Journey skilled some technical difficulties throughout a latest Texas live performance.
The legendary rock band had carried out simply 5 songs when, throughout their 1981 hit “Don’t Cease Believin’,” they have been pressured to go away the stage at NRG Stadium throughout the Houston Livestock Present and Rodeo on Friday (March 14).
Fan-captured video from the occasion, shared on X, exhibits lead singer Arnel Pineda reaching the second verse of the tune earlier than the sound minimize out and the projector screens went darkish. Because the viewers continued singing alongside, unaware of the problem, members of Journey’s crew have been reportedly seen speeding to the stage with fireplace extinguishers. Shortly after, the gang was knowledgeable that the live performance wouldn’t proceed and that everybody wanted to evacuate, in line with KHOU. No accidents have been reported.
Journey had not addressed the state of affairs on social media at press time, however the Houston Rodeo later issued an official assertion concerning the cancellation on its Fb web page.
“Resulting from an unexpected electrical incident beneath the stage space, we regretfully announce the cancellation of tonight’s Journey live performance. We sincerely apologize to all followers for this disappointment,” the group wrote. “Our staff is working diligently to evaluate the state of affairs, and we are going to present updates concerning rescheduling choices and refunds as quickly as doable.”
Different native information shops, together with KPRC and ABC 13 Houston, reported that the incident was {an electrical} fireplace.
Following the abrupt cancellation, many followers have been left annoyed and in disbelief. “I’m right here proper now,” one particular person commented on the Houston Rodeo’s Fb submit. “Individuals are upset, however unforeseeable issues occur in every single day lives. I’m so glad everyone is protected and the whole lot was beneath management.”
One other fan shared, “We really thought that it was part of the present. 70,000 folks singing ‘Don’t Cease Believing’ completely in unison, unprompted was stunning! I’m glad everybody within the band and crew are okay. I’m grateful all of us on the present are okay. Depend your blessings people, issues simply occur typically.”
