Legal Statement. 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. 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. With no fire suppression system in place and the extreme high temperatures generated by the burning foam, in practically no time, the situation reached what's called "flashover," the point in a fire when all flammable materials in an enclosed space hit flashpoint and start releasing flammable gases. The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The Station nightclub fire occurred on the evening of February 20, 2003 at The Station, a nightclub and hard rock music venue in West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States, killing 100 people and injuring 230.During a concert by the rock band Great White, a pyrotechnic display ignited flammable acoustic foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. [And they told me], 'But you can't say it. He then corrected himself: "I wouldn't say a lot, but they're very vocal." Pyrotechnics caused a fire, which resulted in 100 deaths and many injuries, America's deadliest rock concert to date. Reels will be looking back at the tragic 2003 Station Nightclub fire that broke out during a Great White concert that claimed the lives of 100 people, including guitarist Ty Longley, in their new . Russell said that the flames from the pyrotechnic display spread to foam decorations around the stage. 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 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. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. February 22, 2003. Road managerDaniel Biechele set off the pyrotechnics during the opening number, as planned. 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. Kendall later said he was asked to join Russell and his solo band on the tour to help boost attendance. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 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 band claimed it had permission for the pyrotechnics, but club owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian denied the claim. 'The Guest List' explores how that same music and culture became sources of healing and comfort, at least for some, in the years thereafter. He spent less than three years behind bars. It is an object lesson in the tragic potential of poor decisions. Not a guilty apology, but because I just, "I mean, I feel horrible that it happened," he continued. "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." Sherman lost two cousins in the fire. But 15 years later, she said, it's time for her to move out of its . Show". 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.' "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. Jimmy Gahan died in The Station nightclub fire. "There was a man named Joe; they call him 'The Lizard Man,'" Jack said. Sixty-six people ended up dead from the resulting fire. 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The crowd rushed to the front of the stage, with people squeezing together so tightly that many couldnt breathe. At the time of the fire, the group that was on the road was called JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE. Why it happened that night Who knows? 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. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. The people intertwined with this event struggle to cope in the aftermath of disaster some gracefully, and some less so. Great white pin. (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. A fire breaks out at a Great White concert in Rhode Island, killing 100 people, including the band's guitarist, Ty Longley. They would be burned alive, identified days later only by dental records or tattoos. The exact cause of the fire was never determined, but what is known is that the fire was well underway when it was discovered by two waitresses. Dave Kane, the father of the youngest victim, Nicholas ONeill, says the tragedy feels like it just happened just yesterday. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadn't already made their escape would be . (Courtesy of James Gahan). James pointed out that shortly before the Station nightclub tragedy, the Fine Line club in Minneapolis experienced a similar fire caused by pyrotechnics, but its sprinkler system and wide exits saved lives. 58 Likes, TikTok video from Porkchop Pete (@porkchop_pete): "Do You Remember These Rock Concert Disasters? 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. 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. 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. The Massachusetts native was a celebrated high school athlete when he turned to music as a disc jockey at Nichols College. 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. . He probably wasn't drinking, and was recently aware of the dangers involved in being in a packed club like that. Legal Statement. Amid the chaos, Ricardi couldnt see his friend but was hoping that Gahan was right behind him. Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresseIP, Navigation et recherche lors de lutilisation des sites Web et applications Yahoo. Great White dropped a bombshell on us Monday . He will continue to require surgeries for the rest of his life. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. Among the casualties was Great White guitarist Ty Longley, who reportedly ran back into the burning building in an attempt to rescue his guitar. Eight people were ultimately pronounced dead, and dozens more rushed to the hospital in what was officially classified a mass casualty incident. "He went to get more information. Not for sale or trade. 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. Still, he said he understood why some believe he should be held accountable for what happened fifteen years ago. 'The Guest List' remains timely, years after the station fire tragedy, as young people will always be attracted to concert events while some bands, promoters, and concert venues remain tempted to cut corners for cheap spectacle. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. The entire event was a perfect storm of bad planning. "I think people misunderstood, thinking GREAT WHITE uses pyro," Kendall told "Sally Steele Rocks! The disaster resulted in the tragic deaths of 7 concert-goers. For what its worth, you have been in my prayers and always will be., Russell performed a benefit concert on Feb. 7, 2013 in commemoration of the tragedy, with all proceeds going to the victims families. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadnt already made their escape would be trapped inside. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. It's told from the personal perspectives of those who were there. 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. The Station nightclub fire remains America's deadliest rock concert. 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 . With intimate insight from people who were impacted by the tragedy, this is a potent portrait of humanity, from deep resentment and brutal suffering to resilience and the power of community., This documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, loss, courage and forgiveness. "He was totally into sports, but he always had this connection to music," James explained. At the time of the fire, the group that was on the road was called JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE. I persevere each day.. The guy [making it] He's done Disney movies. It was the summer of 2011 and Alan Niven sat on the deck at his house in the desert . As part of the settlement, the band didnt admit to any wrongdoing. It is really moving, touching, and it's a beautifully shot piece of film. First responders share their experiences of battling the blaze, treating victims and managing the chaos as it unfolded. 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. The Jimmy Gahan Charitable Foundation, which James established with his wife, was instrumental in the radio station getting an upgrade, the Telegram & Gazette reported. Join our newsletter for exclusive features, tips, giveaways! [And they told me], 'But you can't say it. 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. In 2003, 100 people died and over 200 were injured at a rock concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Alice Cooper- Trash 1990 Tour Scarf Special Guest: Great White & Britany Fox. Infamous Great White Concert Fire. The reminders are constant, involving a certain number, 41, Nicks favorite and lucky number. Try plastic surgery for autographs, Fan brings Olympian Mary Lou Retton to tears, RISPCA has nearly 30 guinea pigs up for adoption, February vacation events around Southern New England, How you can help those affected by Station fire, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We use cookies for analytics tracking and advertising from our partners. People that I didn't even know were even there. The event devastated the close-knit state of Rhode Island and changed the concert landscape for New England rock music fans. The Guest List is based in part on John Barylick's narrative non-fiction work, killer show . 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. He's actually from that town. 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. 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. The ornate Cabaret room, where two comics were warming up an audience of at least a thousand people in a space meant for about 600, held the majority of the buildings occupants. Christmas Day is supposed to be happy and pleasant, a time to gather with loved ones for a chill and relaxing celebration. He added that everyone affected by the tragedy has their way of remembering the victims each year. "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List" includes interviews with Russell, Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Lita Ford and Michael Sweet (STRYPER). "He used to like my cooking. 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. Comment. All rights reserved. Weeks after the fire, the actual charred, handwritten guest list was recovered from the club's ashes. This nine-day festival, according to Al Jazeera, was meant to promote the reputation of Morocco as a modern nation. "I too lost many friends that night, but I cant begin to equate that to the loss of a family member. One-hundred people were killed and 230 were injured. 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. 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. A version of this article was previously published in 2011, and was updated on Nov. 8, 2021. 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, . ", 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. 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. November 12, 2015. Dec. 2, 2016 Oakland, CaliforniaConcert deaths: 36. 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.". I said to myself, If I have a choice in this Im not going out this way. I heard the voice of a firefighter yell, Weve got one over here. I was placed on a stretcher and rushed to the nearest hospital. It could fairly be said that music and rock culture drew one hundred innocent people to their deaths in The Station fire. Some mention sparklers, some say there may have been an electrical problem, others say it started as a result of pyrotechnics in the club. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. "There was a man named Joe; they call him 'The Lizard Man,'" Jack said. Not a guilty apology, but because I just, "I mean, I feel horrible that it happened," he continued. 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). With Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston. Gahan and Ricardi decided to stick around for the show. 1,144 Concerts. I thought maybe they'd have a fire extinguisher. I remember I sat in the dark just in total shock, just waiting for anything that I could get. 'The Guest List' is based in part on John Barylick's narrative non-fiction work, 'Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert'. Then, it grew quieter and quieter. He was 21. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister performs during Phoenix Rising! June 30, 2000 Roskilde, DenmarkConcert deaths: 9, In 2020, nine men were killed at a Pearl Jam concert when people rushed the stage and those in front collapsed. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. His book is regarded as the first and most comprehensive exploration of the chain of events leading up to the fire, as well as its legal and human aftermath. The guy filming was doing so for a piece on nightclub safety if you can even believe the irony of that . the guest list is a strikingly visual film. The public has a short memory, unfortunately. 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. Jan. 1, 2009 Bangkok, ThailandConcert deaths: 100. In all, over two hundred injuries were reported, and a hundred people lost their lives. disaster non-fiction. Tragedy At Great White Concert. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. Kendall, who founded the band with Russell in 1982, later said he was asked to join Russell and his solo band on the tour to help boost attendance. the band playing at a Rhode Island nightclub where 100 people perished in a fire was NOT Great White. "One of Jimmys friends heard about what happened at the club," said Gahan. REELZ has announced the networks original documentary Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List premieres Sunday, February 20th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm 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. Great White- "Face the Day (Blues Mix)". TMZ.com. 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. That's cool.' "America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List" premiers Feb 20th on @ReelzChannelhttps://t.co/uQPOE13agm, Dee Snider (@deesnider) February 5, 2022. Show" about the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 in Rhode Island caused by pyrotechnics at a concert by the . Great White Announce Andrew Freeman as New Singer. Great White is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. . 17 years after Rhode Island fire, Great White generates controversy again by playing concert with no COVID-19 precautions. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. We just want Give us a lot of lights, maybe a little fog on the ballad and girls backstage. 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 . They said that the building was 1,000 degrees inside. The Great White concert, held in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on October 26, 1990, is widely regarded as one of the worst rock shows in American history. 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. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Russell said that the flames from the pyrotechnic display spread to foam decorations around the stage. On the two-year anniversary of the fire, Jack Russell and Mark Kendall, along with Jack Russell's attorney, . Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List explores the Station nightclub fire through gripping survivor accounts and family members and friends of victims who have memorialized their loss through pursuits ranging from an exhibit of commemorative body art to re-immersion in the rock culture that initially brought them and their loved ones to the Station nightclub. We pretty much knew at that point it was just going to be a question of identification.". A lot of footage a lot of footage. Kinan was severely burned in the Station nightclub fire. 100 clear lights for each person killed, 200 multi-colored lights for each . Great White's Jack Russell Discusses the Station Nightclub Fire, When asked if he felt horrible about the tragedy in a 2013 interview with Rover Radio, Russell answered, "Of course I do." "It was broccoli with pasta and chicken with shallots. We want him to know that we keep him as part of our family always, Kane said. 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. This was supposed to be a monument to remind state officials, local officials, elected officials what happens when you dont do your job. "And I even called the manager, I go, 'You're calling it 'Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE'?' 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. Not for sale or trade. 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. What is the deadliest rock concert in history? M3 Rock Festival 2-Day Pass. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Weather Now: Rainy Start, Mild, Dry Finish to the, Mass. Several people made their way toward the exits hed pointed out while others didnt take the threat seriously. So he had to be really unbiased, which he really was he just told it. Berlin refused to host the Love Parade in 2010, citing safety concerns over the size of the crowd. ", Elaborating on what he saw that tragic evening, Kendall said: "It was very mild looking [at first], but I felt heat and I never felt heat before with this stuff, and so I knew there was something wrong. That is what the other families are doing, we dont need a memorial to remember them, we have them in our hearts always.. 100 people died and more than 200 others were injured. 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