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Worst. Gig. EVER.

Imagine just 40 people watching you in a stadium this big.What if you were booked to play a 90,000 stadium and there were 89,960 empty seats? That’s exactly what happened to Brandy in South Africa last weekend.

She was the post-games entertainment at the Mandela Sports and Culture Day at FNB Stadium in Soweto. The problem is that no one knew that she was performing.  Once the sporting events wrapped up, everyone left. Except 40 people.

She lasted two songs before she slinked off in embarrassment. 

(Via PerthNow.com)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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  • I'm sure she was paid very well to play for 40 people. Possible record?

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