London’s Finsbury Park was filled with warmth and camaraderie as Matty Healy, the charismatic lead singer of The 1975, made a touching shout-out to his dear friend, Lewis Capaldi, during their headline set on Sunday. The gesture came in the wake of Capaldi’s decision to step back from touring due to the impact of his Tourette’s syndrome on his ability to perform, as demonstrated by his recent cancellation at Glastonbury.
Matty Healy, 34, took a moment during the electric performance to pay tribute to Capaldi, highlighting their close bond and Capaldi’s thoughtfulness during a challenging time. He shared with the crowd, “I want to send my sincerest thoughts to Lewis Capaldi, who is a good friend of mine. On the day when he had to cancel his tour, he checked in on me.”
The audience erupted in cheers and applause, showing their support for both musicians. Healy’s acknowledgment not only reflected the deep friendship between the two artists but also shed light on the struggles faced by solo performers in the music industry.
He discovered the gem when he was 12 years old and still has it now, claiming it to be why he fell in love with music. He likes to play disc golf when he's not writing about music. He is a one-of-a-kind individual who is always the first to bust out his air guitar on the dance-floor.