Published: 3:33AM Tuesday November 03, 2009
Source: Reuters
Source: ReutersElton John
Elton John is recovering in hospital from a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza that forced him to cancel a string of concerts, but he hoped to return to the stage soon, a spokesman said.
British pop star John, 62, postponed five gigs in England and Ireland starting with an Oct. 23 date in Sheffield, and has also pulled out of three US concerts scheduled for Nov 4, 7 and 10 at which he was to appear with Billy Joel.
His spokesman Gary Farrow confirmed that the singer of hits including Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Rocket Man was in hospital for his condition but that he was "absolutely fine."
He added that John, one of the most successful recording artists with album sales estimated at more than 200 million, hoped to be back on the road and rejoining Joel on Nov 14. Joel is due to perform on that date at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
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