Sooner or later after a fan died at their Madison Square Garden concert, rock band Goose held a moment of silence during their Central Park show on Sunday, June 21.
“In moments like this, you realize life is so fragile, we’re so lucky to have an incredible community here around us,” band member Peter Anspach told the group at their Central Park SummerStage show in Latest York City on Sunday. “Everybody, in the event you’re fighting something, please don’t be afraid to succeed in out to any individual in your life or send us a message.”
Anspach, 33, added, “We got to assist one another out. That’s why we’re here. Persons are meant to speak and be with people, so thanks everybody for coming tonight, and we actually appreciate you guys a lot. We love you.”
The group — which consists of Anspach together with Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks and Cotter Ellis — held a moment of silence following the “tragic” death of 51-year-old Paul Kueker and sent their “deepest condolences” to his family and friends.
The Latest York Police Department confirmed that Kueker died on the band’s MSG concert on Saturday, June 20, after falling from an “elevated position” inside the sector just before 10 p.m. local time. Police responded to a 911 call and located Kueker unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall. He was seated in Section 300 of the sector, authorities confirmed.
Kueker was pronounced dead after being transported to Bellevue Hospital. While police don’t suspect foul play, there’s an ongoing investigation into his death.
“While we await the police report on the tragedy finally night’s Goose concert, we’re deeply saddened by the lack of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden,” the venue shared in a press release. “Our hearts exit to the family and friends of the concertgoer.”
Goose also took to social media on Sunday with a press release addressing Kueker’s death.
“We’re deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show,” they wrote. “We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thanks to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support.”
In a separate Instagram post on Sunday, Goose told fans that they “considered” canceling their Central Park show. Nevertheless, they decided that the “smartest thing” they may do was bring their fans together.
All proceeds from Sunday’s show went to the Western Sun Foundation’s fan support fund.
“We’re all reeling following the events that occurred finally night’s show. Getting off stage to learn that news was devastating for us and our crew, and we cannot imagine how a few of you left the show feeling last night,” they wrote on Sunday. “This week we’re working to host community gatherings with licensed therapists and grief counselors present, offering support with guided breathwork, space to share, and smaller breakout circles.”