Lionel Richie and Other Black Music Icons You Need to See Live Soon
As the news of Lionel Richie‘s latest health scare and hospitalization has long-time fans rightfully concerned, we started thinking about other veteran artists who have been entertaining the masses for decades.
While some singers like Gladys Knight may be taking a step back due to health concerns or, like Richie, simply taking the time to ensure their health is in check, there are a handful of others who are still taking the stage and delivering amazing performances. Keep reading for our list of who you need to check out!
Lionel Richie
Richie may have suffered a couple of health scares recently, but that’s not going to stop him from performing and making his listeners smile. He’s especially not going to do that while he has fellow iconic group Earth, Wind & Fire singing and dancing alongside him! While we know the 77-year-old Richie can’t literally dance “All Night Long,” we know he’d dedicated to making sure folks have a good time and that’s exactly what he’d been doing. Get well soon, Lionel!
Related: Everything We Know About Lionel Richie’s Latest Health Scare
Diana Ross
Diana Ross, a.k.a. “The Boss,” will forever be a diva and one of the most iconic singers ever. Through all her glitz, glam and sweet singing, she’s continued to wow fans since making her musical debut back in the 1960s. But if the 82-year-old has proven anything, it’s that age doesn’t have to stop you from continuing to do what you love. And that’s exactly why she’s still hitting the road and touring all across the country, with her most recent stops being in California before concluding in Las Vegas. She’s definitely one star whose light keeps shining, so you’d better get in and check her out ASAP!
Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson overcame his own health challenges recently, but that didn’t keep him away from the stage or a mic for too long. In fact, he’s looking better than ever on his current tour! But unlike some of his peers, the 73-year-old singer only has a few more dates left, so you’d better grab your tickets while you still can. (Trust us, seeing him perform will be worth the money because his mic is always on.)
The Isley Brothers
Believe it or not, The Isley Brothers are still out here making folks swoon, bringing the funk to stages all over the country. If you missed them during their stellar performance at the 55th Annual New Orleans Jazz Festival earlier this year, you still have time to catch them at select cities this fall. In fact, they’ll be headed to Las Vegas and Kansas City, MO in September, so if you live in either of those cities, we suggest you get your coins together! They may be in their early 70s and mid-80s, but believe us when we tell you, their show is a good time!
Patti LaBelle
If you weren’t able to catch Patti LaBelle performing alongside Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills and more as part of “The Queens Tour” earlier this year, there’s still hope! The “New Attitude” singer is now on a tour of her own with upcoming stops this month in Tennessee, Louisiana and Oklahoma. She really makes 82 look like the new 52, giving folks a show with vocals that are still on point. That’s how you do it!
