Singer and songwriter Darius Rucker is most known as the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Hootie & the Blowfish. The band has had several hit albums and songs, and Rucker has parlayed his Hootie fame into a very successful solo career.
Rucker is in the midst of a solo tour, but during his July 12 show in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he stopped the show just three songs into his set. “Y’all, I can’t sing anymore,” he told the crowd. “This never happened. I physically can’t sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you.”
Rucker took to Instagram to apologize again the following day. “I feel awful and I’m so sorry — I have never lost my voice in all my years of performing,” he said. “We looked at every option to reschedule, but unfortunately, it’s just not possible this year, so we’re issuing full refunds. Thank you so much for all your kind messages wishing me well. Love y’all and see you soon!”
Video of Rucker addressing the Atlantic City crowd can be seen below.
