Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly postpones show over ‘medical emergency involving band member’
Earth, Wind & Fire postponed their San Francisco show on Thursday night minutes before taking the stage.
“We are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco due to a medical emergency involving a member of our band,” the group wrote in an Instagram statement.
“As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon,” the statement continued.
After sharing instructions for attendees trying to “retain [their] tickets” or get a refund, they concluded, “We sincerely apologize for the unexpected change and appreciate everyone’s understanding.”
The Grammy winners did not provide further details or clarify which musician was affected.
A rep for the San Francisco Fire Department told TMZ a fire engine and private ambulance responded to a “cardiac incident” at the venue Thursday evening.
When transported to a local hospital, the patient’s condition was listed as “critical.”
The band’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
The next stop on the “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour is scheduled in Palm Desert, California, on Saturday, with subsequent stops in Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin.
Earth, Wind & Fire is co-headlining the tour with Lionel Richie, whose June health scare caused another concert cancelation.
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