On July 2, 1991, as Guns N’ Roses roared through its set at an amphitheater near St. Louis, lead singer W. Axl Rose spotted a man in the audience taking photos of the show. After urging security to take the man’s camera, Rose launched himself into the crowd to wrestle it away himself.
The ensuing “Rocket Queen Riot” lasted three hours, with over 60 people being injured. A year later, Rose was arrested for inciting the riot. He was cleared on that charge but was found guilty of property damage and assault, ordered to pay $50,000, and given two years’ probation.
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