person will not be tolerated. This award-winning documentary by Christian de Rezendes and Christian O'Neill tells a remarkable story of The Station nightclub fire's youngest victim, Nicholas O'Neill (Christian O'Neill's brother). Brothers and . Overhead wires, a pole-mounted transformer and service drop wires to the building were on side B. "It was broccoli with pasta and chicken with shallots. TMU participates in various affiliate and advertising programs, including, but not limited to, Amazon, Ticketmaster, and others, and earns from qualifying purchases. (Courtesy of James Gahan), "I cant even begin to tell you how elated he was," James recalled to Fox News Digital about the 21-year-old. 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When something like this happens, you always wonder if you told the people around us if you loved them enough. Ricardi found a broken window and jumped through. Three seconds later, fire alarm strobes began flashing and the fire alarm began sounding. It is an abject lesson in the tragic potential of poor decisions, adds documentary director David Bellino. Lil Baby performing at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2023, Neil Young continues Original Bootleg Series with two more titles, Alana Springsteen needs a Should To Cry On with new single, Fall Out Boy unveils So Much For Stardust track listing, Drake White announces UK, Ireland tour dates, Disney announces Miley Cyrus Endless Summer Vacation Backyard Sessions special, Brantley Gilbert hosting 2023 Album Release Party & Trail Ride. Washington: Firing outside St. Louis night club in Missouri, 5 people injured. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. The state of Rhode Island is small," says author Scott James. 3:50. '", The singer said that the documentary, which he hopes will help bring him some closure, is "really well done. REELZ says on its website, The Guest Listis a film about the lives affected and forever connected by one of the most horrific tragedies in music history. Rescue 1 was on an unrelated EMS call. One statewide Enhanced 911 Control Center transferred calls for emergency assistance to the appropriate FA, which dispatched resources. The fire occurred the night of February 20, 2003 during a performance of the band Great White; 100 people were killed, and approximately 230 were injured. The building was set back 140 feet from Cowesett Road and 33 feet from Kulas Road, which steeply inclined upward from north to south. William Adams . All rights reserved. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadn't already made their escape would be . Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Est. Barylick is a producing partner of the documentary, and much of his years of research and background work served as its basis. "I think it's ruining all the positive strides that we're now making to heal here in Rhode Island," Jody King, whose brother Tracy was a bouncer at the Station, told the Associated Press in 2015. The crowds mood inside the Station went from celebration, to curiosity, to concern, to absolute terror within about a 20-second span. Use your zip code on this channel finder on REELZ to find the channel you can watch the documentary on. ", Jimmy Gahan died in The Station nightclub fire. 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. There is also a documentary on YouTube with survivors relating their experience. The event devastated the close-knit state of Rhode Island and changed the concert landscape for New England rock music fans. The E2 nightclub stampede occurred on February 17, 2003, at the E2 nightclub above the Epitome restaurant at 2347 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, in which 21 people died and more than 50 were injured when panic ensued from the use of pepper spray by a security guard to break up a fight. The cameraman emerges safely from the nightclub, however there are 100 people who sadly do not ever make it outside. February 24, 2022 5:30pm & 8:30pm. Gahans father, James Gahan, also spoke out for the special. The following are the most-read WhatsUpNewp stories of the week, February 26 March 4, 2023. Most Rhode Island fire departments were dispatched by their own 24/7 staffed fire alarm (FA) office, each operating on a proprietary radio frequency. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. accounts, the history behind an article. The outlet noted that the fire began when Great Whites tour manager, Daniel Biechele, shot off streams of pyrotechnics at the start of the concert. The Station Nightclub Fire is a horrendous and infamous event in music history that left the country in shock. "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List" includes interviews with Russell, Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Lita Ford and Michael Sweet (STRYPER). This Day in History: Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island (Sunday, February 20) 5:32. Access into side A, facing Cowesett Road, was via double doors opening into an eight-foot-long hallway, through a single door into an eight-foot-long vestibule ending at a ticket booth. As featured on the CBS News program "48 Hours" **2021 New England Society Book Award Winner for Contemporary Nonfiction In only 90 seconds, a fire in the Station nightclub killed 100 people and injured hundreds more. From the left, a handicap ramp led up to the entryway with stairs leading up from the right, both protected by a waist-high metal hand rail running parallel to side A directly opposite the door opening. 12:00 PM 12:00. The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. 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.. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Times are P.M. The result is poignant footage contrasting very different life stories. A Newport and a Tiverton restaurant took top honors for best burgers after this years Newport Burger Benders fierce 10-day competition. He died. 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. The Station Nightclub fire incidence was largely attributed to the use of pyrotechnics and the structural composition of the club, which exacerbated the rate of fire spread throughout the building. Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List is also partially based on the book, Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, Americas Deadliest Rock Concert, written by John Barylick, a civil lawyer for the victims families for seven years. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. At 2310 hours, FA dispatched Engines 4, 1, 2 and 3; Ladder 1 and Battalion 1 with all remaining on-duty West Warwick firefighters. Enlarge this image. Bellino knew from that point that he would at some point tell a story about the fire and its aftermath. My horror at the incident rose along with the body count. Something was wrong. ", Five years ago, Russell told Psycho Babble TV about the upcoming documentary: "What it is is partly my life story, as a kid growing up, and then it goes off into the fire, unfortunately, and the aftermath of that, and testimonies not testimony, but talks by the victims and their families and how it affected them.". Commercial ambulances, handling non-emergency transports and transfers, did not operate on fire frequencies. The first capture is January 26th 2000. 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 . SK filmmaker takes a look at Station fire in new documentary. 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. On February 20, 2003, a real tragedy occurred when a fire broke out at the Station Night Club while Great White were performing to a crowd of about 400 people. 20 Providence 82-58, New Hampshire defeats Bryant 67-60 in America East quarters, Trudeau Center to hold CD release party for Donald Torres new album March 31, 7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County, Rangers, Bruins among winners at close of NHL trade deadline, Womens History Month: Ruth Buzzi or is that Gladys Ormphby, This Weeks Most Read WhatsUpNewp Stories, 25 endangered animals that only live in America, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Four pyrotechnic devices known as "gerbs" located on the stage as part of the performing band's opening act were the source of ignition. I remember during the funeral hundreds of people showed up for Jimmy. Stacker compiled a list of 25 endangered animals that are only found in the United States using the 2022 International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List and the U.S. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Station nightclub fire scene, viewed from above. Sunday marks 19 years since the tragic Station Nightclub Fire in West . The Station nightclub fire remains America's deadliest rock concert. 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. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadnt already made their escape would be trapped inside. Visit www.reelz.com for dates and times. Times showing seconds are based on that timeline. The 2003 career-staffed West Warwick Fire Department operated four engines, one ladder, one special hazards and two rescues from four stations. That was the last time I saw him. Dee's up first talking about the Legacy: Tribute to Leslie West album. The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. Low 28F. For many of those fans what appeared to be their lucky day turned out to be their last. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. Nicholas O'Neill (January 28, 1985 - February 20, 2003) was the youngest of the 100 victims of The Station nightclub fire, which occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Questions about true responsibility for the tragedy would remain unanswered for years to come.. I didnt realize it was going to take so long, he said. The Feb. 20, 2003, fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick started when pyrotechnics for the rock band Great White set fire to flammable foam installed as soundproofing. He moved back to Rhode Island in late 2002 to raise a family, and remembers well the night of the fire. (Douglas McFadd/Getty Images). Don't Threaten. Russell said that parts of the movie are especially hard for him to watch "because a lot of people blame me." Russell added that he is "glad" the film was made. Fire departments provided virtually all emergency medical service (EMS); consequently, coordination and cooperation between suppression and EMS personnel was a non-issue. Their stories embody courage and deliver inspiration while others depict a much darker aftermath. The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. He then corrected himself: "I wouldn't say a lot, but they're very vocal." He will continue to require surgeries for the rest of his life. A survivor's own story (from the Brockton Enterprise, via YouTube) Rescues are rescue-ambulances.) In five seconds, the band stopped playing and patrons began self-evacuating. On Feb. 20, 2003, the nation's fourth-deadliest nightclub fire occurred in the Town of West Warwick, RI, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 300. 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. He spent less than three years behind bars. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. Share with Us. One hundred people, including college student Jimmy Gahan, died. "He was the worst, most badly burned of all the people. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Coventry, an exception, had one FA office dispatch all town agencies. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. "We hope Jims family takes comfort that his star will forever shine on!". "It's been a long, long time. A small section of the southern border is adjacent to the town of East Greenwich. "On the 20th February 2003 at the Station Nightclub in Rhode Island, pyrotechnics set fire to acoustic foam surrounding the stage." As always, THANK YOU to. It was the first procedure of its kind at the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Transplantation Service. Clarence O. Daniels II had 22 points in New Hampshires 67-60 win over Bryant on Saturday in the America East Conference Tournament quarterfinals. We must never forget . You have permission to edit this article. I remember I sat in the dark just in total shock, just waiting for anything that I could get. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister performs during Phoenix Rising! It was then that my wife and I realized we needed a place where we could channel our energies, our emotions. "Honestly, I haven't been asked a question about the fire in I can't remember how many years now," he said. Stacker compiled a list of the 30 largest exports from Massachusetts in 2022 using trade data from the Census Bureau. "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." This professional video shows the club's interior, ignition, crowd reaction and fire progression. Many will not discuss the incident; some still receive medical care. In deference to them, names are not published. 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. Engine 3 was within 3 miles. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. The event devastated the close-knit state of Rhode Island and changed the concert landscape for New England rock music fans. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism And I'm, like, 'But I am sorry.' Keep it Clean. In a West Warwick Police Department witness statement, an employee stated 250 to 260 paying patrons were counted by a doorman's clicker prior to the fire. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Technically, it wasn't Great White that took the stage on February 20th, 2003 at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, RI. The fire left 100 people dead and more than 200 injured. The Station nightclub fire killed 100 people and injured more than 200. Fires in Selected Occupancies: Eating and . Market data provided by Factset. '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. Many of the same causes and lessons experienced at the Cocoanut Grove caused this tragedy. Great White frontman Jack . I persevere each day.. 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. All rights reserved. The original URL is www.thestationrocks.com and shows everyone who played there, a gallery, news etc. "If he wants to help, stay away, shut your mouth.". (Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images), Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines February 18, Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson involved in Georgia police chase; boyfriend arrested, Rebel Wilson says Meghan Markle wasn't as 'naturally warm' as Prince Harry in meeting, Kelly Osbourne shares first glimpse of infant son in photo with 'Uncle Jack', Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this', Shania Twain was 'uncontrollably fragile' from ex Mutt Lange's affair with friend: 'How could I be so stupid', Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death. Television station WPRI was inside shooting video for a future fire safety documentary. This past December, former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell, whose pyrotechnics ignited the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 in Rhode Island, told Tulsa Music Stream about the documentary: "We took three years shooting this thing. Sherman lost two cousins in the fire. On Feb. 20, 2003, The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, burst into flames when pyrotechnics from the rock band landed on flammable foam installed as soundproofing. Ten years ago, on February 20, 2003, re broke out at a nightclub in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. He's actually from that town. According to the outlet, the foundation raised more than $200,000 and worked closely with the community to set up lights for a Little League field. Threats of harming another Aug. 1. Kent County Hospital was within three miles. 13:01. It was the first procedure of its kind at the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Transplantation Service. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The list become one of the main threads of Bellinos film. The website is offline from the first capture after that in March 2003. along the way, we meet other survivors and victims' families 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. The Guest List: The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert will premiere on Sunday, February 20, 2022. . He and his pal, Michael Ricardi, were the hosts of "Jim and Mikeys Power Hour" on the college radio station WNRC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Documentary. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, a blaze at The Station nightclub in W. Warwick, RI, on February 20, 2003, claimed 100 lives. 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. And his comment was, 'If this wouldn't have happened, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. They would be burned alive, identified days later only by dental records or tattoos. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species list. Feb. 26, 2011. Then, it grew quieter and quieter. a documentary web series presented by TYCO LEARN. Times manually entered by police and fire dispatchers and calculated from radio transmission and telephone recordings are in military format. . 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, . The emotional impact on the responding firefighters continues. It was reported that the venue was engulfed in flames within minutes. If a mass-casualty incident (MCI) was declared, the RCCs were to manage interagency responses. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. Early reports estimated actual occupancy between 420 and 440. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. "He used to like my cooking. 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. TV-G. By 2312 hours, five West Warwick police officers were on location. 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. GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall founded the band with Russell in 1982. Do you believe schools have a responsibility to provide their students with universal, free breakfast and lunch? On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. Fire broke out during the performance and pyrotechnic display by the '80s band. At 11:09:13, the first calls were recorded by West Warwick's FA. 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. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Local filmmaker David Bellino will share deeply personal stories of lives forever changed by the 2003 Station nightclub fire in his new documentary on the tragedy, airing this weekend. As for the foundation, James said its last fundraiser was about four years ago around the time that his wife became ill. Carol Gahan died in 2021. Survivor Joe Kinans courage, and even humor, in the face of the horrific challenges he faced recovering serve as powerful reminders of the endurance of the human spirit.. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He moved out to the West Coast in the 1980s and began shooting and directing music videos the heyday of hair metal bands. The band's guitarist Ty Longly was missing at the time. Here is the official synopsis: "The documentary presents the deeply personal stories of lives forever altered by the tragic Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead, more than 200 injured . Three Warwick stations responding suppression units on the initial mutual aid request had travel distances of two, three and 3 miles. This study, which was carried out in response to the Station Nightclub Fire, also includes summaries of and lessons learned from several major nightclub fires. The deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston burned on November 28, 1942, killing 492 people. This documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, loss, courage and forgiveness, he said. Kendall later said he was asked to join Russell and his solo band on the tour to help boost attendance. According to producers, this documentary tells the story of the fire, a few families of the victims, and of survivors. Michelle R. Smith / Associated Press Facebook Stacker compiled a list of the 30 largest exports from Vermont in 2022 using trade data from the Census Bureau. Russell said that the flames from the pyrotechnic display spread to foam decorations around the stage. 41 is based on the thesis that Nicholas may have . By now even the slowest people to react are in a frenzied state of panic. The outlet reported that the surviving band members were never charged. The professional association representing West Warwick firefighters was offered the opportunity to comment for this article, but declined to respond. 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. Saying Rhode Island "can't afford" to go back to pre-pandemic days where students were unable to eat at school because their parents couldn't afford to pay for them, Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. A local audible fire alarm system with heat detectors, strobe lights and manual pull stations was operational. who is a producing partner of the documentary and an attorney/law professor in Rhode Island. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. 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. Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more. Two West Warwick police officers were inside the club. Season 1 James donated his sons CDs to WNRC. Battalion 1 (the duty chief), Engine 1 and Rescue 1 were quartered within two miles. The sounds of yelling were quite loud. The tragic and now infamous blaze, which came to be known as. The INTERCITY operates under the auspices of the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Chiefs, which respectfully declined to comment on INTERCITY effectiveness during the incident. 0:57. It was the biggest challenge of making the film. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 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. Mikes title rings true. The Guest List will premiere on the REELZ channel at 8 pm on Sunday, February 20. It rocked me like it did everyone else, specifically because I was in the industry, he said. Also in a series of interviews, Great White frontman Jack Russell shares his search for peace after a near two-decade journey of crippling heartbreak and depression as a result of surviving the tragedy. We talk about the Station nightclub fire that happened 19 years ago. Were very grateful to REELZ and Hubbard Broadcasting who believed in us enough to give us a U.S. distribution, Bellino said. Tyler Bertuzzi set up a goal in his Boston debut and Linus Ullmark made 24 saves, helping the NHL-leading Bruins beat Patrick Kane and the New York Rangers 4-2 on Saturday. With Rick Regan, John Barylick, Dee Snider, Sandi Arenas. Today, James said Ricardi has stayed in touch with the family. The documentary is called "The Guest List" and captures the raw emotions from the tragedy through dozens of interviews. They would be burned alive, identified days later only by dental records or tattoos. A Warwick Police Department report stated at 2308 hours that West Warwick Police requested police assistance, reporting the nightclub on fire with over 200 people trapped inside or injured. I mean, it was a long time. Keep telling those in your life how much you love them. For many of those passionate fans, what appeared to be their very luckiest day turned out to be their last. Jimmy Gahan died in The Station nightclub fire. Abb Takk. It is really moving, touching, and it's a beautifully shot piece of film. Legal Statement. The details of the Station tragedy are well-known in Rhode Island. 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.
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