Journey Cancels Houston Concert Mid-Song Due to Electrical Fire
The band was performing their iconic hit 'Don't Stop Believin'' when a stage fire forced an abrupt end to the show at NRG Stadium.
- Journey's concert at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was cut short during their fifth song, 'Don't Stop Believin',' due to an electrical fire under the stage.
- The sound system and stage visuals shut down suddenly, leaving the crowd of 79,000 to continue singing the song unaccompanied before realizing the issue.
- Band members exited the stage, and an announcement informed fans that the show was canceled for safety reasons; no injuries were reported.
- Journey co-founder Neal Schon expressed regret on social media, thanking fans for their enthusiasm and offering to reschedule, though this was not possible for the venue.
- Rodeo organizers confirmed the issue was resolved, and subsequent events, including a performance by Warren Zeiders, proceeded as scheduled.