The iconic Jamaican vocal trio The Congos returned to Ireland to perform two shows to full houses last 24 Y 25 October, in what was his first headlining presentation in that country in 18 years, However, the tour was marked by a moment of great concern when the legendary vocalist Cedric Myton collapsed on stage.
The incident took place during the first presentation that took place in Dublin. While the group performed the melodic song “Lost Sheep“ (from the album Swinging Bridge), the great Cedric Myton fell to the ground. immediately, band members and production team rushed to help the “Congrats” to recover, according to the media Reggaeville.
Once his health was restored, Myton resumed his position at the microphone, although in a chair on the side of the stage and Watty Burnett, the brilliant baritone and showman of the group, thanked the understanding audience for their patience and reaffirmed the band's commitment to the phrase: “the show must go on”.
Indeed, The concert continued and Myton remained active, even offering an impeccable interpretation of the theme “The The Beautiful”, rising from the aforementioned chair.
The band continued setlist, loaded with classics like “Open Up The Gate” Y “Fisherman”, under the watchful eye of a public that wished him a speedy and complete recovery.
For the second concert in Cork city, a full house, Cedric Myton was absent. Watty Burnett apologized to the audience, but again he emphasized that “the show must go on”.
The concert was carried out by Burnett and Ashanti Roy Johnson, who showed that, despite adversity and advanced age, the “fuego” in their legs and voices it remains intact. The Irish public, as well as the global reggae community, Please continue to send your best wishes for Cedric Myton's full recovery..
At the moment there is no official information on Myton's health status., although he recovered during the same show, and that I could sing in it, It gives light that it could have been a circumstantial fainting.
