US rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Canadian singer Bryan Adams canceled separate appearances on Saturday night after testing positive for COVID-19. They join a number of artistes who have contracted the virus despite vaccination. ‘Jon is fully vaccinated and feeling fine’ wrote Bon Jovi’s publicist in a statement. The musician was scheduled to perform at [...]

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Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams join growing list of vaccinated musicians testing positive for COVID-19

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US rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Canadian singer Bryan Adams canceled separate appearances on Saturday night after testing positive for COVID-19. They join a number of artistes who have contracted the virus despite vaccination.

‘Jon is fully vaccinated and feeling fine’ wrote Bon Jovi’s publicist in a statement. The musician was scheduled to perform at a three-night ‘Halloween weekend getaway’ at the Loews on Florida’s South Beach, which would have included an acoustic storyteller performance, a Q&A and one-on-one photo opportunities for fans.

Concertgoers, who were asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result, had already filed into the venue when the announcement was made, according to 7News Miami. There is no word whether concertgoers will be refunded; the touring company Runaway Tours has not responded to a request for comment.

Adams was slated to perform a Tina Turner tribute at Saturday night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction but canceled his appearance after contracting COVID-19. Adams’ representative confirmed that he is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and is showing no symptoms. Country star Keith Urban filled in at the last minute.

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With the spring arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, the live music industry bounced back this summer, giving way to a rebirth of venues long shuttered by the pandemic. But studies have shown that COVID-19 vaccines, including those manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, have waned in efficacy over time, and as more breakthrough cases occur, the music industry is experimenting with solutions to keep up the momentum and maintain the safety of artists and workers on tour.

‘System of a Down’ were scheduled to perform Oct. 22 and 23 with Korn, Helmet and Russian Circles at Banc of California Stadium until frontman Serj Tankian announced he had contracted a breakthrough case. The shows were postponed to Feb. 4 and 5, with a pledge that tickets to the October shows will be honored.

 

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