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BST Hyde Park's final day cancelled as Jeff Lynne's ELO pulls out of headline slot
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 12 – Jeff Lynne canceled ELO's final show at BST Hyde Park due to a systemic infection, leading to the festival's final day cancellation and ticket refunds, organizers said.
- Organizers canceled the final day of London's BST Hyde Park concert on July 13 after Jeff Lynne and ELO withdrew from the event.
- Jeff Lynne pulled out due to a systemic infection and doctors advised that performing was impossible and rescheduling not an option.
- The canceled show was billed as ELO's final farewell performance on their Over and Out tour and included special guests like the Doobie Brothers.
- Jeff Lynne, 77, said he was heartbroken and needed to focus on his health and rehabilitation, noting this was his last UK performance.
- Ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the cancellation marks an end to ELO's farewell UK tour following an earlier cancelled Manchester show.
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Rock legend cancels final show of farewell tour due to health issues
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne canceled the final concert of his "Over and Out" farewell tour at the BST Hyde Park festival in London on Sunday due to a "systemic infection."
Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne cancels final live show due to infection
The 77-year-old said in a statement that he was "heartbroken" by the cancellation, but "must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.”Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty Jeff Lynne performs during the Jeff Lynne's ELO "The Over and Out Tour" at TD Garden in Boston, MA - September 23Electric Light Orchestra frontman Jeff Lynne canceled what was thought to be his final show due to a “systemic infection.” The “Mr. Blue Sky” sing…
Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) canceled her farewell performance scheduled for today at BST Hyde Park.
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