Jon Bon Jovi Ends Show Abruptly Due to Sinus Infection

Jon Bon Jovi had to hit the brakes on his Madison Square Garden show Thursday night … abruptly ending his set due to an illness … and promising fans he would make it up to them.

Video of the legendary rocker is going viral online … showing the moment he tells fans he can’t continue the show.

Bon Jovi says he can’t continue and needs to cool it … and he tells fans if they hold on to their ticket stubs, he will make sure they get the performance they deserve at a later date.

A rep for the rocker told PEOPLE, “Jon Bon Jovi spoke from stage and told fans he has been battling a sinus infection which led to the show’s early ending. … As part of the Bon Jovi residency at Madison Square Garden, Jon has said numerous times that it has been a joy to return to live shows for the band. Updated information will be available shortly.”

Bon Jovi’s touring again after a long hiatus following a serious vocal cord issue that required surgery. This was just the eighth show of his Forever Tour.