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Jon Bon Jovi Postpones New York Concert Due to Voice Issues
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Jon Bon Jovi Postpones New York Concert Due to Voice Issues

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jon Bon Jovi postponed his New York concert at Madison Square Garden due to sinusitis.
  • This marks his first tour in four years following vocal cord issues that nearly ended his career.
  • The singer assured fans that tickets would be honored for a rescheduled date and expressed optimism about finding a solution.

Jon Bon Jovi was forced to suspend his New York concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night due to sinusitis, a representative for the singer confirmed to People magazine.

I'm going to have to slow down for one night.

— Jon Bon JoviBon Jovi explaining to the audience why he had to stop the concert.

The show was the eighth of a nine-night residency in the city as part of his 'Forever Tour.' This tour is particularly significant as it represents the singer's return to the stage after a four-year hiatus due to a vocal cord condition that had threatened his ability to perform.

Addressing the audience after 90 minutes of performance, Bon Jovi stated, "I'm going to have to slow down for one night." He acknowledged the sold-out status of all nine New York shows and reassured fans, "Don't throw away your tickets; I'm going to find a solution, okay? Don't worry." He added, "Keep them; we'll figure out how to reschedule the concert." Bon Jovi concluded by saying, "I feel great, see you soon, goodbye."

Don't throw away your tickets; I'm going to find a solution, okay? Don't worry. Keep them; we'll figure out how to reschedule the concert.

— Jon Bon JoviBon Jovi reassuring fans that their tickets would be valid for a rescheduled performance.

In recent interviews, the rock icon had expressed confidence in his recovery, stating he was "completely recovered" after years of vocal rehabilitation and specialist treatment. During Wednesday's concert, Train frontman Pat Monahan joined Bon Jovi on stage for a performance of "Livin' on a Prayer," a highlight before the show's early conclusion. The tour is scheduled to continue with upcoming dates in Ireland, Scotland, and England.

I feel great, see you soon, goodbye.

— Jon Bon JoviBon Jovi's closing remarks to the audience before leaving the stage.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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