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B-52s French Festival Set Canceled Due to Violent Storm
The B-52s' festival set in France was canceled just moments before a violent storm forced an evacuation, with the band criticizing promoters for knowing a dangerous storm was brewing. The band described the night as a 'total disaster'.
29 Jun, 09:32 — 29 Jun, 11:56
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billboardMostly Factual43d ago
B-52s French Festival Set Canceled Just Moments Before Violent Storm Forces Evacuation: ‘Last Night Was a Total Disaster’
Singer Fred Schneider wrote that the band's crew was forced to duck and cover during what reports say was a tornado in Tilloloy, France.
By Gil Kaufman
Read full article →nmeMostly Factual43d ago
The B-52s’ festival set cancelled just “minutes” before tornado hit venue in France, band hit out at promoter who knew “dangerous storm was brewing”
"Our sound man Frank feared for his life," frontman Fred Schneider said of the chaotic conditions. "It was that dangerous" The post The B-52s’ festival set cancelled just “minutes” before tornado hit venue in France, band hit out at promoter who knew “dangerous storm was brewing” appeared first on NME.
By Poppy Burton
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First report: nme · 29 Jun, 09:32|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
