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Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly postpones show over ‘medical emergency involving a band member’

A private ambulance responded to a “cardiac incident” at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Thursday night, with the patient in “critical condition.”​A private ambulance responded to a “cardiac incident” at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Thursday night, with the patient in “critical condition.” 

Earth, Wind & Fire canceled their San Francisco show on Thursday night minutes before taking the stage.

“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,” the group wrote in an Instagram statement.

“As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon,” the statement continued.

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After sharing instructions for attendees trying to “retain [their] tickets” or get a refund, they concluded, “We sincerely apologize for the unexpected change and appreciate everyone’s understanding.”

The Grammy winners did not provide further details or clarify which musician was affected.

This is a developing story…

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Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey, and Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire perform onstage.
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Earth Wind and Fire postpones show with Lionel Richie at Chase Center in San Francisco due to medical emergency.
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Earth, Wind & Fire poses for a group portrait.
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Verdine White, B. David Whitworth, Philip Bailey, and Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire performing onstage.
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