Yusuf/Cat Stevens Forced To Postpone North American Book Tour Due To Visa Delays

On Monday (September 29), Yusuf/Cat Stevens announced the postponement of his North American Cat on the Road to Findout Book Tour scheduled for October due to unspecified visa issues. “Waiting months for visa approvals, we held out as long as we could. However, at this point, the production logistics necessary for my show cannot be arranged in time,” Yusuf shared, while admitting, “I am really upset! Not least for my fans who have bought tickets and made travel plans to see me perform.” While the tour may still occur in the future if visas are eventually granted, it would be significantly delayed by his other commitments. Despite the postponement, Yusuf’s memoir is still set for publication on October 2 in the U.K. and October 7 in North America, with the 77-year-old musician adding, “Tour delays should not affect the book, which you’ll still be able to enjoy… the obvious benefit of it being — books don’t need visas!” (Variety)