Iconic US band pull out of gig hours before they’re due onstage – blaming ‘medical emergency’

A LEGENDARY band pulled out of a gig just hours before they were due onstage. Due to a “medical emergency”, Earth, Wind & Fire, who are known for their smash hit September, were forced to postpone their show in San Francisco last night. Earth, Wind & Fire have pulled out of a performance at the last minute Credit: Getty The iconic band are known for hits like their viral track September Credit: AP:Associated Press The iconic band are currently in the middle of performing as special guests and co-headliners alongside Lionel Richie on their joint Sing a Song All Night Long North American tour. Taking to Instagram to reveal they were pulling out of the concert and postponing, they penned: “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. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! “As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon. “Ticket holders should retain their tickets, which will be honored for the new date, or refunds will be available at the point of purchase. The band shared the above statement on social media Credit: Instagram Lionel Richie is currently on tour with the band and also shared the news Credit: Getty “We sincerely apologize for the unexpected change and appreciate everyone’s understanding.” Lionel Richie also shared a statement about the band being forced to pull out of performing. He penned on his stories: “Earth, Wind & Fire is unable to perform as scheduled tonight due to a medical emergency involving a member of their band. “As a result, tonight’s show will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon. Most read in Showbiz “We appreciate everyone’s understanding.” When Lionel’s tour with the band kicked off earlier this summer, he was performing at the Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota when he endured an ill spell. Lionel felt dizzy, which forced him to take a moment to sit down while on stage. He was later taken to hospital after his funny turn in front of his fans, with him forced to end the concert. Earth, Wind & Fire drummer, John Paris, later told the Minnesota Star Tribune that he was simply “a little dehydrated“. Comment now