Earth, Wind, And Fire Band Member Suffers Medical Emergency Forcing Cancelation Of Show

August 07, 2026 11:48 AM ET Earth, Wind & Fire called off their Thursday San Francisco concert due to an undisclosed medical emergency.The band issued a brief statement on their Instagram page that read, “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.”Their statement continued, “As a result, tonight’s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon.”The legendary band did not disclose the name of the band member who suffered the health crisis, or provide further insight on their condition. A representative for the San Francisco Fire Department, Mariano Elias, told TMZ that a fire engine and a private ambulance responded to a “cardiac incident” call at the Chase Cente