Lewis Capaldi was helped by fans to sing for him as he struggled on stage due to his Tourette's symptoms
Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter who first gained widespread attention with his breakout hit single "Someone You Loved" in 2019. Born on October 7, 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland, Capaldi was raised in a musical family and began writing and performing his own music at a young age.
After gaining a following on social media, Capaldi released his debut EP "Bloom" in 2017, which included the song "Bruises." He signed with Virgin EMI Records in 2018 and released his debut album "Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent" in 2019, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was the best-selling album of the year in the UK.
Capaldi's music is characterized by his powerful, soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, often exploring themes of love and heartbreak. He has been compared to artists like Adele and Ed Sheeran and has been praised for his authenticity and vulnerability in his song writing.
In addition to "Someone You Loved," other notable songs by Capaldi include "Before You Go," "Hold Me While You Wait," and "Grace." He has received numerous awards and accolades for his music, including two BRIT Awards and nominations for a Grammy Award and an MTV Video Music Award.
Lewis Capaldi, a popular Scottish singer-songwriter, has been open about his struggles with Tourette's syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and vocalizations. Capaldi has spoken publicly about how his Tourette's symptoms can make it challenging for him to perform on stage, as the condition can cause him to twitch and make sudden noises during his performances.
During one of his concerts in 2019, Capaldi's Tourette's symptoms began to worsen, causing him to struggle to continue singing. However, rather than being discouraged, Capaldi's fans rallied around him and began singing his hit song "Someone You Loved" to support him. The fans' singing not only helped Capaldi regain his composure but also turned the moment into a touching display of fan support and camaraderie.
After the concert, Capaldi took to social media to thank his fans and express his appreciation for their support. He wrote, "Last night was one of the best shows of my life. Sometimes my tics get the better of me and I become frustrated and upset. But when moments like that happen, it makes me remember why I love doing this in the first place."
Capaldi's openness about his Tourette's and his fans' supportive response have helped to raise awareness about the condition and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Additionally, the incident shows the power of music to bring people together and support each other in times of need.
The Scottish superstar singer has Tourette's syndrome - a condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics - and recently reassured fans not to be concerned when he's twitching on stage, because when he Feeling excited then jerks or nervous.
And in a heartwarming clip from their concert, the crowd can be heard singing louder and louder as Lewis had to take a step back from the microphone.
The Pointless hitmaker recently said that talking about his diagnosis has taken the 'sting' out of the issue.
The 26-year-old singer revealed earlier this year that she was diagnosed with the disorder, and Lewis admits that talking about it has made her life a little easier.
Asked if it was important for her to share the news, Lewis replied: 'I never meant to announce it, I said it on Instagram Live, but I love talking about it because it stings. takes out.
‘That’s the worst thing when I’m on flights people go, “Are you okay to fly?” And I’m like, “Cheeky b******, of course I’m OK to fly”. So it’s nice to be able to go, “No, it’s just my Tourette’s.” ‘
The BRIT Award winner admitted he’s still ‘trying to work out how to temper it’.
‘And I’ve got Sertraline [an anti-depressant] for my anxiety in general.’
Lewis told the BBC, 'This is a really new thing. I'm still trying to figure out how to moderate it. I've got medical cannabis, which you can apparently get in the UK -
Although I got it off some guy on the side of the road.
Lewis previously revealed that he decided to go public with his diagnosis because he did not want fans to think he was 'taking cocaine'. The Before You Go hitmaker explained: 'I've been diagnosed with Tourette's. I wanted to speak about it because I didn't want people to think I was doing cocaine or something.
