jb126 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ten years ago today a fire broke out in a crowded nightclub in Rhode Island, USA. One hundred people died, over 200 were injured. Pyrotechnics, flammable acoustic foam, lack of sprinkler system, and attendance number exceeding capacity contributed to the tragedy. All of these years later I can still see images from video caught at the scene in my mind's eye. I'd like to mention the positive changes that have been instituted in RI and MA (at the very least) in recent years. At the end of this post I've put a link to an article with some of the details. What I have personally observed recently: A uniformed fireman at a nightclub show (a policy for all shows at this venue). The venue's website has an ample page discussing safety rules for the customer's peace of mind. At a theatre prior to the start of the show, a member of the venue's staff came to the stage to discuss safety. As part of his talk, he pointed out the four exits and asked everyone in the audience to make a mental note of the closest exit to their seat. Unfortunately it took a tragedy to change laws and practices, but I wanted to reflect on the positives today. http://www.masslive...._islands_s.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius Rising Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Is Great White even around anymore or did that tragedy kill their career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Yes they are still around and quite active..That was one horrible tragedy,people just out for a good time and those ignorant people lit that shit off changed peoples lives forever. People died and were injured because it was overcrowded with not enough exits. http://www.greatwhiterocks.com/ Edited February 21, 2013 by ZEPFAN17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 RIP, Keith Lapierre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yes they are still around and quite active..That was one horrible tragedy,people just out for a good time and those ignorant people lit that shit off changed peoples lives forever. People died and were injured because it was overcrowded with not enough exits. http://www.greatwhiterocks.com/ Yup, and the Derderian brothers are to blame. Jeff Derderian was a very popular newscaster in this area. FIRED after this tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Is Great White even around anymore or did that tragedy kill their career? Believe it or not.. There are 2 Great White's out there fighting for the name.. one run by Jack Russell, one run by a couple other original members. 2 too many if you ask me.. The name should have been retired. RIP, Keith Lapierre. Sorry for your loss planted.. Terrible shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bitnogoodjive Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 All caught on film. Horrific.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 At a theatre prior to the start of the show, a member of the venue's staff came to the stage to discuss safety. As part of his talk, he pointed out the four exits and asked everyone in the audience to make a mental note of the closest exit to their seat. Oh good grief, only in Obama-nation. I remember when personal safety was a personal responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Is Great White even around anymore or did that tragedy kill their career? Did they even have a career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Did they even have a career? Great White was a decent band back in the 1980's. So, yes, they did have a career. I have a cd of them called Great Zeppelin where they played a full show of 14 Led Zeppelin songs in 1996. This is the cover of the cd and and them playing "In the Light. Here is a great Great White original song: http://youtu.be/XcWpHi7Tvmg Edited to add: My heart goes out to anyone whos lives were affected by this enormous tragedy. I love to go to concerts in any size venue and cannot possibly fathom this happening to me or anyone who just goes out to hear good music and have a "Great" time. Edited February 21, 2013 by kingzoso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Yup, and the Derderian brothers are to blame. Jeff Derderian was a very popular newscaster in this area. FIRED after this tragedy. Ya I lived n Plymouth Ma when the fire happened and saw Jeff D CRYING ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THOSE 2 SHOULD BE IN JAIL Edited February 22, 2013 by ZEPFAN17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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