Paul McCartney postpones US tour to recover from virus

Sir Paul McCartney has been forced to postpone dates on his upcoming US tour, in order to allow himself to recover from a virus that recently hospitalised him. 

The Beatles star and music icon contracted the virus last month, forcing him to postpone dates in Japan and Korea.

While Macca says he is on the mend, he is also under doctor's orders to rest further to allow a full recovery. 

 "I’m sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again," he told fans in a statement. "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."

The 'Out There' tour is a pretty innovative experience, with a spokesman describing it as using "state of the art technology and production to ensure the entire audience has the best possible experience."

They continued: "With massive screens, lasers, fireworks, unique video content and, of course, the best songs in the world, a Paul McCartney show is so much more than just an ordinary concert. Paul's shows attract a multi generational audience from different backgrounds all brought together by his music."

July 5: Albany, NY - Times Union Center
July 7: Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
July 9: Chicago, IL - United Center
July 12: Fargo, ND - Fargodome
July 14: Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 16: Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
August 2: Minneapolis, MN - Target Field
August 5: Missoula, MT - Washington-Grizzly Stadium
August 7: Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena
August 10: Los Angeles, CA - Dodger Stadium
August 12: Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
August 14: San Francisco, CA - Candlestick Park
- October 2: Lubbock, TX - United Spirit Arena (Re-scheduled from June 14)
- October 11: New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center (Re-scheduled from June 19)
- October 13: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center (Re-scheduled from June 16)
- October 15: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (Re-scheduled from June 21)
- October 16: Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena (Re-scheduled from June 25)
- October 25: Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (Re-scheduled from June 22)
- October 28: Louisville, KY - Yum! Center (Re-scheduled from June 26)