Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams join growing list of vaccinated musicians who test positive for COVID-19

New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Canadian singer Bryan Adams canceled separate appearances on Saturday night after testing positive for COVID-19. They join a number of artists who contracted the virus despite vaccination.

“Jon is fully vaccinated and is feeling fine,” Bon Jovi’s publicist wrote in a statement. The musician was scheduled to perform on a three-night “Halloween weekend getaway” at Loews in South Beach, Florida, which reportedly included an acoustic storyteller performance, Q&A, and photo ops individual for fans.

Onlookers, who were asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result, had already shown up at the scene when the announcement was made, according to 7News Miami. It is not known if spectators will be reimbursed; tour company Runaway Tours did not respond to a request for comment.

Adams was scheduled to pay tribute to Tina Turner during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on Saturday night, but canceled her appearance after contracting COVID-19. Adams’s representative confirmed he was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no symptoms. Country star Keith Urban replaced at the last minute.

With the arrival in the spring of COVID-19 vaccines, the live music industry has rebounded this summer, giving way to a revival of places long closed by the pandemic. But studies have shown that COVID-19 vaccines, including those made by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, have lost their effectiveness over time, and as more breakthrough cases occur. , the music industry is experimenting with solutions to maintain momentum and ensure the safety of artists and workers on tour.

System of a Down was scheduled to perform on October 22-23 with Korn, Helmet and Russian Circles at Banc of California Stadium until frontman Serj Tankian announced he had struck a groundbreaking deal. The shows have been postponed to February 4 and 5, with the promise that tickets for the October shows will be honored.

England hitmaker Ed Sheeran was scheduled to perform on November 6 on “Saturday Night Live” – ​​but the singer announced on Instagram last week that he would only be doing virtual performances and interviews after testing positive for COVID-19. It has not yet been determined whether it will appear remotely on “SNL”. Page Six reported that “SNL” was looking for a replacement.

Following FDA approval, booster injections have become increasingly available to the public, albeit gradually. In California, all vaccinated adults over 65, or those with underlying health conditions, are advised to receive booster shots. Eligibility has been extended to all adults who live or work in settings at higher risk of exposure to the coronavirus, such as employees of hospitals, schools and grocery stores. Those caring for people at high risk are also eligible.

However, the limited eligibility poses a challenge for vaccinated adults who do not meet these qualifications. Los Angeles County has required proof of vaccination or a negative test result to enter indoor public spaces such as restaurants, living rooms and concert halls.

In light of the delta variant that triggered a slight increase in COVID-19 cases this summer, local concert halls like Troubador and Zebulon adopted this policy ahead of the county-wide mandate. But as young spectators wait for encore shots, the safety of live music events is on the line.

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