Lionel Richie Ends Opening Night Concert Early Due to Dizziness
The 77-year-old singer stopped his St. Paul show after about an hour, citing dizziness and dehydration, and will resume the tour in Chicago later this week.
Lionel Richie halted his opening-night performance at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, roughly an hour into the concert after reporting feeling dizzy. While singing "Dancing on the Ceiling," he paused, sat on a platform and later told the audience he was experiencing dizziness and dehydration.
"When you're feeling dizzy, sit your a— down," he joked, according to attendees. He then moved to the piano and performed "Three Times a Lady" while seated before stepping offstage. The saxophonist informed the crowd that Richie would not be able to continue, and the audience waited about 40 minutes before receiving an official update. The show, originally scheduled for about 90 minutes, concluded after roughly 55 minutes. Richie had posted on Instagram earlier in the day expressing excitement for the kickoff. His drummer, John Paris, said Richie showed no prior signs of illness and later explained the singer felt "a little dehydrated." Richie is expected to resume the tour on Friday in Chicago and will continue through major U.S. and Canadian cities, with the final date set for Aug. 14 in Austin, Texas.