Tom Jones postpones California concerts after contracting flu

Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones has postponed his scheduled concerts in Los Angeles and San Diego after contracting the flu. The New York Post, The Independent, KTLA, MyNewsLA.com, and AOL.com all report that the musician was forced to delay his performances just hours before he was due to take the stage. [1][2][3][4][5]

The New York Post reported that Jones was scheduled to perform at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday at 07:30 p.m. local time. Following medical advice, Jones announced that he had to reschedule both the Los Angeles concert and a follow-up show planned for San Diego. [1]

In a statement shared online, Jones stated that he had completed 20 shows across the United States in recent weeks before unexpectedly falling ill. The New York Post noted that he described contracting a bad case of the flu. [1]

Born Thomas John Woodward in Pontypridd, South Wales, the singer began his professional career in the early 1960s. He achieved international success with a string of top 10 hits starting in the 1960s, including his 1965 breakthrough single It is Not Unusual. [6][8]

According to AOL.com, Jones intends to reschedule the affected tour dates. Organisers and reports have not yet announced the new dates for the Los Angeles and San Diego performances. [1][5]