Screenshot via this AP video
On Saturday around 4 p.m. the stage collapsed at the outdoor venue Radiohead was set to play at that night in Toronto. Early reports were vague, but did note that the incident was fatal, and one person was killed. It has since been confirmed that the fatality was Scott Johnson (pictured), the 33-year-old drum technician for the band. Johnson was trapped under the rubble and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the AP.
Radiohead released a brief statement yesterday:
"We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague. He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny; a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and love are with Scott's family and all those close to him."
Three others were injured, with one 45-year-old man hospitalized with a non-life-threatening head injury.
Officials from the Ontario Ministry of Labor are investigating, and noted it's "fairly complex" and could be a while before they have any answers. A Toronto Police spokesman says criminal charges could result.
The Radiohead show was canceled and tickets are being refunded. Later that night at the North by Northeast musical fest the Flaming Lips covered the band's song "Knives Out," saying "peace be with their hearts tonight," and dedicating it to "the Radiohead family."
Johnson also worked with other bands, including Keane, who he was with at the V Festival for this interview two years ago:
