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undeterred

(34,658 posts)
Fri May 23, 2014, 07:02 PM May 2014

Paul McCartney on road to recovery from virus in Japan

(CNN) -- Paul McCartney is almost "Out There," again.
The former Beatle is on the road to recovery after falling ill during his "Out There" tour in Asia, where he was forced to postpone shows in Japan. "Since contracting a virus last week that led to the postponement of tour dates, Paul received successful medical treatment at a hospital in Tokyo," according to a statement posted Thursday on his official website. "He'll make a complete recovery and has been ordered to take a few days rest."

Cancellations are rare for McCartney, who has proven an iron man while maintaining a global tour schedule over the past several years. He'll turn 72 in June. McCartney plans to reschedule the shows at Tokyo's National Stadium, which were originally planned for May 18 and 19. Shows scheduled for May 21, at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, and May 24, at Osaka's Yanmar Stadium Nagai, have also been postponed.

The musician was touched by the messages of support, according to his site. "Paul has been extremely moved by all the messages and well wishes he has received from fans all over the world," the statement said. McCartney is currently performing in support of his album "New," which was released in October. His tour is scheduled to continue in Seoul, South Korea, on May 28, before coming to the United States on June 14.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/22/showbiz/music/japan-paul-mccartney-hospital/









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Paul McCartney on road to recovery from virus in Japan (Original Post) undeterred May 2014 OP
recommended H2O Man May 2014 #1
Yay! shenmue May 2014 #2
Honestly, the most gorgeous man Le Taz Hot May 2014 #3
+100000 Boomerproud May 2014 #14
I Agree. Most perfect face ever. lunamagica May 2014 #16
Get well, Sir Macca!!! Cooley Hurd May 2014 #4
Paul's a Sirvivor Blue Owl May 2014 #11
He is going to make it to Lubbock! planetc May 2014 #5
And Dallas two days later Ishoutandscream2 May 2014 #19
Good! Cha May 2014 #6
Wouldn't it be ironic if they prescribed medical marijuana? n/t OnlinePoker May 2014 #7
Woo hoo! tofuandbeer May 2014 #8
This scared me to death when I first heard it. KatyaR May 2014 #9
Didn't he used to be in a band? nikto May 2014 #10
The best musician in the best band ever. undeterred May 2014 #12
You mean Wings? nomorenomore08 May 2014 #13
Or the duet with Stevie Wonder? nikto May 2014 #18
Get well, Paul!!! lunamagica May 2014 #15
k&r... spanone May 2014 #17
Seems like Paul does not have good luck in Japan Exposethefrauds May 2014 #20
That's what I was thinking. He wrote a song called "Frozen Jap" after his pot bust. Arugula Latte May 2014 #22
K & R! Omaha Steve May 2014 #21

Ishoutandscream2

(6,662 posts)
19. And Dallas two days later
Sat May 24, 2014, 05:40 AM
May 2014

Got my tickets. 4th time, and probably the last time I will see him. For me personally, it will be very emotional.

Also seeing Ringo July 5. Getting my last live Beatles fix.

KatyaR

(3,445 posts)
9. This scared me to death when I first heard it.
Fri May 23, 2014, 09:19 PM
May 2014

I'm glad he's on the mend. I can't imagine a world without Paul....

 

Exposethefrauds

(531 posts)
20. Seems like Paul does not have good luck in Japan
Sat May 24, 2014, 05:45 AM
May 2014

Personally I would have avoided the place after being busted there and getting to spend some time in jail.

Well Good luck Paul how you are feeling better soon

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
22. That's what I was thinking. He wrote a song called "Frozen Jap" after his pot bust.
Sat May 24, 2014, 01:47 PM
May 2014

Then he tried to spin it like it was referring to the icy beauty of Mt. Fuji or something.

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