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by Best Classic Bands Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\"\"Yusuf\/Cat Stevens announced today (September 29, 2025) that his U.S. tour has been postponed due to continued delays in the processing of his performance visa. The news followed his initial acknowledgment ten days earlier that the tour was in \u201cserious jeopardy.\u201d In the latest post, the legendary singer-songwriter wrote it \u201clooks like it won\u2019t go ahead as scheduled in October. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cI am really upset! Not least for my fans who have bought tickets and made travel plans to see me perform.\u201d The run was to include a show in Toronto, ON, which has also been postponed.<\/p>\n

The tour, announced last May, is in support of his long-awaited memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout. The autobiography, published September 18, in the U.K. through Constable, and coming October 7 in North America through Genesis Publications, is described as \u201can extraordinary soul-baring journey through the triumphs, trials, and transcendental quest of one of music\u2019s most enigmatic figures of our time.\u201d Stevens completed the U.K.\/Ireland edition of the tour of music and discussion on Sept. 22. The North American edition of the tour, \u201cAn Evening of Tales, Tunes and Other Mysteries,\u201d was supposed to begin on October 2 in Philadelphia. The book is available for in the U.S. here<\/strong><\/a>, in Canada here<\/strong><\/a> and in the U.K. here<\/strong><\/a>. (The audiobook will be narrated by its author.)<\/p>\n

The earlier post from Sept. 19, headlined \u201cYusuf\/Cat Stevens Tour on the Brink\u201d on his Facebook page, notes, \u201cDespite our team\u2019s exhaustive efforts, the required performance visas for Yusuf and his band have not yet been issued. \u2018We\u2019ve prepared something truly special for my American audience, but this is out of our hands,\u2019 said Yusuf.<\/p>\n

In the latest post, on Sept. 29, he wrote, \u201cNorth American audiences may still get a chance to see 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

From the May 20 tour announcement: Each night, Stevens will engage in an in-depth conversation about his new memoir, which chronicles his evolution from chart-topping pop star to spiritual explorer. The evening will also feature select unplugged performances of songs that have defined generations, offering an intimate journey through the life and music of one of the most beloved and enigmatic artists of our time.<\/p>\n

Stevens shared his enthusiasm following the tour\u2019s opening night.<\/p>\n

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Thank you Cambridge \u2026. it was a great love filled reunion of souls, and minds#Peace<\/a> #Cambridge<\/a> #OnTheRoadToFindout<\/a> #Tour<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/q6ycRWSl10<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Yusuf \/ Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In July, Stevens announced a companion audio collection, On the Road to Findout: Greatest Hits. The September 5 release, via A&M\/UMe, in a variety of CD and LP formats, is available in the U.S. here<\/strong><\/a>, in Canada here<\/strong><\/a> and in the U.K. here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Our review of the new anthology<\/a><\/p>\n

From the May 13 book announcement: More than a memoir, the Yusuf\/Cat Stevens<\/strong><\/a> story is a backstage pass to the mind of a man who has lived a thousand lives. From his folk troubadour beginnings, to the glamorous chaos of \u201860s pop stardom, to his \u201870s reign as a generational voice, his songs formed a musical odyssey that intricately recorded the journey to self-discovery. Then came his unexpected departure from superstardom, embracing Islam and leaving fans heartbroken.<\/p>\n

Missing from the public narrative has been the intimate story of his deeply emotive transformation \u2013 until now. Cat on the Road to Findout finally reveals the curious complexity and intellectual reasoning behind his navigation through life \u2013 a voyage which has now culminated in his return to music and art, to share his lessons of life with those seekers, dreamers, and believers, who still love and admire him. He remains true to the optimistic message of his melodic peace train.<\/p>\n

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Yusuf\/Cat Stevens in 2025 (Photo: Aminah Yusuf; used with permission)<\/p>\n

Cat Stevens, born Steven Demetre Georgiou, on July 21, 1948, rose to fame in the swinging \u201860s with pop hits such as \u201cMatthew and Son\u201d and \u201cThe First Cut Is the Deepest.\u201d His early career was interrupted by a near-fatal battle with tuberculosis \u2013 a turning point that ignited his quest for peace and understanding. Emerging from this experience, he rapidly rose to become one of the most prolific singer\/songwriter icons of the \u201870s, captivating the world with soul-stirring anthems such as \u201cWild World,\u201d \u201cFather and Son,\u201d \u201cPeace Train,\u201d and \u201cMorning Has Broken.\u201d His classic albums Mona Bone Jakon, Tea for the Tillerman, and Teaser and the Firecat<\/strong><\/a> have earned him a rightful place in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

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Following another dangerous encounter with fate and a near-drowning experience in 1975, Cat\u2019s life took a spiritual turn as he converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam. Leaving the music industry behind, Yusuf dedicated his life to God, family, and humanitarian work, for which he received numerous prestigious international honors, including the World Award for \u201chumanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war\u201d and the Man of Peace Award, voted for by The Nobel Peace Laureates.<\/p>\n

The latest chapter is Yusuf\u2019s return to music, through which he has re-joined his past and present lives. Now known as Yusuf\/Cat Stevens \u2013 a name that represents the synergy between the two key periods of his existence \u2013 his inspirational story is one of quest, survival, and redemption. With more than 100 million records sold , his soulful voice and poetic lyrics continue to inspire, now intertwined with a life of activism and altruism. As a campaigner for faith education, ecological consciousness, and humanitarian work, Yusuf has become a global advocate for peace and coexistence.<\/p>\n

Cat on the Road to Findout unveils the untold chapters of Yusuf\u2019s remarkable journey, illustrated with dozens of drawings in his own hand and archival imagery, self-penned with raw honesty and poetic insight. The long-awaited memoir invites readers to a rare glimpse into the soul of a man who has lived multiple lives in one.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the book tour, he says: \u201cHaving passed through the exhaustingly complex maze of everyday material life, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic achievements, I think I\u2019ve got a few things to share. Keeping an open mind was part of the nature I instinctively maintained as a creative songwriter. Nothing was off-bounds. Music was a way of discovering my purpose within the universe. I just kept on exploring, reading, and learning more, ignoring myths and warnings and crossing dangerous-looking bridges into the vast ranges of philosophies and through the veils of the spiritual unknown.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cat Stevens Cat On The Road To Findout\u2014An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, And Other Mysteries 2025 Book Tour\u2014Postponed<\/strong> (Tickets are available here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and here<\/strong><\/a>)
Oct 02 \u2013 Philadelphia, PA \u2013 The Met
Oct 06 \u2013 Boston, MA \u2013 Boch Center Theatre
Oct 08 \u2013 Toronto, ON \u2013 Massey Hall
Oct 11 \u2013 New York, NY \u2013 Beacon Theatre
Oct 12 \u2013 New York, NY \u2013 Beacon Theatre
Oct 14 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 Chicago Theatre
Oct 18 \u2013 San Francisco, CA \u2013 The Masonic
Oct 21 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \u2013 Dolby Theatre
Oct 22 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \u2013 Dolby Theatre<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Our 2016 Stevens concert review<\/a><\/p>\n

[Stevens\u2019 little known 1974 concert album, Saturnight: Live From Tokyo, has been released in the U.S. in multiple formats for the first time ever. The 2025 title is available on CD and vinyl in the U.S. here<\/strong><\/a> and in the U.K. here<\/strong><\/a>.]<\/p>\n

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