HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Elton John was released from a London hospital on Thursday after suffering from an E-coli bacterial infection and influenza.

The illness prompted John to miss several shows in his native U.K. last week as he sought hospital treatment.

The 62-year-old "Rocket Man" also postponed several upcoming North America "Face 2 Face" tour dates with Billy Joel. The concerts, which were scheduled for this week in Seattle and Portland, are likely to be rescheduled for December.

John is expected to resume his concert schedule on Nov. 14 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.