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Morrissey fans have been left furious after the singer stopped playing a show in Los Angeles after just 30 minutes.
The Smiths frontman, 63, was playing a solo performance at the Greek theater on Saturday when he abruptly left the stage.
Before his departure he was heard to say: ‘As I think you know, it is extremely cold. Can you tell? I can. We will steam on, however, where to? Who knows.’ The temperature in Los Angeles at the time was 53 degrees Fahrenheit.
Exit: Morrissey fans have been left furious after the singer stopped playing a show in Los Angeles after just 30 minutes
His band remained onstage confused for several minutes before they also left.
A band member returned to the stage to tell the audience, “Sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the show is cancelled.
He added: ‘I am very sorry. We’ll see you next time” to loud cheers from the crowd.
Cancelled: The Smiths frontman, 63, was performing a solo performance at the Greek Theater on Saturday when he abruptly left the stage
Hitmaker: Morrissey was seen on stage in California before deciding it was too cold to continue
Abandoned: Fans of The Greek Theatre, which holds 5,900 people, wondered what to do with the rest of their evening after the singer canceled the performance
Eyes peeled: Morrissey later took to social media to tell his fans that alternative arrangements would be made after the concert was canceled midway through
Not impressed: Fans said the musician started almost an hour late at The Greek Theater, which is located in LA’s Griffith Park
Morrissey’s official Instagram said, “Thank you for joining us last night, LA. We love you and are grateful for your support.
“Please stay ready for further announcements to follow shortly.”
No official reason for the cancellation has yet been given, but several fans online have suggested Morrissey was “too cold” in the outdoor venue.
One person at the event tweeted: ‘So #Morrissey just walked off @Greek_Theatre’s stage after 30 minutes. Apparently he was too cold. It’s now in the 1950s.’
Leaving the stage: Morrissey was seen walking off stage with his guitarist looking back over his shoulder
Explanation: Morrissey’s official Instagram said, “Thank you for joining us last night, LA. We love you and are grateful for your support. Please wait for further announcements to follow soon’
While another person said ‘Morrissey legit just canceled his concert 5 songs because he was ‘cold’ after starting almost an hour late… BRO WHAT we spent $300 on each ticket and are not getting a refund. ‘
Fans were outraged by the singer’s actions and took to the comments and Twitter to express their frustration.
‘Too cold’: No official reason has yet been given for the cancellation, but several fans online have suggested that Morrissey was ‘too cold’ at the outdoor venue
One said, ‘This sucks! Why cancel so suddenly at the Greek theater’.
Another echoed: “We’re so sorry that the show is canceled midway through. Over $1,500 in tickets and parking. People make sacrifices to attend these shows.”
A third agreed, writing: ‘PAID AS 450 JUST FOR HIM TO PUT 30 MINUTES INTO HIS SET DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR HIS SHOW IT’S A WASTE OF MONEY AND GAS’.
Annoyed: Fans were upset with the singer’s actions and took to the comments and Twitter to express their frustration
And a fourth wrote: ‘If you can’t hang out, don’t tour anymore. Money is tight for everyone these days and people have saved up money to see you, what a disappointment you are.’
However, one fan came to defend Morrissey, writing: ‘I think it’s absolutely right for a man in his sixties to make his health and well-being a priority, even if that means moving a show.
“Sad that so many people who are apparently big enough to go to a Morrissey show are mad at him for the unforgivable crime of being human.”
Defender: However, one fan came out in Morrissey’s defense, writing: ‘I think it’s absolutely right for a man in his sixties to make his health and well-being a priority, even if that means moving a show’