Close Call at Retro C Trop: The B-52s Weather the Storm and Look Ahead to U.S. Shows
The B-52s faced a close call at the Retro C Trop festival in Tilloloy, France, when a tornado hit the venue, leading to the cancellation of their performance. The band expressed their regret on Facebook and thanked their crew for ensuring everyone's safety during the dangerous situation. The festival's final day was also called off due to the tornado's impact, as announced by Joan Jett on social media.
Frontman Fred Schneider shared the chaos caused by the storm, revealing that a 10-minute delay prevented them from being on stage during the worst of it. He criticized the festival promoters for the lack of warning and negligence that resulted in the destruction of their equipment. The band's European tour concluded with the Retro C Trop incident, and they have upcoming shows in the U.S. scheduled for the summer and fall.
Despite the setback in France, the B-52s are gearing up for their U.S. shows and will continue their Cosmic De-Evolution tour with Devo later in the year. The band's resilience and commitment to their fans remain unwavering as they navigate through unforeseen challenges in their musical journey.