Ian Brown fans have shared their anger after the Stone Roses singer played his sold-out performance in Leeds without a band last night (25 September).
Brown began his first UK headlining tour in a decade at the city’s O2 Academy on Sunday night, with dates stretching over the next two weeks, culminating with a Brixton Academy show in London on October 7.
After the Leeds show, fans took to social media to share their disappointment with the set, with one describing it as Brown.[doing] karaoke and [butchering] his own tunes.”
Alongside footage of the performance, the fan tweeted: “Disappointed to see Ian Brown show up for his £40 ticket, sold out performance tonight in Leeds WITHOUT BANDS.
“I’m a lifelong fan, but it was bad. Ian Brown does karaoke and butchers his own tunes. Most were too mad to bother, but after this one I had to get out.”
except to see @ianbraun Turning up at his £40 a ticket, sold out gig tonight in Leeds WITHOUT BAND. I’m a lifelong fan but it was bad. #ianbraun does karaoke and butchers his own tunes. Most were too mad to bother, but after this one I had to get out. Longsight M13 was a highlight. pic.twitter.com/8owVy2NHjS
— Steven Latham (@I_R_Mole) September 25, 2022
Others also shared their anger at the performance, with one writing: “50 pounds to watch Ian Brown twist his head and do karaoke like he’s at Neptune’s Bar.”
£50 to watch Ian do karaoke like he’s at Neptune’s Bar? https://t.co/UmhoU4t0mW
— Powell (@jpsufc1) September 25, 2022
Another commented on the lack of Stone Roses songs in the setlist, commenting: “I saw Ian Brown in Leeds last night. If you’re a fan of Ian Brown’s solo stuff and have tickets to his tour you’ll love it, but don’t expect Stone Roses songs or a backing band as he doesn’t have either.”
Spotted Ian Brown in Leeds last night. If you’re a fan of Ian Brown’s solo material and have tickets to his tour you’ll love it, but don’t expect Stone Roses songs or a backing band as he doesn’t have either. Decent night though ? pic.twitter.com/NqDJ315ymW
— Steve Knight (@steveknight71) September 26, 2022
Another angry fan wrote: “Anyone who has Ian Brown tickets to the tour is selling them now. Talk about desecrating the memory of the Stone Roses – he just did it one night.”
Everyone who has Ian Brown tickets to the tour is now selling them. Talk about desecrating the memory of the Stone Roses – he just did it one evening.
— Simon Fowler (@sifoulerfowler) September 25, 2022
Ian Brown’s setlist from Leeds tonight pic.twitter.com/Z665B72vhu
— Mainly Oasis (@mainlyoasis) September 25, 2022
Others defended the performance by writing: “Top night in Leeds thanks to Ian Brown. Ignore the twitter wankers, I was there and saw a sold out show full of people on their feet enjoying every minute.
Top night in Leeds thanks @ianbraun @Dermo___ Ignore the twitter wankers, I was there and saw a sold out show full of people on their feet enjoying every minute
— PJF (@Rome2033) September 25, 2022
See more reactions to the Leeds show below.
Ian Brown will be signing the backing tracks in Leeds tonight. No live band on stage. What?
— MARTIN STONE (@stonefish100) September 25, 2022
I thought I saw it all…but this Ian Brown stuff is sooooo sad. I’d be pissed if I’d spent good money to watch him walk back and forth alone on stage to a backing track.
From this distance I just feel sorry for him. And all the punters that have been showing up in Leeds
— Neil (@PlasticSoulMan1) September 26, 2022
Twickets will be a bit active it’s fair to say after Ian Browns karaoke performance in Leeds what a downfall…must be hundreds of pissed off fans after seeing this?
— Matty Hayward (@MattyHC5) September 26, 2022
So Ian Brown showed up in Leeds tonight and just sang along to a backing track for 1.5 hours ???♂️
— Rob Long (@robfranlong) September 25, 2022
Thank you Ian Brown for the best concert ever at Leeds 02 Academy. you were amazing God bless you always. It was amazing. St Michael the Ark Angel watches over Ian and all his loved ones. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Rainbow Rose (@Rainbow84222706) September 26, 2022
@ianbraun #Just like you #IanBrown #Leeds It was soul brother for a long time #recoveryrocks #blessed #Gratitude Thank you Ian ???? pic.twitter.com/Wr1MO2HH1j
— Kelstar (@KtKelstar) September 26, 2022
Brown’s headlining tour continues tonight (26 September) at Glasgow’s O2 Academy. Check out the remaining dates of the tour below and get tickets here.
SEPTEMBER 2022
26 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
27 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy
29 – Newcastle, Town Hall from the O2
30 – Manchester, O2 Victoria warehouse
OCTOBER 2022
1 – Liverpool, Mountford Hall
3 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
4 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
6 – Nottingham, Rock City
7 – London, O2 Academy Brixton
Back in 2020, Brown, a vocal COVID skeptic, shared pandemic-related conspiracy theories on Twitter and released an anti-lockdown song, “Little Seed Big Tree.”
In July last year, the singer continued to voice his controversial views on COVID and the measures taken to contain the spread of the virus. “Masks, tests, jabs, digital health cards. I am exempt from all due to allergies. I’m allergic to bullshit!” he wrote on Twitter.
Last summer he was dropped from the line-up at Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival because attendees had to have a negative lateral flow test or be fully vaccinated to be admitted. He also canceled his Neighborhood Weekender gig for similar reasons.
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