News: Memphis May Fire Equipment Destroyed in Highway Accident
Memphis May Fire faced a major setback this week when the truck carrying their touring equipment flipped on an icy highway. The crash scattered gear across the snow and left much of the band’s production destroyed. According to frontman Matty Mullins, the morning began with “a phone call we never want to get,” after the truck “hit a patch of ice, lost control, and flipped on the highway.”
Mullins confirmed that the driver survived and was rescued quickly. “The driver had to be cut out of the vehicle by first responders, but we’re incredibly grateful to be able to say he is safe and relatively unharmed. His safety was our number one priority.”
While some gear was salvageable, most of the band’s video and lighting production was lost. Mullins praised the crew for stepping up under extreme circumstances. “They rallied together, salvaged what they could, and somehow got our essential gear to Chicago so last nights show could still happen. We can’t express how thankful we are for them.”
The band is still assessing how and when they will rebuild the full production setup. Even so, Mullins made it clear that the tour itself will continue. “What we do know is that the shows will go on. This band, this crew, and this community won’t quit.”
He closed with a message to fans who have been supporting the tour night after night. “To our fans: thank you for being the heart and soul of this tour. Your energy, your voices, your passion, THAT is what makes every night unforgettable. Whether we’re standing in front of a full production or none at all, we’re going to give you everything we’ve got. We love you all.”
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