The Ghost Inside‘s fatal bus accident which claimed the lives of their driver and the driver of the other vehicle last week has seen a tremendous outpouring of support, with fans and friends selflessly donating to help them get back on their feet.. Numerous members of the metal/hardcore community also chipped in, raising over $141,000 via Gofundme.com. In addition to their medical costs and replacing equipment, a portion of the money will go towards the funeral costs for their driver.
That said, a member of the band’s road crew, sound guy Nathan “Tissue” Wilden, was also injured in the crash with a separate Gofundme.com having been launched for his own medical bills. The following was said of the campaign:
“Our dear friend and favorite Sound Guy, Nathan “Tissue” Wilden, who was working as crew member with The Ghost Inside during their horrific tour bus accident, was hospitalized with very serious injuries.
While we know the band is actively raising money, we’d like to do something specifically to support Nathan, his girlfriend Chelsea, and their twins George and Lucy. We love this family dearly, and would like to do something to support not only the extensive medical costs, but lost wages, rehab, and other expenses they will incur during this holiday season.
Even if you don’t know Nathan personally, if you are a supporter of live bands, the arts, or music in general, you know his spirit. He is the guy behind the scenes, who has made bands like The Ghost Inside, A Day to Remember, August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, and many others look and sound amazing for the audience. This type of work, though crucial, doesn’t always include luxuries like healthcare, sick time, or FMLA.
This is a time for us to step up and help Nathan get back to Kansas and on the road to recovery. Thanks for your support and generosity!”
For Today, who have done several tours with Wilden, said of the campaign:
“I’m sure many of you heard about the terrible bus accident our friends The Ghost Inside were in a few days ago. Nathan, aka “Tissue”, our sound guy on several tours including all our shows this summer and the majority of the Wake tour we just finished, was working for The Ghost Inside and seriously injured during the accident. There’s currently a gofundme set up to raise money for his hospital bills (surgery, rehab etc.). If you can donate anything to help him out, it would be greatly appreciated. Even if you can’t give financially, please share this post and keep him and his family in your prayers during this time.”
