Medical emergency leads Earth, Wind and Fire to cancel concert
Earth, Wind & Fire canceled plans to take the stage Thursday evening in San Francisco after a medical emergency involving one of the band’s members.The legendary group announced the unexpected change shortly before its scheduled performance Thursday at the Chase Center."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," a statement posted on the band's social media account read. "As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon."BARRY MANILOW RESCHEDULES CONCERT 45 MINUTES BEFORE START AMID ONGOING LUNG CANCER RECOVERY"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 statement continued.
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Earth, Wind & Fire canceled plans to take the stage Thursday evening in San Francisco after a medical emergency involving one of the band’s members.The legendary group announced the unexpected change shortly before its scheduled performance Thursday at the Chase Center."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," a statement posted on the band's social media account read. "As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon."BARRY MANILOW RESCHEDULES CONCERT 45 MINUTES BEFORE START AMID ONGOING LUNG CANCER RECOVERY"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 statement continued. "We sincerely apologize for the unexpected change and appreciate everyone’s understanding."No additional details about the nature of the medical emergency were immediately provided.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERFox News Digital reached out to the band's representatives for additional comment.Earth, Wind & Fire joined Richie for the Sing A Song All Night Long Tour beginning in June. The group made stops across North America, including Canada, and had just begun the California leg.Founder Maurice White established the band in Chicago around 1969.LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING?
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- Earth, Wind & Fire canceled plans to take the stage Thursday evening in San Francisco after a medical emergency involving one of the band’s members.The legendary group announced the unexpected change shortly before its scheduled performance Thursday at the Chase Center."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," a statement posted on the band's social media account read. "As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon."BARRY MANILOW RESCHEDULES CONCERT 45 MINUTES BEFORE START AMID ONGOING LUNG CANCER RECOVERY"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 statement continued.
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