Coverage dated July 17, 2024

NYC severe storms cut short Foo Fighters concert at Citi Field after 13 songs

Headline from FOX 5 New York

The Foo Fighters were not the only ones rocking and rolling in NYC on Wednesday night. Thunderstorms and lightning were too, forcing the band to cut their outdoor concert short at Citi Field in Queens.

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New York Post
Foo Fighters fans fuming after Citi Field concert cut short over thunderstorms: ‘We were robbed’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 17, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Foo Fighters fans were left fuming after the rock band's outdoor concert in NYC was cut short due to the stormy weather taking over the Big Apple Wednesday night.
The Daily Caller
The Foo Fighters Forced To Abruptly Halt Concert Amid Storms, Safety Concerns (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 17, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Foo Fighters were forced to cut their July 17 concert short due to severe weather in the area.
FOX 5 New York
NYC severe storms cut short Foo Fighters concert at Citi Field after 13 songs (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Jul 17, 2024
FOX 5 New York's feed description
The Foo Fighters were not the only ones rocking and rolling in NYC on Wednesday night. Thunderstorms and lightning were too, forcing the band to cut their outdoor concert short at Citi Field in Queens.
Rolling Stone
Foo Fighters Cut Citi Field Concert Short Due to 'Dangerous Weather' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 17, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description
Foo Fighters were forced to cut their show at New York's Citi Field short due to "dangerous weather."
Fox News
Foo Fighters evacuate New York stadium mid-concert due to 'dangerous weather' (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 17, 2024
Fox News's feed description
The Foo Fighters and their fans were forced to evacuate Citi Field in New York City Wednesday due to "dangerous weather." The concert was ultimately canceled.