Born in Lebanon, Adam Sharp presented himself as a “traveling evangelist.” He was never very successful though, and in 1908 was living in Kansas City on a houseboat with less than 30 followers. The group, which included several children, was out proselytizing in Kansas City when a police officer asked why the children were not …
1990s
Riverport Amphitheater in Maryland Heights had recently opened when one of the biggest names in rock and roll came to town. Guns N’ Roses had a reputation as the “most dangerous band in the world.” When they began to play “Rocket Queen,” an unauthorized photographer got the attention of lead singer Axl Rose. Rose yelled …