By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
March 27, 2003
We expected it from Andy Williams. But et tu Rolling Stones?
Glare is disappointed to learn that after standing firm in Singapore on Wednesday, the bad boys of rock have canceled their concerts Friday and Saturday in Hong Kong, citing the flu outbreak in Asia that has killed 53 people worldwide. According a Stones statement, fear for their own safety and for the welfare of their fans prompted the action. The band plans to reschedule the gigs and is offering ticket holders full refunds.
The mystery illness known as severe acute respiratory syndrome has caused the quarantine of 700 people in Singapore. Locals have been wearing surgical masks in public in an attempt to avoid the disease.
Meanwhile, in order to protect his troupe of singers and dancers, 75-year-old crooner Williams postponed his April concert in Hong Kong until the summer.
