1988 Monsters of Rock concert

1988's Monsters of Rock was one of the biggest concerts in Spokane history. It took place at Joe Albi Stadium on a hot August day. Local concert promoters have asked the Spokane Schools board to allow beer and wine sales for one last event at the venerable Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane before the stadium is torn down and rebuilt. Could it be another major rock concert like the Monsters of Rock? The school board will take up the request Tuesday night, Jan. 7, 2020. Related Story: Read about the possible concert at Joe Albi Stadium.

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Mon., Jan. 6, 2020

Monsters of Rock concert - Sammy Hagar, left, and Eddie Van Halen headlined a day of rock music at Joe Albi Stadium in 1988.

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Heavy-metal fans crush up against the stage at Joe Albi Stadium in 1988 to get closer to performers in the Monsters of Rock concert. Heavy-Metal Fans At Joe Albi Stadium for Monsters of Rock Show

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First in line Tuesday night for the Monsters of Rock concert in 1988 at Joe Albi Stadium are Chris Carmon, 17, and Jeff Troy, 19, both of Spokane. Carmon said that they would survive on cheese crackers and water until morning.

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The crush near the stage was too much for some rockers. Rockers were literally crushed toward the stage and several needed to be carried the barrier and required medical attention.

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Monsters of Rock concert - Joe Christensen and Kristi Wenzel waited in the line all night to be among the first to get into the Monsters of Rock concert today at Albi Stadium.

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Cheering rock fans are cooled by a spray of water during the Monster of Rock Concert Wednesday at Joe Albi Stadium.

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Paramedics give aid to rock fans overcome by the heat Wednesday at Joe Albi Stadium.

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Workers set up scaffolding at Joe Abil Stadium in preparation for the Monsters of Rock concert in 1988. Promoters are expecting 30,000 fans for the nine-hour heavy-metal concert.

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Monsters of Rock concert - Mark Hill of the Albi Stadium cleanup crew begins the task of picking up after Wednesday's Monsters of Rock show.

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Mark Hill, left, and Terry Edlin pick up litter from 1988's Monsters of Rock concert at Joe Albi Stadium.

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