Overview
- The opening night of Richie’s North American Sing A Song All Night Long tour in St. Paul ended early after the singer showed signs of dizziness during performance and left the stage after about 55 minutes on June 24.
- Band members paused the show and, roughly 40 minutes later, saxophonist Dino Soldo told the crowd that Richie would not be able to continue that evening.
- Local reports and eyewitness video say medics met Richie backstage and he was transported to a nearby hospital, a move the Saint Paul fire department confirmed as a hospital transport of an adult from the arena.
- Organizers announced the Chicago and Columbus dates were postponed on doctors’ advice to allow Richie to rest, and further tour scheduling will depend on medical clearance.
- No official health update has come from Richie or his team, leaving fans and promoters to rely on venue statements, band comments and media reports that describe the hospital trip as precautionary.