Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMusic legend Lionel Richie, 77, was forced to cut short his concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, after experiencing a dizzy spell on stage. During his performance of 'Dancing on the Ceiling', Richie signalled he needed to sit down and later told the audience it was a 'bad sign'. His saxophonist, Dino Soldo, subsequently informed the crowd that Richie was unwell and unable to continue the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The Independent has contacted Richie's representatives for comment, and no cancellations have been announced for his upcoming shows, including one in Chicago. Fans expressed concern for Richie's health, who has previously spoken about past vocal cord injuries and acid reflux issues. In fullLionel Richie abruptly ends concert after falling ill midway throughThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Lionel Richie forced to cut his concert short – here’s why
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMusic legend Lionel Richie, 77, was forced to cut short his concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, after experiencing a dizzy spell on stage. During his performance of 'Dancing on the Ceiling', Richie signalled he needed to sit down and later told the audience it was a 'bad sign'. His saxophonist, Dino Soldo, subsequently informed the crowd that Richie was unwell and unable to continue the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The Independent has contacted Richie's representatives for comment, and no cancellations have been announced for his upcoming shows, including one in Chicago. Fans expressed concern for Richie's health, who has previously spoken about past vocal cord injuries and acid reflux issues. In fullLionel Richie abruptly ends concert after falling ill midway throughThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
