Here at Phoenix New Times, we were excited to see Sting (and his 3.0 project) come to Phoenix on Jan. 24. But then, just as we were finishing up this very piece, the former Police frontman announced an illness that postponed the Phoenix concert to June 1 (via ABC 15).

Sting has been forced to postpone several upcoming performances after the British singer-songwriter contracted a throat infection.

Sting has revealed it was a “temporary throat infection” that forced him to postpone a string of performances this week.

The production of legendary British singer and songwriter Sting announced one of those pieces of news that the music world regrets, and at 73 years of age, the former member of The

Sting has shared a personal message regarding his health after worrying his fans by canceling a string of shows due to illness. Earlier this week, the former Police frontman shared a statement via his representatives announcing his rescheduled shows after receiving advice from his doctor to rest.

Sting has recently postponed several concerts in the United States and canceled his participation in an award ceremony due to health issues.

Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows," said a statement on the musician's official Instagram account on Tuesday, Jan. 21

British singer Sting has been forced to cancel upcoming appearances due to his health. The 73-year-old planned to be touring the US from January 24 and to collect a lifetime achievement award. “On advisement from his doctor,

Sting says he is ‘steadily improving’ from infection which ‘prevented singing’ - The British star praised his fans ‘for all of the well wishes’.

Sting has shared a personal update on his health after worrying his fans. The former Police frontman was forced to cancel his upcoming gigs and appearances in North America this

Sting is currently in the midst of his Sting 3.0 tour. After a special joint performance with Billy Joel at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 8, the “Fortress Around Your Heart” artist will embark on a run of Latin American shows starting Feb. 14 in Rio de Janeiro.