The U.S. tour in January included nine concerts across nine cities. The show dates have been rescheduled for late February, March, and April.
Barry Manilow has been a smoker for 30 years and switched to electronic cigarettes a decade ago. In 2012, Manilow told the London Evening Standard 2012 that he’d been smoking since the age of nine.
“Well, I smoked for 30 years. I started when I was nine years old. I grew up in Brooklyn,” he said. “Then I stopped about 15, 20 years ago. Then I just started in Las Vegas and the band and I went down to a little club and somebody offered me a cigarette. And I was back.”
He added, “Within a week, I was back. Not on a pack a day, because when I was really smoking, I was on three packs a day – non-filters. Oh yeah. I was a great smoker.”
Calls for everyone to get tested
In the cancer statement, the 82-year-old added that he’s “sorry” to have to change his fans’ plans. He further noted that his upcoming shows will be at his “home away from home,” the Westgate Los Angeles Resort and Casino, over Valentine’s Day weekend.
“Something tells me February is going to be one big party,” he concluded. “I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and remember, if you even have the slightest symptom, get tested!”
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