If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List", a documentary about the GREAT WHITE concert fire, received its premiere this past February via Reelz. America's deadliest rock concert began in West Warwick, Rhode Island, when the band Great White ignited pyrotechnics inside a run-down roadhouse called the station. Russell said that the flames from the pyrotechnic display spread to foam decorations around the stage. "I've seen so many video tapes of pyro shooting off in that club with the foam bigger stuff than we had and it never happened," Jack told Psycho Babble TV a few years ago." It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. Jimmy Gahan was ecstatic when he was offered the opportunity to interview Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White. Panic in the tunnel left 19 dead at the scene. A trailer for the film is available below. "I think people misunderstood, thinking GREAT WHITE uses pyro," Kendall told "Sally Steele Rocks! Other known facts are that the club was never sanctioned as such and never received a fire inspection. "During the first few days, we were just in complete shock," he said. The event was also canceled in 2009 in Bochum due to the inability to host so many spectators. (Bill Greene/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). As a lifelong drummer, he decided to take a hiatus from playing music to report it. View of the front door and parking lot. Lawsuits were filed against several defendants including American Foam Corporation, Anheuser-Busch Inc. (which had advertised the concert as well as supplied beer), the Town of West Warwick (which had inspected The Station and not found it a fire hazard), and Great White. Sherman lost two cousins in the fire. An apparent crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston Friday night where rapper Travis Scott performed has left at least eight people dead and many injured. He added that everyone affected by the tragedy has their way of remembering the victims each year. My horror at the incident rose along with the body count. But it's really moving. Not including the 2017 terror attacks at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena and the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, crushing crowds and fires have caused some of the most dangerous and deadly concert tragedies. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. He spent less than three years behind bars. At around five oclock, we then received a notice for family members to go to some hotel that was now a command center set up by the governor. "If he wants to help, stay away, shut your mouth.". It was the deadliest mass casualty event in Oakland since the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. A lot of footage a lot of footage. That's pretty much the end of GREAT WHITE. Russell sued his onetime bandmates in 2012 over their continued use of the GREAT WHITE name after Jack had taken a leave of absence from the band for medical reasons. I say, dont wait. Still, he said he understood why some believe he should be held accountable for what happened fifteen years ago. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. He then corrected himself: "I wouldn't say a lot, but they're very vocal." The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. According to the BBC, the band was told to stop playing, and once aware of the problem they asked fans to back away, but it was too late. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). WARWICK, R.I. Sunday marks the 19th anniversary of the Station Nightclub fire in Warwick, Rhode Island. The Station nightclub fire happened more than 14 years ago, and on Sunday, a memorial park was dedicated to the victims of the fire. Great White's tour manager, Danel Biechele, was charged with 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, ultimately serving less than two years of his 15-year sentence. I go, 'Whatever. Show" about the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 in Rhode Island caused by pyrotechnics at a concert by the now-former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. It was difficult to comprehend the whole scope of this and what missteps could give rise to such an extreme and deadly fire. "He was on cloud nine. Great Whites own Jack Russell emerged from the experience a changed man carrying with him the burden of accusation for what transpired that night and in a series of highly revealing interviews he shares his post-fire search for peace after a near two-decade journey of crippling heartbreak and depression as a result of surviving the tragedy. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. We pretty much knew at that point it was just going to be a question of identification.". May 23, 2009 Rabat, MoroccoDeaths at concert: 11. disaster non-fiction. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). These cookies do not store any personal information. The Station nightclub owners Michael (center) and Jeffrey Derderian (right) listen to victim impact statements with attorney Richard Egbert Sept. 29, 2006, during their sentencing trial at the Kent County Courthouse in Warwick, Rhode Island. The fire started by pyrotechnics ignited during a Great White concert at the Station, a rock club in West Warwick, R.I., resulted in the deaths of 96 people and injuries to 200 more. And he met his wife in the fire and they had a beautiful son. Just moments after 11:00 p.m., Feb 20, 2023. Just seconds after 80s sensation Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics ignited a fire that raced up the walls and across the ceiling of the packed venue. This nine-day festival, according to Al Jazeera, was meant to promote the reputation of Morocco as a modern nation. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. One member, guitarist Ty Longley, was killed in the fire. Jazmine Sullivan, Lil Uzi Vert among 2023 Broccoli City headliners, Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban among 2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival performers, What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears? documentary announced, Tim McGraw announces Standing Room Only, Dropkick Murphys announce Okemah Rising, Joe Bonamassa releases Known Unknowns live version. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. Jack largely blamed these injuries on his alcohol and painkiller addictions as well as the prednisone drug he was prescribed. The Guest List is based in part on John Barylick's narrative non-fiction work, killer show . It was the first procedure of its kind at the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Transplantation Service. They would be burned alive, identified days later only by dental records or tattoos. And people have said, 'Well, he's not remorseful.' Weeks after the fire, a charred handwritten notebook page was recovered from the club's ashes that contained rows of names and above them were the words 'Guest List.' Surges of people can make events dangerous, as seen during the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2021. "He was the worst, most badly burned of all the people. I'm very close with everybody in Rhode Island. The Story of the Great White Concert Fire Tragedy. Feb. 20, 2003 West Warwick, Rhode IslandConcert deaths: 100. Amid the chaos, Ricardi couldnt see his friend but was hoping that Gahan was right behind him. Legal Statement. That said, it's also the sort of thing that needs to be examined in the hope of preventing similar calamities in the future. "I look at it like this: if it makes it easier for them to grieve the loss of somebody close to them, then my shoulders are big enough," he explained. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. A version of this article was previously published in 2011, and was updated on Nov. 8, 2021. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. 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All rights reserved. There's a certain thing in music that is very healing, and it's helped a lot of people through the aftermath of the fire.". Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. It was then that my wife and I realized we needed a place where we could channel our energies, our emotions. A loss of life on this scale, suffered so immediately, is hard to wrap your head around. At an underground electronic music party in Oakland, a fire broke out that trapped and killed 36 people. Several had fallen and the crowd pressed on, suffocating those at the bottom of the pile. He probably wasn't drinking, and was recently aware of the dangers involved in being in a packed club like that. The sparks unexpectedly ignited the foam used for soundproofing the ceiling of the club. What is the deadliest rock concert in history? Chaos erupted when black smoke started billowing throughout the club, limiting visibility. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. They met Jack Russell in the local Denny's, a nearby motel or at a tattoo parlor, where he generously added their names to the show's guest list. But when they opened the doors This whole place was lined with this black foam stuff, and come to find out later of course I didn't know it then but the fire marshal said it was equal to 13 gallons of gasoline on the wall or something. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. En cliquant sur Accepter tout, vous acceptez que Yahoo et nos partenaires traitent vos informations personnelles et utilisent des technologies telles que les cookies pour afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss, et des fins de mesure des publicits et des contenus, dtude des audiences et de dveloppement de produit. He was released from prison in March of 2008 after being deemed highly unlikely to reoffend. In the afternoon before the concert, Bellino said, Russell met many Great White fans in the West Warwick area and added their names to the guest list for the show that night. or redistributed. Weeks after the fire a charred handwritten notebook page was recovered from the Station nightclub ashes that contained rows of names and above them were the words Guest List., Buddy Iahn founded The Music Universe when he decided to juxtapose his love of web design and music. According to ABC News, though, several hundred people in the Chinese city of Luoyang decided to cut loose on Christmas night 2000 by heading to a nightclub housed on the fourth floor of a multi-use industrial building.A fire broke out in the basement of the structure . (CNN) -- Pressed between blinding black smoke above her and bodies beneath her, Lisa Shea felt certain she would die in the West Warwick, Rhode Island, nightclub fire. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. It wascompleted in May 2017and dedicated to those impacted by the fire. Just seconds after 80s sensation Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics ignited a fire that . Show" about the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 in Rhode Island caused by pyrotechnics at a concert by the . Slectionnez Grer les paramtres pour grer vos prfrences. "I talked to my pastor. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Chapters 6-18 deal with the events immediately leading up to the Great White concert of February 20, 2003 and the fire itself. I persevere each day.. Not for sale or trade. Pearl Jam later referenced the incident in the song Love Boat Captain with the line Lost nine friends well never know., Dec. 3, 1979 Cincinnati, OhioDeaths at concert: 11. Road managerDaniel Biechele set off the pyrotechnics during the opening number, as planned. Thats when we started a charitable foundation in honor of Jimmy.". It was reported that the venue was engulfed in flames within minutes. Sat-Sun. "Everyone would look at this differently if Jack Russell would stand up and say, Im sorry,'" Gina Russo, a concertgoer who was burned in the fire, explained to the Boston Globe. The ensuing stampede crushed and knocked over many, and people died from suffocation, smoke inhalation, or were claimed by the fire itself including Great Whites lead guitarist, Ty Longley. Viewers will also see rare and jarring footage from the first news crews on the scene tasked with reporting the horrific event as victims families eagerly awaited news. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. Legal Statement. It's told from the personal perspectives of those who were there. Two survivors later died in the hospital as a result of their injuries. A fire enveloped netting near the ceiling and quickly spread. Kinan was severely burned in the Station nightclub fire. During a recent appearance on the New Orleans radio station Bayou 95.7, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider reflected on the Great White concert fire tragedy and said that the band's frontman, Jack Russell, is utterly devastated and sorry for what happened.. As you might know, the Great White concert fire happened on February 20, 2003, just seconds after Great White took the stage to perform. the guest list is a strikingly visual film. Local company Stanley Tree Service hung lights for 100 minutes to honor every person killed and injured. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The lead singer of Great White is making a documentary about the tragic 2003 fire that killed 100 people at a concert in Rhode Island Charles Krupa/AP. November 12, 2015. View all concerts. They even got the chance to interview several major figures from the 70s and 80s. We're constantly in contact on Facebook. Christmas Day is supposed to be happy and pleasant, a time to gather with loved ones for a chill and relaxing celebration. Station nightclub fire scene, viewed from above. The leader of a rock band is accused of tampering with a flamethrower at a concert, which caused the deaths of 23 people. Infamous Great White Concert Fire. Great White's pyrotechnics inside The Station, a rundown roadhouse in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on September 3, 1977, set off America's deadliest rock concert.In addition to the 100 casualties, many other people were seriously injured in the incident. It lets you know how beautiful music is and how music can heal everything, no matter what people think. You could just see the perpetual smile on his face. The pyrotechnics quickly became disastrous as materials caught on fire and the air became thick with toxic smoke. The guy [making it] He's done Disney movies. In the afternoon before the concert Russell met many Great White fans in the West Warwick area and graciously added their names to the guest list for the show that night. The band suddenly went from drawing 100 people to a local club to drawing thousands in L.A. concert halls such as Perkins Palace in Pasadena, . It was a Thursday, and 80s band Great White was set to be playing to a packed crowd. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! They were just elated. The Station Nightclub Fire, America . Representing the families of the deceased, lawyer John Barylick negotiated a $176 million civil settlement from, as he put it, "the persons and corporations responsible for the fire.". Jack largely blamed these injuries on his alcohol and painkiller addictions as well as the prednisone drug he was prescribed. '", According to Russell, at least one "really beautiful" thing came out of the tragedy. GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke to the "Sally Steele Rocks! Alice Cooper- Trash 1990 Tour Scarf Special Guest: Great White & Britany Fox. The flames spread quickly, engulfing the club, and claiming the lives of many of those trying to escape. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. The band's guitarist Ty Longly was missing at the time. Russell's bandmate Ty Longley (guitar) was one of the people who perished in The Station blaze, which became the fourth deadliest fire in U.S. history. Surging crowds at Travis Scotts Astroworld music festival led to pandemonium that turned fatal. On the final night as the festival came to an end, after a set by Moroccan singer Abdelaziz Stati, 11 people were crushed to death. So he had to be really unbiased, which he really was he just told it. James donated his sons CDs to WNRC. Man, it was the most horrific thing. Photo: Getty Images. Jimmy Gahan was a celebrated athlete before he became actively involved with music, his other passion. (Douglas McFadd/Getty Images). Once they did, there was a mass exodus, but most tried to leave the way theyd entered. And his comment was, 'If this wouldn't have happened, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick in 2003 was the fourth-worst such fire in the nation's history. Dave Kane, the father of the youngest victim, Nicholas ONeill, says the tragedy feels like it just happened just yesterday. In 2008, the band agreed to pay $1 million to survivors and families of the victims of the fire. On February 20th, 2003 in West Warick, Rhode Island, tragedy struck during a Great White headlined concert. The Great White Nightclub Fire Explained. Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire Feb. 25, 2008, in Providence, R.I. Joe Kinan was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital after receiving a hand transplant. Biechele pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the tragedy. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. The fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick began in an overcrowded club when pyrotechnics from Russell's GREAT WHITE ignited illegal soundproofing foam lining the club's walls. The band was popular during the late 80s, when their cover of Ian Hunter's "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" became a Top 5 hit in the United States. We don't go blow stuff up and whatnot. While he survived, Ricardi spent years suffering from survivors guilt. (David L Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Pyrotechnics caused a fire, which resulted in 100 deaths and many injuries, America's deadliest rock concert to date. The nightclub was known for heavy metal music, and that evening the headliner was metal band Great White. Subscribe for exclusive city guides, travel videos, trip giveaways and more! A short time later, Russell was countersued by Kendall, rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Michael Lardie and drummer Audie Desbrow, claiming the vocalist's self-destructive behavior was damaging the GREAT WHITE name (they also alleged he was charging promoters less for his own touring version of GREAT WHITE). All defendants settled. He was 21. And after going through injury after injury, thats when the music took over. Mikes title rings true. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Todd King, a fire survivor who helped found the fund, said while some victims' relatives were upset with Great White's fundraising role, the band raised about $100,000 for the fund. "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List", a documentary about the infamous GREAT WHITE concert fire nearly two decades ago that killed a hundred people and injured hundreds more, will receive its premiere on Reelz on February 20. the band playing at a Rhode Island nightclub where 100 people perished in a fire was NOT Great White. Even after I was released, at the end of each day I felt as if I needed to go home to the hospital. Copyright 2013-2023 The Music Universe. And I'm, like, 'But I am sorry.' The outlet reported that the surviving band members were never charged. On the two-year anniversary of the fire, Jack Russell and Mark Kendall, along with Jack Russell's attorney, . The Station nightclub fire occurred 20 years ago on the evening of February 20, 2003 at a Great White concert in West Warwick, RI killing 100 people and injuring 230. 2023. Several people made their way toward the exits hed pointed out while others didnt take the threat seriously. Many of the surviving victims and the families of those killed felt Russell had not done enough to apologize or atone for his part in the tragedy. A fire claimed 100 lives during a Great White show on Feb. 20, 2003 at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, R.I. More than 200 others were also injured in a blaze caused by the band's pyrotechnic display. Gahans family helped pass legislation in Massachusetts that would require automatic sprinkler systems in bars and nightclubs with an occupancy of 100 or more people. (David L Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). "One of Jimmys friends heard about what happened at the club," said Gahan. We learn about the installation of inappropriate sound-proofing materials, the physical layout of the building and the questionable results of any number of fire and safety inspections. 2022. 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