Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a string of concerts in the US as he recovers from flu, ahead of his Glastonbury legends set later this month. The 80-year-old rock star is due to play the coveted teatime slot on Sunday,

Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel a number of upcoming US shows as he continues to recover from the flu. The music legend is still expected to perform at Glastonbury later this month

Sir Rod Stewart says he is devastated to have to cancel a series of US concerts, blaming lingering flu for the decision. It affects four shows in Nevada, along with a further two in California, which he plans to reschedule. They were due to take place over the next eight days.