The King of Limbs Part 2

Radiohead have released a statement announcing that several of their upcoming tour dates have been postponed following last weekends stage collapse that killed drum technician Scott Johnson before a show in Toronto Pitchfork.com reports.

Here’s the statement:

Hello everyone,

As you will probably have heard the roof over the stage collapsed at our show in Toronto killing crew member Scott Johnson and injuring three other crew members.  The collapse also destroyed the light show – this show was unique and will take many weeks to replace. The collapse also caused serious damage to our backline, some elements of which are decades old and therefore hard to replace.

Whilst we all are dealing with the grief and shock ensuing from this terrible accident there are also many practical considerations to deal with & consequently we have to try and reschedule the following shows:

June

30 Roma Hippodrome Capanelle

July

1 Firenze Parco delle Cascine
3 Bologna Arena Parco Nord
4 Codroipo Villa Manin
6 Berlin Wuhlheide
7 Berlin Wuhlhedie
9 St Triphon Carriere des Andonces

We aim to announce the new dates for these shows on Wednesday 27th of June and will also supply information on how to obtain refunds on tickets  if you cannot come to the show on the new date.

We will start playing live again at Les Arenes  Nimes, Bilbao BBK festival  and Lisbon Optimus Alive festival.

We will make every effort to offer the fans the very best show possible under the circumstances – thanks for your understanding and support.

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Some great footage captured from the center of the front rail from Radiohead’s visit to  Cuyahoga Falls, OH back on June 6th.  Credit and thanks to YouTube.com/rc529 for filming and uploading this.

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Update:  The show has been cancelled.

It is with great regret to have to post about the awful events that took place today around 4:00pm. It appears from the photos that the scaffolding to the bands stage had collapsed and fell 40-60ft onto the main stage. according to multiple sources around the web, 1 person was confirmed dead with 3 others injured and 1 in critical condition. Below are a few photos.

More news on this unfortunate event to come later. If anyone has anything to add please do so in the comments.

Radiohead sent out the following message via Twitter: “Due to unforeseen circumstances tonight’s at Downsview Park tonight has been cancelled. Fans are advised not to make their way to the venue.”

Update # 2 – 6/17/2012

It’s now confirmed Radiohead drum tech Scott Johnson who was 33 years old, was killed during yesterday’s stage collapse in Toronto.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.

Radiohead’s Drummer Philip Selway posted the following message on the band’s website: ‘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.’

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It was 15 years ago today that Radiohead released OK Computer(released on June 16th 1997).  OK Computer is Radiohead’s third studio album, and the band’s first album produced by Nigel Godrich.  The album is often cited as one of the greatest albums from the 1990’s and of all time, and included on many best of lists.

The album was recorded in 1996-97 in Oxfordshire and Bath with most of the album being recorded at St Catherine’s Court. “Paranoid Android”, “Karma Police” and “No Surprises” were released as singles.

Music video for ‘Paranoid Android’:

Tracklisting for OK Computer :

1. Airbag
2. Paranoid Android
3. Subterranean Homesick Alien
4. Exit Music (For A Film)
5. Let Down
6. Karma Police
7. Fitter Happier
8. Electioneering
9. Climbing Up The Walls
10. No Surprises
11. Lucky
12. The Tourist

‘Airbag’:

‘Paranoid Android’:

‘Subterranean Homesick Alien’:

‘Karma Police’:

‘Lucky’:

‘No Surprises’:

I can still remember buying OK Computer back in 1997.  It was the first Radiohead album I owned.

Share your thoughts and memories on OK Computer in the comments section below.

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