A routine check-up he almost blew off ended up saving Art Garfunkel—while throwing his tour plans into disarray. The 84-year-old Simon & Garfunkel legend revealed that while rehearsing for his "What A Wonderful World" tour, he'd wanted to skip a scheduled doctor's visit, but his wife Kim insisted he go. That's how they discovered he had a respiratory infection.
As a result, all four UK shows originally set for next week have been postponed. The tour was supposed to kick off on October 13 at Watford Colosseum, followed by stops at Manchester Opera House and the University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall, before wrapping up at Royal Albert Hall on October 19. All four venues have now put the original dates on hold and are coordinating new tour dates. Ticket holders are advised to hang onto their tickets and wait for rescheduling announcements.
In a statement, Garfunkel described himself as "heartbroken," saying "at this stage in my life, to be received with such warmth and surrounded by so much love is a gift beyond words." He also had a message for fans: "Please don't worry about me—I'm in very good hands and expect to be fine soon." Doctors have advised him to rest and recover.
