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 …
concerts
An up-and-coming 21-year-old singer named Elvis Presley was scheduled to perform at the Shrine Mosque in downtown Springfield on this date 67 years ago. Nothing seemed amiss at the quick sound check, but as showtime neared, the young singing sensation was M.I.A. He was eventually found at the nearby Gillioz Theater, watching a Glenn Ford …