It was my Senior year in High School 1982 and my good buddy got hooked up from WRIF Tickets for “The WHO” live in concert at the Pontiac Silverdome. My Birthday was the day before September,29 talk about a great gift taking me to the concert of the year. The news reported the sold 75,000 tickets. I think the Silverdome held 80,000 and we got to Main floor along with 10,000 other fans. Being late September I remember it being pretty warm like almost in the 90’s and even hotter with a bunch of Rabid Rock fans. The Clash was the opener and it all started with THE Money Man Eddie Money. Eddie’s No Control album was the song of the Summer with “SHAKIN” being a huge hit. Eddie had a incredible set well received by all followed by the Clash which did not so good. Their big hit Should I Stay or Should I Go was received with everyone yelling  Please just “GO.” The sound in the Silverdome was terrible but I think for a brief moment everyone got their “Eddie Money’s Worth.”

Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for over 29 years with 26 at WRIF and 3 years as a morning show host at Z-Rock. When he’s not out on the streets, you can find him in his game room, where he collects jukeboxes and classic pinball machines. Screamin also devotes time doing local charities with his, "Screamin Angels"; and for 15 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. “CHIT” is his local cover band for 10 years all over the Motor City in local bars and has graced the main stage at local festivals like Arts, Beats & Eats warming up for national acts like Cheap Trick, Guess Who & even Salt & Peppa. Screamin’ is the lead singer and also plays cowbell & lead triangle

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