At 84 years old, Sir Tom Jones may be slowing down physically, but his voice remains as powerful as ever. During a recent performance at the YouTube Theater in California, the legendary singer took to the stage with the help of a cane and performed seated for most of the night — but still delivered a show that left fans cheering.
Tom has been open about his ongoing hip problems, describing them as the result of “wear and tear.” He previously had surgery on his left hip, and now his right is giving him trouble. Despite doctor’s advice to undergo surgery, Tom decided to complete his U.S. tour first, saying, “I’ve got a show to do!”
To manage the pain, he now keeps a stool on stage. “I’m fine for the first few songs,” he explained, “then it starts to hurt, so I sit down — and people still love it.”
The Welsh icon is currently making his way through a string of U.S. tour dates, with stops in Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Fans continue to pack venues, proving that even seated, Tom Jones still knows how to steal the show.
Earlier this year, he had to cancel a concert in Budapest due to viral laryngitis, but he made it clear that he hadn’t collapsed, as rumors suggested. Instead, he followed medical advice and rescheduled the performance.
Despite the setbacks, Sir Tom remains unstoppable — showing that age and injury may slow him down, but they won’t take him off the stage.
