Lionel Richie’s recent performance comes after a sudden concert cancellation, which he later expressed regret for.
The renowned artist had to delay a planned show in New York City alongside Earth, Wind & Fire at Madison Square Garden. The postponement occurred just an hour after the scheduled start time on Saturday. Richie then confirmed that the event would take place on the following Monday night.
“I had two ‘no’s’ to come at the same time,” Richie said. “And when those two decided it’s a no — when God says no and when the pilot says no, the answer …” Richie explained on stage Monday in video shared by concertgoers. “I tried to bribe the pilot. And the pilot said, ‘I do want to see my wife tomorrow.’ So tonight we are going to make up for that. I apologize for that a thousand times.”
Presently, Richie is the headliner for the “Sing a Song All Night Long Tour,” alongside Earth, Wind & Fire.
