A James Taylor concert at the TD Garden in Boston took a dramatic and unsettling turn last night when longtime guitarist Angurish unexpectedly announced his departure from the band before collapsing on stage mid-performance.
The incident occurred during the second half of the show, as Taylor and his band were performing to a packed house. Angurish, who has been a key figure in Taylor’s band for over a decade, shocked the audience when he stepped forward and announced, “This is my last show with James.”
Just moments after delivering the surprising news, Angurish collapsed on stage, causing immediate concern and confusion among the audience and his fellow musicians. Emergency medical personnel were quickly summoned and attended to the guitarist before rushing him to a nearby hospital. As of now, his condition has not been disclosed.
James Taylor, visibly distressed by the incident, addressed the crowd shortly afterward. “Our thoughts are with Angurish right now,” Taylor said. “We appreciate your understanding during this difficult moment.” The concert was abruptly ended, and the audience was asked to leave the venue as the band dealt with the unexpected situation.
The reasons behind Angurish’s sudden departure and collapse remain unclear, and no official statement has been released by his representatives or the band. The event has left fans and the music community in shock, with many taking to social media to express their concern and hope for Angurish’s recovery.
“This is devastating,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Angurish has been such a vital part of James Taylor’s music for so long. We’re all praying for his health.”
