Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams join growing list of vaccinated musicians testing positive for Covid-19
- Bon Jovi was expected to perform in Florida, while Adams was booked to perform a Tina Turner tribute in Cleveland, Ohio
- British musician Ed Sheeran was expected to perform on Saturday Night Live on November 6 but cancelled a live performance after testing positive for Covid
New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Canadian singer Bryan Adams cancelled separate appearances on Saturday night after testing positive for Covid-19. They join a number of artists 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 expected to perform a Tina Turner tribute at Saturday night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in Cleveland, Ohio, but cancelled 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.