Tommy James, the iconic rock ‘n’ roll musician, experienced a bout of exhaustion that led to the early conclusion of his performance at the Golden Nugget. According to his manager, Carol Ross-Durborow, James had been dealing with significant fatigue due to a strenuous schedule that included a long flight, a sound check, and an early start to his day. The 77-year-old performed about an hour of his set before having to stop during “Do Something to Me,” just before the planned finale of “Mony Mony” and the encore.
Attendees noticed James exhibiting signs of fatigue as he paused to catch his breath and eventually took a seat on stage. Paramedics and security personnel attended to him, and he left the venue without further issues, returning to his home in New Jersey the following morning. Despite this incident, James is expected to perform at his next scheduled show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after adjusting his travel plans to arrive a day earlier.
James has a history of health challenges; he collapsed after a performance in 1970, which was reportedly linked to drug-related issues. Despite these setbacks, he has continued his career, performing hits like “Crystal Blue Persuasion” and “Hanky Panky,” much to the delight of his fans. Audience members have expressed their support and concern for his well-being following the recent incident.