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Just tragic!

Right before Radiohead were set to perform in Downsfield, Toronto Saturday, their stage collapsed, killing one and injuring three.

The deceased has now been identified as Drum Technician Scott Johnson, and Radiohead have since posted a tribute to Scott on their website.

Check out Drummer Philip Selway touching In Memoriam …AFTER THE JUMP.

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Yikes!! This keeps getting messier and messier!!

After denying any responsibility in the stage collapse that killed seven Indiana State Fair attendees, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles has been ordered to testify!

In case U need a refresher course, the Fair Commission's executive director is insisting the band refused to delay the concert even though weather warnings were looking brutal!

So now Jenny has to go

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This is by far, one of the most despicable moments of the year.

Two Indiana women tried to collect some cash by faking injuries from the tragic Sugarland concert in August.

Stephanie Murry and Sandra Hurn tried to dip their hands in the cookie jar. The state settled in court and built a relief fund for the victims of the concert worth five million dollars.

The funny business started when officials told Indiana state police that two shady claims were filed about the incident.

Hurn claimed that Sugarland played "a couple of songs" before the collapse. Sugarland never got on stage.

Turns out: the two women didn't even GO TO THE CONCERT!

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As reported earlier, victims of the Sugarland stage collapse have come after the band, the state, and anyone else involved in the mishap.

Sixty-five claimants filed a suit; the state of Indiana has settled to pay the victims a total of five million dollars.

Seven people died while 58 others were injured.

$300K each will go to the estates of the deceased while the remaining victims will divvy up the rest.

63 of the 65 have accepted Indiana's terms. It is one of many lawsuits following the stage collapse.

Sugarland held a free memorial concert in November for the victims.

[Image via WENN.]

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The poor people who died at the Indiana State Fair this past August can never be replaced, but perhaps this will help ease the pain of those still with us who suffered so dearly that day.

Sugarland duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will return to Indiana this month for a free concert at Conseco Fieldhouse. The October 28th show will serves as the band's final stop on their Incredible Machine Tour and will feature some TBA special guests.

According to the press release,

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These guys really are troopers.

It's been emotional few days for many, after high winds caused a stage on which Sugarland was only seconds away from performing at the Indiana State Fair to collapse, killing six and leaving 45 others injured.

Naturally, the band was not only shaken up by the massive tragedy, but deeply, deeply moved, and took the opportunity to ask for a moment of silence from the crowd at their gig last night at Albuquerque's Hard Rock Pavilion.

Check it out (above)!

The band also posted the following message on their website:

"This incredible machine is more than a tour and more than a set. We have always celebrated music as a healer. While music cannot change the events and losses at the Indiana State Fair, it can hopefully serve as a ritual and a balm to provide comfort and facilitate healing in this time of great sorrow. Our road family experienced its traumas together. While we all scattered to our given families for their comfort, the trauma we experienced together binds us in a unique way that we share only with each other, and those who were there. There is healing in our being together. There is healing in our working together."

And Jennifer Nettles continues:

"Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the stage to try and help lift and rescue those injured. Moved by the quickness and organization of the emergency workers who set up the triage and tended to the injured. There are no words to process a moment of this magnitude and gravity. There are only prayers for peace in the hearts of the bereft, and prayers of thanksgiving for those who were spared or safe. A piece of our heart is left in that grandstand. May God provide peace and healing to the people of Indianapolis.”

Wow. So truly tragic.

But we couldn't be more proud of them for taking the time to reach out to those affected by the devastating accident. We're sure their words of comfort are very much appreciated.

Stay strong, guys.

May those still injured recover quickly, and may those who lost their lives be at peace, wherever they may be.

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