Cat Stevens Is ‘Really Upset’ After Postponing North American Book Tour Due to Visa Issues

Cat Stevens has postponed his book tour due to unspecified visa issues.

On Monday, Sept. 29, the British singer-songwriter announced the postponement of his North American Cat on the Road to Findout book tour in a Facebook post.

“Sadly, my Cat on the Road to Findout Book Tour in the U.S. and Canada looks like it won’t go ahead as scheduled in October,” the 77-year-old musician, who changed his name to Yusuf Islam after embracing the Muslim faith, wrote.

“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,” he continued. “I am really upset! Not least for my fans who have bought tickets and made travel plans to see me perform.”

Stevens noted that his fans in North America may still have a “chance” of seeing the tour if “visa approvals eventually come through.”

“Those dates would be some time away because of other travel tour plans but, hopefully, fans will be able to hop on the Peace Train route at some time in the future,” he wrote.

Stevens concluded, “Meanwhile, 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!”

The “Morning Has Broken” singer’s memoir Cat on the Road to Findout is due for release on Oct. 7. See the postponed dates here.

According to his website, Stevens’ memoir is “a profound exploration of identity, faith, and the universal search for meaning.”

The book “unveils the untold chapters of his remarkable journey — illustrated with dozens of drawings in Yusuf’s own hand, self-penned with raw honesty and poetic insight, he reflects on the challenges, controversies, and triumphs that have defined his life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the soul of a man who has lived multiple lives in one – finally shedding light on all those hidden ‘in-betweens.’ ”