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British band Radiohead are said to be "shattered" by the death of their "friend and colleague" Scott Johnson, who was killed when a stage collapsed before their show in Toronto, Canada.British band Radiohead are said to be "shattered" by the death of their "friend and colleague" Scott Johnson, who was killed when a stage collapsed before their show in Toronto, Canada.
The 33-year-old drum technician, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was setting up for the band on Saturday when the top part of the stage fell on him.The 33-year-old drum technician, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was setting up for the band on Saturday when the top part of the stage fell on him.
Mr Johnson had worked for other British bands, including Keane and White Lies.Mr Johnson had worked for other British bands, including Keane and White Lies.
"We will miss him very much," said Radiohead's drummer Phil Selway."We will miss him very much," said Radiohead's drummer Phil Selway.
"He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny," he went on in a statement on the band's website."He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny," he went on in a statement on the band's website.
"He was a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew."He was a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew.
"Our thoughts and love are with Scott's family and all those close to him.""Our thoughts and love are with Scott's family and all those close to him."
'A true pro''A true pro'
Other musicians have been paying tribute on Twitter, among them White Lies drummer Jack Lawrence Brown.Other musicians have been paying tribute on Twitter, among them White Lies drummer Jack Lawrence Brown.
"Scott worked with White Lies on a show earlier in the year as my drum tech," he said on Twitter."Scott worked with White Lies on a show earlier in the year as my drum tech," he said on Twitter.
"A very talented man and a lovely guy all round. Glad to have known him. A big loss. RIP Scott.""A very talented man and a lovely guy all round. Glad to have known him. A big loss. RIP Scott."
Richard Jupp, drummer with Manchester band Elbow, tweeted: "RIP Scott Johnson. Lost a great mate and true pro. A kinder bloke you could not meet."Richard Jupp, drummer with Manchester band Elbow, tweeted: "RIP Scott Johnson. Lost a great mate and true pro. A kinder bloke you could not meet."
Portishead's Geoff Barrow wrote: "Shocking to hear the passing of crew member Scott Johnson of the Radiohead tour. My thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved."Portishead's Geoff Barrow wrote: "Shocking to hear the passing of crew member Scott Johnson of the Radiohead tour. My thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved."
The Charlatans' frontman Tim Burgess called the death "tragic", adding: "Our thoughts are with the family of Scott Johnson."The Charlatans' frontman Tim Burgess called the death "tragic", adding: "Our thoughts are with the family of Scott Johnson."
Three other people were injured, one seriously, in the incident at Downsview Park, according to medical officials. Ian West, Mr Johnson's drum teacher in Doncaster, also paid tribute to his former pupil, calling him "a great student and a great drummer".
The collapse happened an hour before the gates were due to open, with Radiohead fans already beginning to queue outside. "He got a lucky break and made the most of it, he never looked back," said West.
The Oxfordshire band were not on stage at the time and the sell-out concert was cancelled due to what it described as "unforeseen circumstances".
Ian West, Mr Johnson's drum teacher in Doncaster, paid tribute to his former pupil.
"It was a very, very big shock," said West. "He was a great student and a great drummer.
"He got a lucky break and made the most of it, he never looked back.
"The list of bands he worked with was endless. His CV had every band worth their salt on it, a lot of British bands and world class bands.""The list of bands he worked with was endless. His CV had every band worth their salt on it, a lot of British bands and world class bands."
'Like car accident' Three other crew members were injured in the accident, two of which were treated at the scene.
Those injured were all part of a team setting up the stage, which police confirmed collapsed at 16:00 local time (20:00 BST). According to Toronto Police spokesman Tony Vella, the condition of a third man who was hospitalised with a head injury is improving.
Investigation underway
A team of inspectors and engineers from the Ontario Ministry of Labour have begun searching through the wreckage to try and establish what caused the stage to collapse.
Ministry spokesman Matt Blajer said the massive structure is "still fairly unstable" and that work was underway to make it safe.
The collapse happened an hour before the Oxfordshire band were due on stage, with Radiohead fans already beginning to queue outside.
The sell-out concert was cancelled due to what were described as "unforeseen circumstances".
Ministry spokesman Blajer said the investigation is "fairly complex" and it could take some time to figure out exactly what happened.
Contrary to early speculation, there were no strong gusts of wind at the time the stage collapsed.
Authorities are also investigating whether safety regulations and standards were followed and if staff were properly trained.
Tony Bellavance, Fire Services Platoon Chief in Toronto, said officials were alerted to a person trapped under the wreckage and crews assisted in extracting the victim.Tony Bellavance, Fire Services Platoon Chief in Toronto, said officials were alerted to a person trapped under the wreckage and crews assisted in extracting the victim.
"It was a crushing injury that killed the man," he said."It was a crushing injury that killed the man," he said.
Toronto police later tweeted that once the structure was deemed safe to work around, forensic officers would begin a joint investigation with the coroner and the Ministry of Labour.
Alexandra Halbert, who was working in a beer tent at the show, said she was about 200 to 300 yards away from the stage, with her back to it, when she heard "something that sounded like fireworks".
"I turned around and the whole top part of the stage had collapsed, as well as the scaffolding," she told the BBC.
"It seemed like there were a couple of minutes of hesitation and no one knew quite what to do. It was only afterwards that we all realised how serious it was."
Jason Ip, a food vendor, said there was "chaos" as people waited for the emergency services to arrive.Jason Ip, a food vendor, said there was "chaos" as people waited for the emergency services to arrive.
"A few people started running towards the stage. No one knew exactly what had happened, but it was clear that people were underneath the stage," he said."A few people started running towards the stage. No one knew exactly what had happened, but it was clear that people were underneath the stage," he said.
"It was like witnessing a car accident. In a situation like that, you just aren't sure how to react.""It was like witnessing a car accident. In a situation like that, you just aren't sure how to react."
Around 40,000 people were expected for the sold-out gig, which was also due to feature Canadian musician Caribou.Around 40,000 people were expected for the sold-out gig, which was also due to feature Canadian musician Caribou.