Up to date June 25, 2026, 10:31 a.m. ET
Lionel Richie minimize his Minnesota tour opener quick after a “dizzy” spell.
The Grammy-winning singer, who’s on his Sing a Tune All Night time Lengthy Tour with Earth, Wind & Hearth, carried out his grooving hit “Dancing on the Ceiling” whereas sitting on a step on stage, per the Minnesota Star Tribune. He later instructed the St. Paul, Minnesota, viewers, “While you’re feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” admitting he’d by no means carried out the 1986 hit seated. He then launched into the ballad “Three Instances a Girl” whereas sitting at a grand piano.
Shortly after, simply over midway by means of his set, the 77-year-old singer introduced an “intermission,” in line with the outlet. He did not return, and after quarter-hour, his band additionally left. After practically 25 extra minutes with no phrase, saxophonist Dino Soldo appeared on stage to announce that “sadly, Lionel will not be feeling properly. He will not be capable of proceed.”
The Star Tribune reported that Richie was carrying leather-based pants and a leather-based jacket, and noticeably sweating throughout his 55 minutes on stage. Earth, Wind & Hearth drummer John Paris instructed the outlet the singer was “a bit of dehydrated” however in any other case didn’t know his well being standing.
Richie has but to talk out in regards to the abbreviated live performance. He’s anticipated to carry out in Chicago on Friday and in Columbus, Ohio, the day after.
USA TODAY has reached out to his reps for remark.
Rod Stewart just lately had bother respiratory on stage
Richie’s live performance abbreviation comes days after one other music icon appeared to wrestle on stage.
Rod Stewart, throughout a June 19 live performance as a part of his One Final Time Tour, was seen leaning on musical devices earlier than turning to crew members, who introduced out an oxygen tank and masks on stage, per live performance footage obtained by TMZ. After inhaling deeply, the singer turned again to the viewers and admitted he “practically fainted up right here,” possible partially because of the Utah venue’s high-altitude.
