5 Wild Concerts That Definitely Made the Nightly News
Foo Fighters' Earthquake Show — 2011:The Foo Fighters rocked New Zealand in 2011, drawing 50,000 fans whose sheer volume caused seismic activity up to a mile and a half away—literal geological tremors.
Slipknot's Arena Bonfire — 2021:Slipknot's Phoenix concert in 2021 turned chaotic when fans started a 30-foot bonfire inside the arena. The show paused for 30 minutes as the flames were extinguished.
Rage Against the Machine vs. Police — 2000:In 2000, Rage Against the Machine's DNC concert in LA nearly became a riot. LAPD in riot gear fired tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in six arrests.
The Who's Onstage Explosions — 1967:The Who's drummer, Keith Moon, caused chaos in 1967 with an explosive drum set on live TV, sending instruments flying and contributing to Pete Townshend's hearing damage.
Jimi Hendrix's Burning Guitar — 1967:Jimi Hendrix stole the show at the Monterey Pop Festival by setting his guitar ablaze, turning a coin toss misfortune into an iconic act that solidified his legendary status.