Paul McCartney Postpones Seven US Tour Dates β 10 June 2014
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | News
On 10 June 2014, Paul McCartney announced the postponement of seven US dates on the Out There Tour as he continued to recover from a viral infection. The 71-year-old former Beatle had been hospitalised in Tokyo on 20 May 2014, forcing the cancellation of the remaining Japanese and South Korean dates on the tour. The American leg of the tour was confirmed to resume at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York, on 5 July 2014. Seven June dates were rescheduled to October.
McCartney's Statement
"I'm sorry but it's going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I'm feeling great but taking my docs' advice to take it easy for just a few more days. Look forward to seeing you all soon."
β Paul McCartney, 10 June 2014
The Rescheduled Dates
| New Date | Venue | Original Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2014 | United Spirit Arena, Lubbock, TX | 14 June |
| 11 October 2014 | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA | 19 June |
| 13 October 2014 | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | 16 June |
| 15 October 2014 | Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA | 21 June |
| 16 October 2014 | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | 25 June |
| 25 October 2014 | Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL | 22 June |
| 28 October 2014 | KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY | 26 June |
The Tokyo Hospitalisation
McCartney had been hospitalised in Tokyo on 20 May 2014 during the Japanese leg of the Out There Tour. The illness β described as a viral infection β forced the cancellation of the remaining Japanese dates and the planned South Korean shows. McCartney was released from hospital within days and returned to London, where he was seen in public before the 10 June announcement.
The Out There Tour: Context
The Out There Tour had opened on 4 May 2013 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and by June 2014 was well into its second year. The tour eventually ran to 91 dates across five continents between May 2013 and October 2015. All seven postponed June 2014 dates were rescheduled and took place in October 2014, with tickets from the original dates honoured.
Key Facts: 10 June 2014
- Date: Tuesday 10 June 2014
- Event: Announcement of postponement of seven US Out There Tour dates
- Reason: Viral infection; McCartney hospitalised in Tokyo on 20 May 2014
- Tour resumes: 5 July 2014, Times Union Center, Albany, NY
- Dates rescheduled: Seven June dates moved to October 2014
- Tickets: Original June tickets honoured for rescheduled October dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Paul McCartney postpone his 2014 US tour dates?
Paul McCartney postponed seven US Out There Tour dates in June 2014 following his hospitalisation in Tokyo on 20 May 2014 with a viral infection. His doctors advised further rest. The tour resumed on 5 July 2014 in Albany, New York.
When was Paul McCartney hospitalised in Tokyo?
20 May 2014, during the Japanese leg of the Out There Tour. He was released within days and returned to London before the 10 June postponement announcement.
Which Paul McCartney dates were postponed in 2014?
Seven US dates: Lubbock (14 Jun β 2 Oct), New Orleans (19 Jun β 11 Oct), Dallas (16 Jun β 13 Oct), Atlanta (21 Jun β 15 Oct), Nashville (25 Jun β 16 Oct), Jacksonville (22 Jun β 25 Oct), Louisville (26 Jun β 28 Oct).
Did Paul McCartney's postponed 2014 dates go ahead?
Yes β all seven rescheduled October 2014 dates took place as announced. Original June tickets were honoured.
When did the Out There Tour resume after the Tokyo illness?
5 July 2014 at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York.
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