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. SK filmmaker takes a look at Station fire in new documentary. 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. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. MTLEY CRE'S NIKKI SIXX OPENS UP ON SOBRIETY, WHY HE LEFT CALIFORNIA FOR WYOMING: ITS HOME. Fire broke out during the performance and pyrotechnic display by the '80s band. All it took for a hundred people to die during a show by the hair metal band Great White was a sudden . 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. The deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston burned on November 28, 1942, killing 492 people. 3 minutes, 25 seconds: The front entrance is filled with smoke as the crowd of people struggles . I remember during the funeral hundreds of people showed up for Jimmy. The event devastated the close-knit state of Rhode Island and changed the concert landscape for New England rock music fans. When reached by Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Great White wrote, "The band would respectfully decline comment. 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. Stacker compiled a list of the 30 largest exports from Rhode Island in 2022 using trade data from the Census Bureau. The Guest List is a film about the lives affected and forever connected by one of the most horrific tragedies in music history. Station Ink is honored to be part of an upcoming feature-length documentary about the Station Nightclub Fire. I didnt realize it was going to take so long, he said. Directed by John Barnard Chris Charney Scott R. Leary. Monday marks the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100 people. They said that the building was 1,000 degrees inside. or anything. What I thought would maybe be a couple of years turned out to be many, many years.. And it's really, really informative, and it delves into people's lives.". This Saturday on "48 Hours," the club owners held . Email: info@themusicuniverse.com. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Coventry, an exception, had one FA office dispatch all town agencies. Dee's up first talking about the Legacy: Tribute to Leslie West album. According to producers, this documentary tells the story of the fire, a few families of the victims, and of survivors. It's told from the personal perspectives of those who were there. Low 28F. According to reports, Michael was released after earning time off for good behavior. The Station nightclub fire remains Americas deadliest rock concert. [My son] is just a thought away.". Use the 'Report' link on William Adams offers an initial look at the dispatch and response to the Station Night Club fire in West Warwick, RI. "I lost a lot of friends that night a lot of friends. Both reports reference the Providence Journal. "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List" includes interviews with Russell, Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Lita Ford and Michael Sweet (STRYPER). Jack largely blamed these injuries on his alcohol and painkiller addictions as well as the prednisone drug he was prescribed. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "He was the worst, most badly burned of all the people. Commercial ambulances, handling non-emergency transports and transfers, did not operate on fire frequencies. It is the fourth-deadliest nightclub fire in American . The video operator began to evacuate 18 seconds after ignition, exiting the front door within 50 seconds. 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. 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 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. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. Season 1 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. Heres whats on tap for weather this week and weekend. 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. 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. Set to premiere on the REELZ network at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 - the 19th anniversary of the blaze that claimed 100 lives - is Bellino . In 2015, Ricardi wrote a book about his friendship with Gahan titled "Just a Thought Away." Smoke banked down in the front hallway 66 seconds after ignition. The band claimed it had permission for the pyrotechnics, but club owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian denied the claim. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Measurements from a fire test of a reconstructed portion of the platform and dance floor physically produced, also within 90 seconds, conditions exceeding survivability limits.). Jimmy Gahan died in The Station nightclub fire. "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. "We hope Jims family takes comfort that his star will forever shine on!". 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. By 2312 hours, five West Warwick police officers were on location. and an obsession with the . The Reelz channel will be premiering a documentary about the Station Night Club fire on February 20, 2022. Almost twenty years after one of the deadliest building fires in history, the owners of West Warwick, Rhode Island's The Station nightclub are speaking out. I persevere each day, Kinan says in the film. While he survived, Ricardi spent years suffering from survivors guilt. We pretty much knew at that point it was just going to be a question of identification.". The public has a short memory, unfortunately. Rhode Island participates in the Southern New England Fire Emergency Assistance Plan, coordinating inter-agency responses through four regional control centers (RCCs) located in and staffed by selected municipal FAs throughout the state. 43 min. It was something that I hoped that people would remember, just because of the nature of it and the fact that we need to take care of ourselves when we're out at places; we need to be conscious of our safety. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, A survivor's own story (from the Brockton Enterprise, via YouTube) 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.. William Adams . Pitching the concept of the documentary to a studio was very challenging, Bellino said. "During the first few days, we were just in complete shock," he said. Current and former officials from several fire departments, including West Warwick's, declined to comment for this article. Jimmy Gahan was a celebrated athlete before he became actively involved with music, his other passion. With John Barnard, Destini Boldt, Jaret McNabb, Nick Merrells. He has 40 years' experience in the volunteer fire service. Kent County Hospital was within three miles. He spent less than three years behind bars. Bellino said that after this two-hour broadcast version airs, he hopes to release the documentary in its originally conceived format a multi-episode series. "America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List" airs Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. on Reelz. Be Nice. Sunday marks 19 years since a fire tore through The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, killing 100 people and injuring more than 200 others. The horrific evening is being explored 19 years later in a new Reelz documentary, "Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List," airing Sunday. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). The original URL is www.thestationrocks.com and shows everyone who played there, a gallery, news etc. It will replay on Sunday, February 20 at 11 pm and on Sunday, February 27 at 3 pm. Engine 3 was within 3 miles. 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. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). 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.. Torres, a client of Trudeau is releasing The Man, The Myth, The Legend. "America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List" premiers Feb 20th on @ReelzChannelhttps://t.co/uQPOE13agm, Dee Snider (@deesnider) February 5, 2022. Not a guilty apology, but because I just, "I mean, I feel horrible that it happened," he continued. It is unknown whether the fire department was given a head count at any time during the incident. No one who watches 'The Guest List' will enter a concert venue again without first checking for the exits.". At 2310 hours, FA dispatched Engines 4, 1, 2 and 3; Ladder 1 and Battalion 1 with all remaining on-duty West Warwick firefighters. But it's really moving. 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. '", The singer said that the documentary, which he hopes will help bring him some closure, is "really well done. 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. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Many of the same causes and lessons experienced at the Cocoanut Grove caused this tragedy. Feb. 26, 2011. The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister performs during Phoenix Rising! Most Rhode Island fire departments were dispatched by their own 24/7 staffed fire alarm (FA) office, each operating on a proprietary radio frequency. Sherman lost two cousins in the fire. Legal Statement. 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Keep it Clean. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. A small section of the southern border is adjacent to the town of East Greenwich. Then, it grew quieter and quieter. "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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. During litigation, the RISAG established it at 458. '", According to Russell, at least one "really beautiful" thing came out of the tragedy. 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. View of the front door and parking lot. The website began as a fun project in 2013 to one of the top independent news sites. 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). The blaze began when members of a band performing at the . 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. A Newport and a Tiverton restaurant took top honors for best burgers after this years Newport Burger Benders fierce 10-day competition. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. 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. He was 21. 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. A single door accessed the side-D stage area. People that I didn't even know were even there. 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. Four seconds later, side A shows thick, black smoke and occupants exiting sunroom windows with smoke at floor level. 41 is based on the thesis that Nicholas may have . ", 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.". "On the night of February 20th, 2003 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. "He was totally into sports, but he always had this connection to music," James explained. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. Overhead wires, a pole-mounted transformer and service drop wires to the building were on side B. William Adams offers an initial look at the dispatch and response to the Station Night Club fire in West Warwick, RI. Gahans father, James Gahan, also spoke out for the special. "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. You could just see the perpetual smile on his face. 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. Survivors from one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history share the stories of their escape. Bellino knew from that point that he would at some point tell a story about the fire and its aftermath. This article is prepared from police reports, evidentiary material released by the Rhode Island State Attorney General (RISAG), communications with several mutual aid responders, Rhode Island Department of Health library reference material, published media articles (especially investigative reporting by the Providence Journal) and two major technical reports The Station Club Fire After-Action Report, October 2004, by the Office of Domestic Preparedness of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the June 2005 Final Report of the National Construction Safety Team Investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce. Fire departments provided virtually all emergency medical service (EMS); consequently, coordination and cooperation between suppression and EMS personnel was a non-issue. It was the first procedure of its kind at the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Transplantation Service. 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. In 2008, members of Great White agreed to pay $1 million to survivors and victims relatives, Billboard reported. Don't knowingly lie about anyone ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY Encore Presentation SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 3PM EST . "One of Jimmys friends heard about what happened at the club," said Gahan. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadnt already made their escape would be trapped inside. Est. 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. It was then that my wife and I realized we needed a place where we could channel our energies, our emotions. Kinan, who to date has undergone 136 surgeries, including a hand transplant, will continue to require surgeries for the rest of his life. To the right, 11 atrium-style windows led to a sunroom (pool room) that opened into the dance floor. View of the front door and parking lot. It primarily features the inspiring story of Joe, Carrie, and Hadley Kinan". Times manually entered by police and fire dispatchers and calculated from radio transmission and telephone recordings are in military format. It was the first procedure of its kind at the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Transplantation Service. Kinan was severely burned in the Station nightclub fire. To the entryway's left, three windows led to the bar room. 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. February 2003: The Station nightclub fire. The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Subject matter including inspections, codes, civil and criminal litigation, opinions and recommendations of published reports, violations, blame, culpability and liability are not covered. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. One statewide Enhanced 911 Control Center transferred calls for emergency assistance to the appropriate FA, which dispatched resources. Los Angeles Industry Screening. He moved out to the West Coast in the 1980s and began shooting and directing music videos the heyday of hair metal bands. Great Whites songs would never again be played by Rhode Island radio stations. The website is offline from the first capture after that in March 2003. Technically, it wasn't Great White that took the stage on February 20th, 2003 at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, RI. 100 concert goers died in the fire, and hundreds more were injured when the foam soundproofing ignited from the pyro on stage, an enormous fire erupted, and many fans were trapped in the building. The fire chief was the only West Warwick firefighter allowed to be interviewed for the NIST and DHS reports. 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. TV-G. Access and egress from the vestibule was at right angles to the traffic flow left into the bar room and right toward the dance floor. And his comment was, 'If this wouldn't have happened, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. You have permission to edit this article. According to producers, this documentary "tells the story of the fire, a few families of the victims, and of survivors. 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. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. Legal proceedings are ongoing. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Majorette Creatix POLICE STATION FIRE STATION (RESCUE STATION)- Police car, fire engine. Gunman Opens Fire At Teenagers At Night Club In Florida. His life and work as a writer, actor and musician has been memorialized by the documentary 41 and in the book 41 Signs of Hope. The Station fire was a perfect storm of human error that became one of the worst nightclub tragedies in US history. "It may not be the best thing in the world for me, but it's very cathartic," he said. Feb 20, 2023. It lets you know how beautiful music is and how music can heal everything, no matter what people think. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. Kinan was severely burned in the Station nightclub fire. The other, inside the front hallway facing away from the stage, was physically pushed outside by fleeing patrons. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. February 24, 2022 5:30pm & 8:30pm. Most quote the NIST and DHS reports. who is a producing partner of the documentary and an attorney/law professor in Rhode Island. Gahan and Ricardi decided to stick around for the show. Weeks later, when I awoke from my coma I immediately understood and accepted what was going on. Set to premiere on the REELZ network at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 the 19th anniversary of the blaze that claimed 100 lives is Bellinos Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List.. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I remember I sat in the dark just in total shock, just waiting for anything that I could get. But Saturday night, as . The Station Nightclub Fire - Part 2. The building was set back 140 feet from Cowesett Road and 33 feet from Kulas Road, which steeply inclined upward from north to south. Outside, from the A/D corner, the operator filmed side D at 11:09:26 showing smoke from the stage door with visible flames inside. The Station nightclub fire killed 100 people and injured more than 200. It took less than 5 minutes for fire to engulf The Station nightclub, packed with . 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. "It's been a long, long time. 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. 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. 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. A mutual aid box system provided West Warwick with up to a seven-alarm structural response, including station coverage, but it did not include mass movement of EMS resources. If a mass-casualty incident (MCI) was declared, the RCCs were to manage interagency responses. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. PROVIDENCE Over the years Dave Kane has had to find a place to store his outrage over losing his 18-year-old son, Nicholas, in The Station nightclub fire in 2003. Battalion 1 (the duty chief), Engine 1 and Rescue 1 were quartered within two miles. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of all cookies. ", SLIPKNOT MEMBER COREY TAYLOR TALKS 'RUCKER' FILM, ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY: IT 'SCARES YOU AS A PERFORMER'. A local audible fire alarm system with heat detectors, strobe lights and manual pull stations was operational. the station nightclub fire, america's deadliest rock concert Visit Www.Reelz.Com For Dates And Times 'AMERICA'S DEADLIEST ROCK CONCERT: THE GUEST LIST' ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 8PM ET/ 5PM PT Share with Us. It claimed 100 lives and left some 230 other people injured. Just seconds after 80s sensation Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics ignited a fire that .