in Japan again after we had such an amazing time here in November,” he said in a statement, adding that it was “hugely disappointing.”

“I’d like to thank my Japanese fans for their love, messages of support and understanding.”

McCartney fell ill after arriving in Japan last week.


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