Patti Smith performed on Wednesday (January 29th) with the Berlin Soundwalk Collective in Brazilian São Paulo. After half an hour, the singer suddenly collapsed on stage when she had read a contribution about climate change. Eyewitnesses reported that she would have stayed for minutes.
Later she came back to the stage in a wheelchair, explained: “Unfortunately I got sick and my doctor made it clear that I can’t go on. So we have to come up with something. I feel very bad. ”Then Smith broke off the performance, but beforehand“ Wing ”and“ Because the Night ”a capella.
Patti Smith suffered from heavy migraines
Soundwalk Collective published a little later Statement on Instagram. “Patti has had to struggle with heavy migraines in the past few days and she became dizzy on stage,” said the group. “She is now treated in a loving way by the best doctors.”
Even if it was initially unclear whether the musician would perceive the second gig in Sao Paolo, it was shown that she was not yet fit enough. The performance was canceled.
Patti Smith has also published an explanation in which she assures her fans that she is “doing well”. “I was examined by an excellent doctor and I was absolutely good at the time,” said the 78-year-old. “Please don’t believe any other story. With all the strife in the world, this explainable incident does not earn as much attention. I thank everyone for the sympathy. Believe me, I’m fine. “
Smith emphasized that “the press and social media are very exaggerated [des Vorfalls] spread”.