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Liam Gallagher cuts short concert because of chest infection
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This picture taken on Jan. 14 shows English singer, songwriter and former lead singer of rock band Oasis Liam Gallagher, performing at a concert in Jakarta. (AFP/Bahtiar)
A chest infection has forced Liam Gallagher to pull out of a concert mid-performance on Sunday.
The Independent reported that video footage recorded by fans showed him explaining that his voice sounded "f**king horrific" before leaving the Lollapalooza Festival stage in Santiago.
Halfway through his set, Gallagher stopped and said to the crowd, “My voice is absolutely smashed. I’m not just going to stand here all night screaming out for everybody sounding f**g horrific. I’m very sorry I can’t sing the tunes.”
The former Oasis frontman then walked off stage while the audience booed, prompting him to say: “If you ain’t gonna have fun, I’m wasting my time.”
Gallagher later posted a statement on his Twitter account explaining his trouble with breathing and promised to reschedule the show.
"Liam was diagnosed with a sinus, ear and nose infection after a European show a few weeks ago which has led to a chest infection. He has been continuing to perform and trying to push through it but unfortunately today he was finding it hard breathing on stage and wasn't able to continue the set.
"Liam is severely disappointed and upset that he couldn't finish the show and wants to apologize to everyone who came out to see him tonight. He promises to reschedule a gig in Santiago as soon as possible." (wng)
