Tonight’s mystery artist after a tragic accident at one of their shows took to the internet to raise money for their legal defense.  Think you remember who they are??

It was back in May of 2003  that Rolling Stone magazine reported  that amid their plans for a benefit tour to aid the victims of the fire at their February 20th Rhode Island show, Great White was asking fans to help finance their legal defense against the multi-million-dollar lawsuits stemming from the incident. On the night in question pyrotechnics in the band's show were said to have caught the stage on fire.

“A letter addressed to "music fans" and posted on Internet metal radio station KNAC.com (it has since been pulled from the site) solicits donations to the Great White Trust. "The sole purpose of this Trust," the letter explains, "is to allow friends and fans of Great White, music fans in general, and other musicians to donate to a legal fund, to at least allow the band to have proper representation so that they can defend themselves. This Trust is not to be used for any purpose other than covering costs associated with the criminal and civil proceedings. If any funds are left after the legal costs are covered, they will be disbursed to one or more of the charities set up to benefit the victims and their families."

One hundred people, including Great White guitarist Ty Longley, died as a result of the fire.

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