Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ended his concert at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, telling the audience he was "hurt" before leaving the stage. The 64-year-old musician, currently on his band's Forever Tour, was performing the eighth night of a nine-day residency in New York City.
After performing the song "Livin' On A Prayer," Bon Jovi informed attendees that he could not continue. An eyewitness reported that the singer told the crowd, "I'm sorry, I'm hurt and you're not getting the best of me." He encouraged fans to keep their tickets, stating his intention to figure out a rescheduled date.
Bon Jovi indicated he would "have to cool it for the night" but assured the audience he felt "great." Reports from a podcast host suggested the singer was dealing with a sinus infection, which prevented him from singing the end of "Bed of Roses" and led him to let the audience sing along. Fans online have expressed support for the artist.