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Danish Police point finger at Pearl Jam, band responds 19 July 2000 UK music mag NME reported on Wednesday that on 17 July the Danish Police delivered a report to the Danish Parliament describing their assessment of blame for the 30 June concert tragedy in which nine young men died during a Pearl Jam concert at the Roskilde charity festival. The report, based on interviews with 280 witnesses, points the finger squarely at Pearl Jam, calling them “morally responsible” because their stage act promotes “violent behavior” from their audience. In response, Pearl Jam manager Kelley Curtis wrote “Pearl Jam are well known for their exciting live shows, but they have never, in their 10 year history of performing, 'appealed for violent behavior.' Further, while 'crowd surfing' is an audience 'phenomenon' closely connected with many rock bands who are currently performing, it is not one that is encouraged by Pearl Jam. As the band’s manager, I find it hard to believe that after all that has transpired, the band’s devastation over the tragedies that occurred at the Roskilde Festival during the their performance, and their long history of attention to fan safety, that anyone would assign 'moral responsibility' to them. That, I find 'appalling' and ludicrous. Pearl Jam has always, and will continue to, do everything possible to ensure that their shows, and shows they are a part of, are safe and enjoyable for those who attend.” | NME story | | Live Daily story | | Pearl Jam | | top of page | |
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