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February 1, 2007

Station: Russell says band had permission for 'effects'

In a brief hand-written statement to the West Warwick police, Jack Russell, leader of the band Great White, said his band was given permission to use special effects for the show, according to documents released today by the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office.

"I came on stage at 11 p.m.," Russell wrote. "Effects in first song caught foam wall on fire. Obviously not up to speed as flame retardent. Were told by venue it was okay to use effects but the place burned. I tried to get some people out but couldn't see to get in."

In another document, written by a police officer, Russell told the police he could feel heat behind him after he took the stage and started singing. He turned, saw fire and tried throwing water on it from his bottle.

He then left the building through a stage exit, found that his sound man had been injured and tried getting him help.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 8:55 AM | Permalink

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