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Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie Cancel SF Concert After Member’s Emergency

8/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Earth, Wind & Fire cancelled its Aug 6, 2026 San Francisco Chase Center concert with Lionel Richie after a member’s medical emergency.
Fire crews arrived at 5:30 p.m., after which an ambulance took the unidentified member to a hospital.
The band announced on Instagram that show will be rescheduled, tickets will be honored or refunded, tour will continue in cities, and Lionel Richie, 77, halted his June 24, 2026 St. Paul concert after a dizzy spell.

History

Historical Context

Michael Jackson announced a 50-date ‘This Is It’ residency at London’s O2 Arena in March 2009, slated to run from July 13 2009 through March 6 2010, which would have been the venue’s longest run. His death on June 25 2009 forced promoter AEG Live to refund tickets and spurred Sony’s posthumous documentary, released Oct 28 2009 and later grossing $267.9 million worldwide.

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Story summary

Earth, Wind & Fire cancelled its Aug 6, 2026 San Francisco Chase Center concert with Lionel Richie after a member’s medical emergency.
Fire crews arrived at 5:30 p.m., after which an ambulance took the unidentified member to a hospital.
The band announced on Instagram that show will be rescheduled, tickets will be honored or refunded, tour will continue in cities, and Lionel Richie, 77, halted his June 24, 2026 St. Paul concert after a dizzy spell.

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