Lionel Richie faced criticism from disappointed fans after canceling his joint concert with Earth, Wind & Fire just one hour before it was scheduled to start. The acclaimed performer took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain that severe weather prevented him from landing in the New York and surrounding areas, expressing his disappointment.
Some fans questioned Richie’s explanation, doubting the severity of the weather on the East Coast.
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“Come on, the weather has been fine all day in NJ & NY. At least provide us with the real reason for your absence,” one person wrote.
“Unbelievable! Have you ever considered driving from Boston to New York??” another person suggested.
Lionel Richie performed at TD Garden in Boston on August 11 and was supposed to perform at Madison Square Garden on August 12.
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Some fans expressed frustration about the timing of Richie’s announcement, feeling that it was too close to the start time of the concert.
“You made us sit in the Garden for an hour when you already knew you wouldn’t make it. Refund the tickets… forget the double parking, car service, and travel costs to attend on Monday, and we’ll call it even,” one user said.
“Thank you so much for announcing this an hour after the show was supposed to start,” another wrote.
Lionel Richie was supposed to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire at Madison Square Garden on August 12, but the show was canceled due to weather conditions.
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Richie informed his followers that the concert has been rescheduled for Monday, August 14. However, some fans noted that Earth, Wind & Fire are scheduled to perform separately in Connecticut on that date with host Derek Jeter.
Earth, Wind & Fire canceled their show in Connecticut on August 14 due to unforeseen circumstances, suggesting that they will likely perform with Lionel Richie in New York City.
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Earth, Wind & Fire shared a message from the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, where their performance was scheduled, stating that the concert has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 16, due to unforeseen circumstances. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. Derek Jeter will no longer be able to attend the rescheduled date. This suggests that Earth, Wind & Fire will perform with Lionel Richie on Monday.
Representatives for Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire have not yet responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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