Radiohead demand answers for fatal stage collapse

Frontman Thom Yorke gave a passionate speech during last night's show at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena

Radiohead performing in 2016 © David Urrea

Last night saw Radiohead play their first Toronto show since the fatal accident that claimed the claimed the life of their drum technician Scott Johnson six years ago. During the second encore, the band called for answers and accountability over the 2012 incident.

“We wanted to do a show in Toronto, the stage collapsed, killing one of our colleagues and friends,” frontman Thom Yorke said to the audience.

“The people who should be held accountable are still not being held accountable…

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