Rock band HEART has abruptly halted its “Royal Flush Tour” after lead singer Ann Wilson underwent surgery and was ordered by doctors to rest for the remainder of the year.
The news comes as a blow to fans, particularly one Ontario man who is now facing a refund battle after the opening act for the upcoming DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY concert in Toronto was cancelled.
HEART was originally scheduled to open the August 2 show at Rogers Centre.
“I wanted to see Heart. I’ve never seen them after all these years,” Paul Leger told CTV News Toronto.
After HEART dropped out, the promoter for the Toronto show announced that CHEAP TRICK would be the new opening act.
“I was very angry,” Leger said. “The way I look at it, Ticketmaster is trying to pull a ‘cheap trick’ on me. I didn’t spend that money to see CHEAP TRICK. I wanted to see HEART.”
Leger says that while he wishes Wilson well, he is on a fixed income and wants a refund for the $140 ticket.
“It’s unfair. All I’m asking for is a refund,” he said.
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