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10 Years Ago: Great White Concert Fire Kills 100

Stephen Lewis — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:00:11 +0000

On Feb. 20, 2003, during a Great White show at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, 100 people lost their lives and over 200 were injured in a fire caused by the band’s pyrotechnic display. During the show’s opening number, the band’s road manager, Daniel Biechele, set off the pyrotechnics, as planned. The sparks [...]

Former Great White Frontman Jack Russell Plans Memorial Concert for Club Fire Victims

Jeff Giles — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:00:24 +0000

Great White's ever-shifting lineup is too complicated for all but the most ardent fans of the band -- which now includes two separate touring incarnations and the ever-present threat of a lawsuit. But no matter who's in the group, one thing remains the same: The shadow cast by the fire that claimed the lives of 100 people at a Great White show on Feb. 20, 2003.

Great White's Mark Kendall Stays Close with Families of 2003 Fire Victims [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Billy Dukes — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:01:24 +0000

Next February will make 10 years since a fire at a Great White show at the Station Nightclub in Rhode Island claimed 100 lives. Co-founder and guitarist Mark Kendall says his relationship with the victims families is what’s helped him through the tragedy. “That’s been one of the best parts of the healing process is [...]

Awesome 80′s Weekend: Great White Soundcheck

Joe Russo — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:00:38 +0000

Great White has seen more pain than most Rock Bands. The unfortunate Rhode Island Nightclub Fire in 2003 that killed 100 people including guitarist Ty Longley and injured another 200, has left an indelible scar on the band and lead singer Jack Russell. Great White paid out $1 Million to victim's families, and their former manager and the club's owner are still serving jail time for the incident. But the band has truly risen from the ashes of that tragic night and play a show at Club Infinity on June 4.