Community Corner
James Taylor Apologizes After Set At DNC Opening Night Was Canceled
On top of the delayed start, lengthy speeches on opening night delayed President Joe Biden's keynote address until around 10:30 p.m.
August 21, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Singer James Taylor took to social media to apologize to his fans after his performance at the opening night of the Democratic National Convention was canceled. The start of the convention was delayed on Monday, in part due to a breach of the outer security fence before the event started and also due to issues with buses dropping off delegates.
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Taylor said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that he was prepared to perform after a "great rehearsal" at the United Center, "but it became clear, as the evening unfolded, that there wouldn't be time for our 'You've Got a Friend' with cello and voices."
Long lines of people trying to get into the DNC wrapped around the United Center for blocks on Monday before the start of the night's speeches.
