Paul McCartney tour 2014 dates have been postponed because of the virus the ex-Beatle the first seven dates of the American leg of his "Out There" tour. McCartney already had to cancel his tour dates in Japan and South Korea last month because of the illness.

McCartney's spokesman says the ex-Beatle is still recovering from the virus.

In a statement McCartney announced "I'm sorry but it's going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I'm feeling great but taking my docs' advice to take it easy for just a few more days. Look forward to seeing you all soon."

Paul McCartney's "Out There" world tour 2014 is scheduled to resume on July 5 in Albany, N.Y. The June 14-26 shows in Lubbock, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Nashville and Louisville have also been moved back.

Updated Paul McCartney 2014 Tour Dates

July 5, Albany, N.Y. - Times Union Center

July 7, Pittsburgh - Consol Energy Center

July 9, Chicago - United Center

July 12, Fargo, N.D. - Fargodome

July 14, Lincoln, Neb. - Pinnacle Bank Arena

July 16, Kansas City, Mo. - Sprint Center

August 2, Minneapolis - Target Field

August 5, Missoula, Mont. - Washington-Grizzly Stadium

August 7, Salt Lake City - EnergySolutions Arena

August 10, Los Angeles - Dodger Stadium

August 12 - Phoenix - US Airways Center

August 14 - San Francisco - Candlestick Park

Oct. 2, Lubbock, Texas - United Spirit Arena (re-scheduled from June 14)

Oct. 11, New Orleans - Smoothie King Center (re-scheduled from June 19)

Oct. 13, Dallas - American Airlines Center (re-scheduled from June 16)

Oct. 15, Atlanta - Philips Arena (re-scheduled from June 21)