Some fans of Ian Brown took to social media after ‘walking out’ of his gig at O2 Academy Leeds last night – with video footage from the show going viral on Twitter.

The Stone Roses singer appeared at the show – with tickets priced at £40 – without a backing band on Sunday night.

Ian Brown, 59, was the lead singer of The Stone Roses from their formation in 1983.

He began his solo career in 1996.

Many fans took to social media to lament the decision to appear without a drummer or guitarist.

One said: “Ian Brown tonight turned up in Leeds with no band.

"Sang to backing tapes. £50 a ticket.”

Another added: “I’m a life long fan but it was bad.”

Ian Brown of The Stone Roses performing on the Main Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival, in Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Yui Mok/PA Wire — Ian Brown of The Stone Roses performing on the Main Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival, in Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight. Yui Mok/PA Wire

A Twitter user told how he left the show with his wife after half an hour of the set.

He said: “Me and my wife lasted 36 minutes exactly before walking out.

"I think the auto tune on the microphone lasted 3 songs.

"Real shame as I was looking forward to seeing him solo as only ever seen stone roses. No band at all was a let down.”

Footage from the show has been shared thousands of times across social media on Monday morning.

Other fans did enjoy themselves at the Leeds show on Sunday, however.

One said: “Loved seeing @ianbrownon the first night of his tour in Leeds tonight.”

Another added: “Thanks very much for a great night in Leeds last night, front & centre loved every minute.”

Ian Brown Leeds show: Fans 'walk out' of Leeds gig as The Stone Roses singer appears with no backing band