Fans disappointed: Unexpected blackout at Houston Rodeo cuts Journey concert short

On Friday night, an electrical fire at the Houston Rodeo abruptly ended band Journey’s performance. Many fans had to exit the place completely disappointed. Organisers later confirmed that an electrical fire had occurred.

In a statement released on social media, Houston Rodeo said that an unforeseen electrical incident happened at the time of Journey’s performance under the stage area, causing the cancellation of the concert.

Houston Rodeo’s response to sudden blackout

Houston Rodeo has sincerely apologized to all fans for the disappointment, stressing that organisers are putting considerable effort into assessing the situation. Updates regarding rescheduling options and refunds are expected to reach us soon.

This unexpected incident on Friday is making global headlines. The band had just started to perform one of their iconic hits and the audience sang along. But about 30 seconds into the song, the stage got dark.

Initially, many of the attendees believed that the sudden blackout is nothing but a planned moment to boost audience participation. But about a minute later, staff appeared on stage to escort the band members to safety.

Journey: one of the best-selling bands of all time

Formed in San Francisco in 1973, Journey is a prominent rock band in the country. They had their biggest commercial success in the period from 1978 to 1987. They also released a series of hit songs, such as ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ and ‘Escape’.

Journey has sold more than 50 million albums in the US, making them one of the best-selling bands in the country. Their global sales have reached more than 100 million records, easily making them one of the best-selling bands of all time globally.