Earth, Wind & Fire
Drummer John Paris Hospitalized
… Suffered Medical Emergency
Published
August 7, 2026
9:11 AM PDT
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Updated
August 7, 2026
11:47 AM PDT
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris is the band member who suffered a medical emergency that forced the group to postpone its San Francisco concert … sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ.
We’re told none of the group’s three longtime members — Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson — were involved.
The San Francisco Fire Department told TMZ … a fire engine and private ambulance responded to the venue for a cardiac incident, and one person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Paris’ current condition is unclear.
As we reported, Earth, Wind & Fire postponed its Thursday night show with Lionel Richie at San Francisco’s Chase Center after a band member suffered a medical emergency.
The concert was called off shortly before the performers were set to take the stage.
We’ve reached out to reps for Earth, Wind & Fire for comment … so far, no word back.