Rod Stewart cancels London Earl's Court gig with throat infection

Rod Stewart had to cancel his London gig last night because of a throat infection. A spokesman told reporters: "Rod has been forced to postpone his first London engagement at Earls Court tonight because of a severe viral throat infection. Under doctor's orders, Rod has been told to rest until his next scheduled Earls Court date on Wednesday May 11." Last night's gig will be rescheduled for a later date.