You may have brushed Lionel Richie off as a washed-up musician but you would be wrong judging by the crowds at Glastonbury Festival.
The 66-year-old star stepped on the Pyramid Stage to perform some of his best hits, including Dancing On The Ceiling, All Night Long and We Are The World, and yep, he’s definitely still got it.
I have said it before and will say it again, I absolutely love the living legend slot at Glasto always a major highlight #LionelRichie
— Mark (@reltubkram) June 28, 2015
Despite being crammed together like canned sardines, the crowds were captivated by the singing sensation – at one point, during his performance, Lionel barely even sung a note as the crowd chanted their way though Hello.
The amazing set led many to suggest, dare we repeat it, Lionel completely slayed last night’s controversial closing act Mr Kanye West and probably should’ve even bagged that headlining spot himself.
Take note Kanye, that is how to captivate a crowd. Unfortunately you need charisma, of which you have none. #Glasto2015 #LionelRichie
— gerio'd (@thistlehurt) June 28, 2015
Lionel Richie with his phenomenal band at Glastonbury; now that's a performance Kanye. Watch and learn. #Glasto2015
— teresa jane davis (@teresajanedavis) June 28, 2015
Are you watching #Kanye? THIS is how to Rock #Glastonbury #LionelRichie pic.twitter.com/sNXyDuFuow
— John Rulton (@Chalky1172) June 28, 2015
Lionel Richie is approximately 8 BAJILLION TIMES the artist + performer that Kanye West, or even Kanye's own image of himself, will ever be.
— Kaya Burgess (@kayaburgess) June 28, 2015
"Hello, is it me you're looking for?" No, Kanye, get off the stage. Your turn's over. #LionelRichie #Glastonbury
— Gareth (@GMLmusic) June 28, 2015
Ooh what a feeling! Loving @LionelRichie so much better than Kanye! Should have been the headliner! #Glastonbury
— Melanie Hargreaves (@Melanie_H82) June 28, 2015
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