Died On This Date (February 20, 2003) Ty Longley / Great White Guitarist; Died In Tragic Club Fire
Posted by themusicsover on February 20, 2010
Ty Longley
September 4, 1971 – February 20, 2003
Ty Longley was born in northwest Pennsylvania. In 2001, he joined metal band, Great White, one of the top rock acts of the ’80s, as they were beginning to mount a comeback for the new millennium. Unfortunately, their return to the national headlines was caused by a tragic event that claimed Longley’s life. While on stage at The Station club in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 20, 2003, the band’s pyrotechnics accidentally set off a fire that quickly consumed the venue. In all, 100 people perished in the fire, including 31-year-old Ty Longley.
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April Workman said
I just want to send out my deepest condolences on the passing of the great guitarist and band mate of Great White Ty longley may he RIP and Rock On always