TERRIBLE NEWS: Green Day singers involved in terrible incident returning from…
Green Day was involved in a notable incident at the 2017 Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain. An acrobat named Pedro Aunion Monroy fell to his death while performing a stunt just before Green Day took the stage. The band didn’t know about the accident until after their show and later expressed their condolences to Monroy’s family and friends.
*Incident Details:*
– *Accident Cause*: Pedro Aunion Monroy fell from a height of around 100 feet while performing a stunt in a cage suspended by a harness hanging from a crane.
– *Green Day’s Response*: The band performed their set as scheduled, unaware of the tragedy. After the show, Billie Joe Armstrong released a statement on Twitter and the band’s website, calling Monroy a “brave artist” and expressing their sadness.
– *Statement*: Armstrong explained that the band was warming up about half a mile away from the main stage when the accident occurred and didn’t receive any information about the incident until after their performance.
*Aftermath:*
– *Investigation*: The authorities didn’t inform Green Day about the accident before their show, citing a “security issue” as the reason for the 15-minute delay before their performance.
– *Band’s Feelings*: Armstrong stated that if they had known about the accident, they most likely wouldn’t have performed. He emphasized the importance of safety at their concerts and expressed shock and sadness for those who witnessed the tragedy ¹.
