Williams postpones Hong Kong show

Williams postpones Hong Kong show

LOS ANGELES: Singer Andy Williams has postponed an April
concert in Hong Kong due to concerns over a mysterious flu-like
disease that is spreading through the Asian city.

Williams, along with a troupe of 20 musicians, singers and
dancers, was supposed to perform on April 12 at the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Center.

But he postponed the show until June 6 because of the outbreak
of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, that has sickened
hundreds of people.

"In deference to my band and the others traveling with us, I
just didn't want to take any health risks," Williams said.
"Hopefully, the source of the problem will be determined and
things brought under control."

Williams, 75, was in Las Vegas on Tuesday for the opening of
Celine Dion's new show and theater at Caesars Palace. Williams
was the first headliner to perform at the casino in 1966. --AP