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Lionel Richie abruptly pulls the plug on first tour stop after 'dizzy' spell
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- Lionel Richie brought the first stop on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire to an abrupt stop Wednesday evening, citing his health.
- The 77-year-old Grammy winner, hitmaker of “Hello” and “Say You, Say Me,” unexpectedly hit pause on the concert at the Grand Casino Arena in St.
- “What I have learned about my years of being in the business, when you are feeling dizzy, sit your a— down,” he joked, according to a TikTok posted Wednesday evening by user ynaffitmocha.
Lionel Richie, 77, launched his latest tour Wednesday evening but brought the show to an abrupt close because of health concerns. (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press) By Alexandra Del Rosario Staff Writer Contact June 25, 2026 10:33 AM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Lionel Richie brought the first stop on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire to an abrupt stop Wednesday evening, citing his health.
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