Did you know that Rockfest has its own set of rules?
That's right. The (allegedly) largest one-day music festival in the country, sponsored by KQRC 98.9 The Rock had screens set up in the back of the venue stating the rules of decorum for the sold-out crowd, which was supposedly 50,000 deep.
The Ten Commandments of Rockfest:
1. Thou shalt pick up thy brother if he falls.
2. Thou shalt drink one water for every two beers.
3. Thou shalt apply sunscreen so thou won't become the Rock Lobster.
4.
I'm at the VooDoo Lounge last night and I've got my first whiskey and Coke and I'm off to the side of the stage watching the Architects perform. I'd never seen them before. I've heard their name thrown around a lot, but never heard any of their songs. And I think to myself - there's nothing about this band I don't like. As the songs go on, I see this figure out of the corner of my eye and I turn and there's Scott Weiland, out of view from the crowd, watching the show.
Just to cover myself f
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