Lionel Richie outrages 20K fans, cancels MSG show an hour after start time

[Kamaji]

Lionel Richie outrages 20K fans after canceling Earth Wind & Fire’s MSG show an hour after start time due to weather: ‘Waiting all night long’

By Steven Vago, Patrick Reilly and Dean Balsamini
August 12, 2023

Apparently, water is greater than earth, wind and fire for Lionel Richie.

Lionel Richie and Earth Wind & Fire canceled their sold-out Madison Square Garden show Saturday — an hour after it was set to begin — when the singer said he was unable to fly into the Big Apple due to poor weather conditions.

The 20,000 fans in attendance, some of whom spent hundreds on tickets and hotel rooms, blasted the iconic singer for keeping them waiting “all night long.”

“Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight,” the “Endless Love” singer tweeted at 8:31 p.m. The show was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

“I’m so bummed. We are rescheduling the show to Monday Aug 14. Can’t wait to perform for you all. Tickets for tonight’s show are valid for the show on Monday.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/08/12/lionel-richie-outrages-20k-fans-after-canceling-earth-wind-fires-msg-show-an-hour-after-start-time-due-to-weather-waiting-all-night-long/

[mountaineer]

How was he supposed to get there if he couldn't get there?

In 1976, Mr. M had a ticket to a Harry Chapin concert in Charleston, WV, but snow prevented Harry from flying in. Concertgoers at the hall received word that they could get a refund if they wanted, but he'd try to get there eventually. Most left, settling for the refund.

 He had someone drive him, arriving 3 or 4 hours late with no band - just him and his guitar. The 20 or so who stuck around were treated to an intimate concert. He invited them to sit with him onstage as he performed his set. Doing "Taxi," he sang, "She said ..." and the audience responded, singing, "How are you, Harry?"

A fond memory of Mr. M.