At the time, roughly $175 million had been offered by dozens of defendants to settle lawsuits over the blaze. The parties settled in July 2013 without going to trial, with Russell now performing as JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE while the others are continuing as GREAT WHITE. Why it happened that night Who knows? On February 20th, 2003 in West Warick, Rhode Island, tragedy struck during a Great White headlined concert. 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. (Bob Breidenbach-Pool/Getty Images). (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. 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. ", The brothers who owned the nightclub, Jeff and Michael Derderian, were found guilty of one hundred counts of involuntary manslaughter, and have used varying charitable methods to atone for the disaster. Pyrotechnics caused a fire, which resulted in 100 deaths and many injuries, America's deadliest rock concert to date. PAUL STANLEY Blasts MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE After She Complains Of Harassment, DAVE LOMBARDO To Tour U.K. With 'Progressive Grindcore' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'. Slectionnez Grer les paramtres pour grer vos prfrences. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadn't already made their escape would be . "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. Other known facts are that the club was never sanctioned as such and never received a fire inspection. The resulting conflagration killed 100 persons and grievously injured many others. It was reported that the venue was engulfed in flames within minutes. 'The Guest List' explores how that same music and culture became sources of healing and comfort, at least for some, in the years thereafter. At least one relative of a Station fire victim was angered by Russell's plan to make a documentary about the incident and discuss it in the upcoming book. My horror at the incident rose along with the body count. He and his pal, Michael Ricardi, were the hosts of "Jim and Mikeys Power Hour" on the college radio station WNRC. Station nightclub fire scene, viewed from above. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. On February 20th, 2003 in West Warick, Rhode Island, tragedy struck during a Great White headlined concert. Questions about true responsibility for the tragedy would remain . People that I didn't even know were even there. The local pride and fortitude of the community shine through as interviewees recount the fire and reflect upon both their duty both to remember and to move forward toward healing. Man, it was the most horrific thing. "I talked to my pastor. "He was totally into sports, but he always had this connection to music," James explained. "There was a man named Joe; they call him 'The Lizard Man,'" Jack said. The set was to begin at 8 PM, but the doors were still closed at 7:45 when an anxious crowd, hearing The Whos warmup and mistaking it for the opening number, surged toward the doors. When burned, it also produced a spectacularly toxic smoke composed of hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide, a lethal combination capable of rendering a person unconscious on inhalation. The fire starts during the band's opening number, "Desert Moon," when pyrotechnics ignite the soundproof insulation at the . The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. In 2008, members of Great White agreed to pay $1 million to survivors and victims relatives, Billboard reported. But for Great White, that faux smoke serves as an unintentional reminder of a colossal tragedy synonymous with its name - a 2003 club fire that killed 100 people and injured 230. The outlet noted the brothers pleaded no contest to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter in 2006. A fire at a rock concert in a West Warwick, Rhode Island, nightclub kills 100 people and seriously injures almost 200 more on February 20, 2003. . 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. So I went out through the back door to get out of everybody's way so they could put it out. More than 460 fans had crowded into the wooden, single-story, 4,480 -square-foot nightclub known as The Station in West Warwick, R.I., to enjoy a Thursday night show on Feb. 20, 2003. The band's guitarist Ty Longly was missing at the time. View of the front door and parking lot. Jimmy Gahan was a celebrated athlete before he became actively involved with music, his other passion. '", The singer said that the documentary, which he hopes will help bring him some closure, is "really well done. James said the foundation gave the family a sense of comfort and purpose during their grief. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 2023. According to reports, Michael was released after earning time off for good behavior. 'Cause I saw on the wall it was just a very small part of the foam [that] had caught fire, and I thought for sure they would just put it out. . PLAYBOY STAFF TRIED TO WARN HUGH HEFNER THAT PLAYMATE DOROTHY STRATTEN WAS IN DANGER BEFORE MURDER: DOC, Joe Kinan was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital after receiving a hand transplant. In that conversation, they claimed that Great White's contract did not mention the use of pyrotechnics, that the fire marshal had not performed the venue's required tests and that the company who supplied the nightclub with what was supposed to be noise-cancelling foam, had accidentally sent them highly-flammable packing foam instead.While the accuracy of these claims was debated by other parties, there's no doubt a multitude of factors contributed to the tragedy. Two survivors later died in the hospital as a result of their injuries. 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. 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. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. 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. Lou Diamond embraces his girlfriend Lisa Sherman as she becomes emotional during the dedication ceremony for the memorial park at the site of the Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, May 21, 2017. On February 20th, 2003, the deadliest rock concert in U.S. history took place at a roadhouse called The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island. More than 200 others were injured. The club's owners were fined just over $1 million for their negligence and sentenced to fifteen years; four served and eleven suspended. The incident took place in a former warehouse-turned-artist-collective venue called the Ghost Ship, which had no smoke detectors or sprinklers, and contained a significant amount of flammable material. Crowds were well past fire capacity the night of the Station Nightclub Fire, and 100 people died while watching the band Great White. disaster non-fiction. This nine-day festival, according to Al Jazeera, was meant to promote the reputation of Morocco as a modern nation. 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.". The event was also canceled in 2009 in Bochum due to the inability to host so many spectators. 100 clear lights for each person killed, 200 multi-colored lights for each . And they've gotta understand, when all this went down, my legal team, they said, 'You cannot ever say you're sorry, because it implies guilt.' Surges of people can make events dangerous, as seen during the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2021. Jack largely blamed these injuries on his alcohol and painkiller addictions as well as the prednisone drug he was prescribed. I remember during the funeral hundreds of people showed up for Jimmy. The outlet reported that the surviving band members were never charged. "Then it all turned into anger. En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. Lunar time zone push begins, Hate your signature? The public has a short memory, unfortunately. Here are photos of the . Forty-one isnt just a reminder of Nick, its to let people be reminded that their loved ones, whatever has happened to them, however they passed, are still with us, Kane said. All rights reserved. "It's been a long, long time. Chapters 6-18 deal with the events immediately leading up to the Great White concert of February 20, 2003 and the fire itself. In January of 2010, the clubs owners, the foam manufacturers of the hazardous and toxic building insulation, Anheuser-Busch, Clear Channel Broadcasting, and the town of West Warwick settled for $176 million to be distributed among the survivors of the fire and the children and families of those who perished. Keep telling those in your life how much you love them. A formal ceremony is in the works for the 20th anniversary of the fire. The crowd rushed to the front of the stage, with people squeezing together so tightly that many couldnt breathe. Strong winds upended the metal scaffolding and stage equipment at the 2011 Indiana State Fair while a crowd was packed into the concert venue. Still, he said he understood why some believe he should be held accountable for what happened fifteen years ago. Once they did, there was a mass exodus, but most tried to leave the way theyd entered. All in all, it took less than five minutes from the point of ignition for the club to be entirely consumed by flames, and panicked concert goers struggled to escape the . The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. 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To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. The horrific evening is being explored 19 years later in a new Reelz documentary, "Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List," airing Sunday. He will continue to require surgeries for the rest of his life. 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. A loss of life on this scale, suffered so immediately, is hard to wrap your head around. Some suffered cardiac arrest. So he had to be really unbiased, which he really was he just told it. It is an abject lesson in the tragic potential of poor decisions, adds documentary director David Bellino. July 25, 2010 Duisburg, GermanyDeaths at concert: 21. The nightclub was known for heavy metal music, and that evening the headliner was metal band Great White. ", DREW CAREY, AMIE HARWICK'S HEARTBREAKING LAST CONVERSATION BEFORE HER TRAGIC MURDER REVEALED. 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. Several had fallen and the crowd pressed on, suffocating those at the bottom of the pile. "He was on cloud nine. See Tickets. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. Repblica Croman was about a month overdue for a fire inspection at the time of the incident and had no sprinkler system. A similar measure was among 10 recommendations for improvements to fire codes released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (Courtesy of James Gahan). Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. 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. The Great White Nightclub Fire Explained. "I lost a lot of friends that night a lot of friends. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. 1,144 Concerts. According to the BBC, attendees blamed the tragedy on the police who closed several exits, ushering the crowds through others that were not destined for the purpose. The official line was that fans, too eager to leave, climbed fences, and one of them collapsed, causing the 11 deaths. "The documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, acceptance forgiveness and redemption. Local company Stanley Tree Service hung lights for 100 minutes to honor every person killed and injured. The sum total of all settlements was slightly . GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke to the "Sally Steele Rocks! Biechele pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the tragedy. I don't like to think about it.". 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. Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire Feb. 25, 2008, in Providence, R.I. (Marc Andrew Deley/WireImage), "We will never know how many lives will be saved by this law," the Falmouth Fire and Rescue Department announced in a statement. 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. I spent the next 50 weeks in the hospital. 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. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. Great White's tour manager, set off some . The Gang's All Here Tour: Skid Row, Great White, Kip Winger. Ricardi found a broken window and jumped through. This documentary not only serves as a reminder of this incredible tragedy, but it shines a light on an amazing group of people who overcame unfathomable loss, and survived, even thrived in the aftermath.. They even got the chance to interview several major figures from the 70s and 80s. Even after I was released, at the end of each day I felt as if I needed to go home to the hospital. I'd have to read up on the details again, but I seem to recall it was one of two things: -Great White did not disclose the pyro in their rider/tour contract, or -The Station approved of the pyro . . "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. Kendall later said he was asked to join Russell and his solo band on the tour to help boost attendance. 58 Likes, TikTok video from Porkchop Pete (@porkchop_pete): "Do You Remember These Rock Concert Disasters? A memorial park now occupies the space on Cowesett Avenue where the club once stood, a place where friends and families of the victims, along with survivors, go to remember those lost. As people drive by, they should be reminded to do the right thing and make sure the people that we hire, do the right thing.. In February 2003, hard rock band Great White was involved in one of the . The morning after the fire, the lead singer of Great White, Jack Russell, claimed the . "It was broccoli with pasta and chicken with shallots. "He was the worst, most badly burned of all the people. Feb 20 2003, 400 music fans of Great White packed into the small Station nightclub. For James, devastation didnt even begin to cover what the family felt. One hundred people were killed and more than 200 injured from a crowd that attended the performance of the band Great White at the Station nightclub. I'm very close with everybody in Rhode Island. Gahan and Ricardi decided to stick around for the show. The film is based in part on John Barylick's narrative non-fiction work "Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert". To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. The resulting conflagration killed 100 persons and grievously injured many others. "Because we've never used it before. It is really moving, touching, and it's a beautifully shot piece of film. Seen through the human lens of victims, survivors and their families, the fire and milestones of healing physical and emotional scars all come into focus in this poignant television event, shares Steve Cheskin, SVP of Programming at REELZ. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. I just prefer not to talk about it. 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). Feb 20, 2023. "And when I went out there, not even realizing After I did three or four shows, I saw a flyer that said 'Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE,'" Mark recalled. They bonded over music. Great White toured with Guns N' Roses, hit the charts, and dissolved in a blur of betrayal and substance abuse. It was a horrible thing that happened. He went on to explain his reluctance to discuss the matter further: "I've said everything that I ever want to say about it, I've done a million interviews. We're constantly in contact on Facebook. On the two-year anniversary of the fire, Jack Russell and Mark Kendall, along with Jack Russell's attorney, . And it's really, really informative, and it delves into people's lives.". Great White Announce Andrew Freeman as New Singer. 100 people died and more than 200 others were injured. A fire enveloped netting near the ceiling and quickly spread. Re: 20th anniversary of the Great White concert fire : 290: Andrew 02/21/2023 12:15PM Re: 20th anniversary of the Great White concert fire : 217: Troy 02/21/2023 12:28PM Re: 20th anniversary of the Great White concert fire : 167: Irwin m fletcher 02/21/2023 07:17PM Re: 20th anniversary of the Great White concert fire : 154: Peter M. Bietenholz . Why it happened that night Who knows? or redistributed. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. As part of the settlement, the band didnt admit to any wrongdoing. The devastating accident, often referred to as The Station nightclub fire, killed 100 people and injured hundreds more. REELZ original documentary America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List premieres Sunday, February 20 at 8pm ET/5pm PT presenting the deeply personal stories of lives forever altered by the tragic Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead, more than 200 injured, and devastated the tight-knit community of West Warwick, Rhode Island.It is also a story of the triumph of the human . The band's tour manager set off some pyrotechnics that set insulation ablaze, and it took a while for the audience to understand that the flames weren't part of the show. 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. On February 20th, 2003, the city of West Warwick, Rhode Island was shaken by tragedy when a fire broke out at the Station nightclub. So it was kind of strange. All in all, it took less than five minutes from the point of ignition for the club to be entirely consumed by flames, and panicked concert goers struggled to escape the conflagration, causing a bottleneck at the front entrance. New Starbucks line a curiosity, What time is it on moon? the band playing at a Rhode Island nightclub where 100 people perished in a fire was NOT Great White. The fire site looked like the scene of a battle, fought and lost, comments John Barylick. 0:00. We just want Give us a lot of lights, maybe a little fog on the ballad and girls backstage. 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. I persevere each day.. Jimmy Gahan was ecstatic when he was offered the opportunity to interview Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White. In a sign of the pain and acrimony that still remained, however, the Station Fire Memorial Foundation refused to accept any money from Russell: "We feel the upset caused by his involvement would outweigh the amount of funds received.". Snider, who was instrumental in bringing together fellow recording artists for a fundraising concert for survivors and victims families, can be heard performing a new song, Stand., Nobody should have to die because they want to see a band and listen to the music they love. With Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston. Hopefully, this story will make us all change our lives just a little bit so we never have another Station nightclub disaster., Dee Snider, Twisted Sister frontman, once played the Station nightclub and many others just like it in cities and towns across the country, as was common for many rock and metal bands of the 80s era. "The film contrasts Jack Russell's post-fire journey, in a search for redemption, with survivor Joe Kinan's rebirth, courage and inspiration. All the merchandise he had was all Jack Russell Jack Russell CD, Jack Russell t-shirt, picture behind us", According to Kendall, the tour was initially billed just "the Jack Russell 'For You' tour," named after Jack's second solo album, which came out in 2002. Jack Russell, lead singer of the band Great White, speaks to reporters after a deadly fire at The Station nightclub Feb. 21, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. 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. He sent a handwritten letter of apology to each of the families affected by the fire. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The Feb. 20, 2003 fire claimed the lives of 100 people and injured more than 200 others after pyrotechnics sparked the massive blaze during a Great White concert. Show". He then corrected himself: "I wouldn't say a lot, but they're very vocal." As a result of the tragedy, new regulations were put into effect to keep order during large concerts that are still practiced today. The pyrotechnics quickly became disastrous as materials caught on fire and the air became thick with toxic smoke. I mean, it was a long time. And the main reason is we're not a spectacle kind of band. 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