Remembering the Year 1998: Detroit History, Music, Pop Culture and More
Mandatory Credit: Craig Melvin /Allsport
Story by Mark Wilson and Anne Erickson
WRIF first started broadcasting true rock ‘n’ roll to the Motor City on On Feb. 14, 1971, and we’ve never looked back!
It’s been an honor to rock with you for the past 50 years, and we look forward to the next 50.
Let’s look back on these major events and happenings in Detroit and around the world in the year 1998!
-
Voters gave the green light to the Clean Michigan Initiative, putting $675 million in bonds for environmental and natural resources programs.
-
In April, The Pistons finished sixth in the Central Division.
-
Grant Hill was tapped for the 1998 NBA All-Star Game.
-
The 1998 ITT Automotive Detroit Grand Prix took place in June on the Raceway on Belle Isle in Detroit.
-
In June, The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup for the 2nd time in a row. Nice!
-
In September, The Tigers finished in fifth place in their first season in the American League Central Division.
-
In December, The Lions finished 4th place in the NFC Central Division.
-
In February, the Winter Olympic Games were held in Nagano, Japan.
-
The average cost of new house was $129,300.
-
A U.S. postage stamp cost 32 cents.
-
In January, President Clinton and the Monica Lewinsky scandal broke.
-
The Barbie Porsche Boxter was a popular toy in 1998.
-
In April, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World opened to the public.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
Sign Up For The WRIF Everything That Rocks Newsletter
Get everything that rocks sent right to your inbox. We're talking rock news, concert updates, stories from all around metro Detroit, plus exclusive contests, games and more.
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.