Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 20 August 1996

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The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by 29-year-old tour manager Daniel Biechele of the evening's headlining band, Jack Russell's Great White, which ignited flammable sound insulation foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. Among those who perished in the fire were Great White's lead guitarist, Ty Longley and the show's emcee, DJ Mike 'The Doctor' Gonsalves. More than one survivor later stated that a bouncer stopped people trying to escape via the stage exit, stating that that door was "for the band only."
(20 February 2003)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Tuesday 20th of August 1996 30 years, 6 months and 20 days ago
Musician Rio Reiser born as Ralph Christian Möbius dies of a circulatory collapse after internal bleeding at the age of 46 in Fresenhagen 11, Fresenhagen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Reiser was buried on his own property under an apple tree. His grave was moved to Berlin in March 2011 because Reiser's heirs sold the Fresenhagen property.