As a lifelong fan of James Taylor, it’s always a treat to see him grace the stage, especially at such significant events as the Democratic National Convention. I can only imagine the energy and excitement that filled Chicago’s United Center when he took to the rehearsal stage on Monday. Alas, scheduling issues robbed us of his performance during the main event, but the electric atmosphere they speak of suggests it would have been a night to remember.
The initial plan for James Taylor to perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention’s opening day in Chicago was abandoned due to scheduling issues, which moved President Joe Biden’s address beyond prime-time television hours.
Due to the continuous bursts of enthusiastic cheers disrupting one speaker after another, we had to omit certain parts of our planned program in order to expedite things and give President Biden a chance to address the American public without delay. We’re thrilled about the energetic vibe filling our convention center and pleased that our convention is highlighting the wide-ranging and diverse support for the Harris-Walz ticket, both on stage and off, throughout this week.” This is what convention officials conveyed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Initially, it was planned for Taylor to perform during the 9 PM CDT timeframe, as per a previous Democratic National Convention schedule. The schedule had Taylor scheduled between Dr. Jill Biden’s speech and Ashley Biden’s introduction of her father. However, President Biden didn’t appear on stage until after 10:30 PM CDT.
On Monday, I came across some posts on social media showing Taylor rehearsing within Chicago’s United Center earlier in the day.
Joe Biden has a friend in James Taylor >>>
— Susan Page (@SusanPage) August 19, 2024
Although Taylor’s act was absent, the inaugural day of the DNC still showcased performances by Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell.
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2024-08-20 08:54