UPDATE: Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis was hospitalized on Saturday with intestinal flu, forcing the cancellation of a concert by the band that had been scheduled for Irvine, California.
The rock band had been set to perform at the KROQ Weenie Roast at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, according to the Associated Press.
He is expected to make a full recovery, band spokesmanย Brian Bumbery told The Associated Press.
Bassist Flea announced the decision to cancel the concert from the stage.
“Anthony is on his way to the hospital right now and we’re unable to play this evening,” he told the crowd, according to the AP.