Singer Lionel Richie experienced a difficult moment at the start of his new tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. During the first concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, he had to cancel the performance due to physical discomfort.
Dizziness in the middle of the show
The incident occurred Wednesday night at the Grand Casino Arena. Richie was performing “Dancing on the Ceiling” when he suddenly stopped and took a seat on a platform. According to videos on networks, he felt dizzy.
At the end of the song, the 77-year-old artist joked with the audience: he said he felt strange and that it was better to stay seated. Minutes later, saxophonist Dino Soldo announced that Richie could not continue. The show ended ahead of schedule.
What’s next for the tour?
The concert marked the beginning of a series of 26 dates across the United States, with stops in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. So far, the musician’s team has not given more details about his health or if there will be changes in the upcoming performances.
Lionel Richie rose to fame in the ’70s with The Commodores, and went on to build a solo career filled with hits like “Hello,” “All Night Long” and “Say You, Say Me.” He has sold millions of records, won Grammy Awards and an Oscar. His charisma keeps him one of the most beloved figures in music.




