The coronavirus pandemic is being called a «complete calamity» for musicians that has everyone from Billie Eilish to Cher apologizing to their fans.
The coronavirus pandemic is being called a «complete calamity» for musicians that has everyone from Billie Eilish to Cher apologizing to their fans. This summer’s live concerts in a wide variety of genres had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, and billions of dollars were lost along with tens of thousands of jobs. It’s hard to imagine a scene that’s more conducive to the spread of COVID-19 than a concert.»Singing, shouting, being close together, it increases the spread,» said Dave Brooks, who covers the industry for Billboard Magazine. «It’s dangerous.