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Lionel Richie cut his Minnesota tour opener short after a "dizzy" spell.The Grammy-winning singer, who is on his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, performed his grooving hit "Dancing on the Ceiling" while sitting on a step on stage, per the Minnesota Star Tribune. He later told the St. Paul, Minnesota, audience, "When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down," admitting he'd never performed the 1986 hit seated. He then launched into the ballad "Three Times a Lady" while sitting at a grand piano.Shortly after, just over halfway through his set, the 77-year-old singer announced an "intermission," according to the outlet. He didn't return, and after 15 minutes, his band also left. After nearly 25 more minutes with no word, saxophonist Dino Soldo appeared on stage to announce that "unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well. He won't be able to continue."The Star Tribune reported that Richie was wearing leather pants and a leather jacket, and noticeably sweating during his 55 minutes on stage. Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris told the outlet the singer was "a little dehydrated" but otherwise did not know his health status.Richie has yet to speak out about the abbreviated concert. He is expected to perform in Chicago on Friday and in Columbus, Ohio, the day after.USA TODAY has reached out to his reps for comment.Rod Stewart recently had trouble breathing on stageRichie's concert abbreviation comes days after another music icon appeared to struggle on stage.Rod Stewart, during a June 19 concert as part of his One Last Time Tour, was seen leaning on musical instruments before turning to crew members, who brought out an oxygen tank and mask on stage, per concert footage obtained by TMZ. After breathing in deeply, the singer turned back to the audience and admitted he "nearly fainted up here," likely in part due to the Utah venue's high-altitude.
