Alumnus of the Beatles Ringo Starr cancels his illness-related tour performances in Philadelphia and New York…read more

Beatles alum and current rock frontman Ringo Star has abruptly canceled the final two dates on 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 unfortunately they have to cancel their upcoming last 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 said  “Ringo has come down with a cold and after consulting a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” it continued.

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