Lionel Richie Reviews

Steve from Los Angeles, California

GREAT BANDS, BAD AUDIO CREW

High energy and great performances by EWF and Lionel couldn’t overcome the excessive bass which tended to drown out the other players, even the drummers. Maybe I’m getting too old for this type of show. The crowd seemed to love it. I could have a similar experience at a club for fraction of the price 🎸🏴‍☠️🫶

Honey Smith from Chicago, Illinois

LIONEL WAS A BUST, RAINY EVENING, LAWN SEATS, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019

I have loved Lionel Ritchie since I was in High School, during his Commodore days in 1980. That’s 39 years and I am 53. I was unimpressed. First, the opening band came on at 7:30, and Lionel did not come on until almost an hour after they played at about 9pm. Second, He only played for 90 minutes. Third, it sounded like he was singing to Pre-recorded vocals, like on a track. Forth, I wondered if there was lip syncing involved. Lastly, to much talking and “clapping”, not enough singing. It felt condescending. So, I was disappointed. We were sitting in the lawn, in the rain so maybe that had something to do with the sound but I doubt it as I have sat on the Lawn, for concerts many times, and it generally sounds amazing. I feel bad. Saying this, but I think he is past his prime vocally. He has a million other amazing qualities, so that’s why I gave him 3 stars, otherwise it would have been two.

Suzie from Los Angeles, California

CONCERT WAS OK NOT GREAT

Lionel was 45 minutes late coming out, no respect for our time. Saying Diana Ross was coming out to sing with him, getting the audience all excited to say it was a joke, was NOT funny. But his excessive sweating without doing much about it was disgusting. Voice OK not great.

Stephan Long island from New York, New York

LIONEL AND EWF

Earth, wind and fire rocked the house. Really great singing ,great music, great entertainment. Unfortunately Lionel Richie should’ve hung up the microphone a few years ago. Very personable, said some wonderful things. Sincere apology about missing the show on Saturday night. Singing days are definitely over.

JSmith from Houston, Texas

HIS VOICE/MIC SOUND NOT GOOD!

Earth Wind and Fire sorted out sound issues immediately. Lionel sounded flat, no richness or depth to the sound of his voice. So disappointing.

Mary from Denver CO

DID MILE HIGH HAVE AN IMPACT?

Ball Arena was packed last night for EWF and Lionel Richie. So much enthusiasm from an over 65 crowd, impressive! Not long into it, after many missed high notes, I wondered if Phillip Bailey’s lungs were struggling with the altitude. EWF gave an entertaining performance. Lionel Richie’s voice too was not strong. He was often off beat and flat. Wondered if his earpiece was working. And the music and sound mixing for Richie was pretty awful. Way too loud, the music lost its quality. Felt like they thought if they’d blast the sound, they’d cover up what was missing in Richies’ voice. Great light and laser show kept it entertaining.

Neil Wilson from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS, OR JUST SUCH BIG FANS UOUL FORGIVE WNYTHING?

He Eas absolutely terrible. TERRIBLE!! Earth, Wind & Fire were a different 'terr' word...TERRIFIC! Lionel came out singing 'Hello', as slow son, rarely done in concerts, but hey...made sense. His voice sounded absolutely awful! Sounded like he was singing through his nose. And everyone in my section was talking about it. The rest of the arena sat stunned. His song selection, while what you'd expect, was poorly arranged. Slow song, then an upbeat one or two where people would get up dance and forget the duck voice he was singing in for a short while, the 2-3 slow ones. Killed the momentum. He blabbered on, then lose track of his point. The drummer, while very talented, was all over the place either behind or faster than the beat. Almost sounded like he was playing a different song at times. Thank GOD for E,W, & F or the was a complete waste of a night...and my $500! You could DRAG me to go see that again! Only got a 2 star due to EWF. It's a 'no' from me dawg

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