APRIL 20, 1999 - LITTLETON, COLO.
Nevada parents protesting Marilyn Manson concert
Associated Press
RENO, Nev. — A group of parents is pushing for the cancellation of a concert by shock-rocker Marilyn Manson in the wake of last week's Colorado school shootings.
Jody Ruggiero, a parent of a Reno high school student, said the cancellation of an April 30 Manson concert near Denver gives her hope that Reno's May 3 concert will be stopped as well.
"I've been on the phone to the governor, mayor, the sheriff's department, NAACP," she said. "I think most people do not know they are coming or don't know about them."
She accused Manson's band of being anti-social and anti-Christ, and trying to incite young people to violence.
"I don't care what your religion is," Ruggiero said. "This is not about censorship. This is about public safety."
Nearly two dozen people have called Lawlor Events Center to protest the Manson concert, said Robert Stewart, director of the University of Nevada, Reno concert site.
But it's university policy not to restrict arena rental based on content alone, he said.
Because of the Colorado massacre, security will be beefed up somewhat and no alcohol will be served at the concert, he added.
About 3,000 people are expected to attend the performance lined up by Bill Graham Presents.
Sharon Piersol, a Reno mother of two, said she would picket the concert if it's not canceled.
"We need to protect our children," she said. "I think it is a time to wake up."
But Melody Gough, a buyer for Mirabelli's Music City in Reno, defended the concert.
"I just think people are looking for someone to blame," she said.
Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School before taking their own lives.
The two gunmen were members of the "Trenchcoat Mafia" clique, which reportedly favored bands such as Manson's.
Manson said in a statement released Tuesday that he was disgusted by Tuesday's violence. He offered his condolences to the victims and their families.
April 25, 1999
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BACKGROUND
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AUDIO
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PHOTOS
A Daily Camera photo essay detailed the tragedy of April 20 and the recovery and remembrance in the following weeks: photo essay
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INTERACT
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THE INVESTIGATION
Gunmen paid for weapons, teenager claims CHS investigators focus on computers Investigators try to disprove third CHS shooter Man charged with selling handgun to child FBI investigator's son linked to case Agents creating models of Columbine Teen targeted by sheriff denies involvement in school attack Arrest in Columbine shooting Killer reportedly took Luvox antidepressant Officials no closer to arresting suspects Detectives question shooter's girlfriend Security videotapes at school may show whether gunmen had help Bombs found in cafeteria Portraits of the killers Killer's diary describes plot of hate |
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SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Violence in Georgia School violence stuns nation Teen wounds six fellow students Teens charged in alleged school attack plot Michigan teenagers charged in plot Other school shootings 1927 school bombing killed nearly 40 children Suspensions, arrests across country La. school site of another shooting Facts: Death in schools 'Blood in the School Yard', from the Cincinnati Post full series |
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REACTION
High schools' 'cult of the athlete' under scrutiny Parents of Columbine shooters sued Suit planned against parents of Columbine High shooters Columbine spurs interest in home schools Columbine healing fund raises $2.3 million Safe Night aims to curb youth violence CU frat shows support for Columbine 'Healing bear' arrives to help in Littleton Doctors: Guilt a normal reaction for survivors School security business surges Media the message? Broomfield couple campaigns to 'Erase the Hate' Clint Talbott - BVSD rejects dress code What now? Video of Clinton's Wednesday morning speech Video of Clinton's Tuesday speech
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GUNS AND LAW
GOP tinkers further with gun legislation Columbine dad lobbies Washington Group forms to back gun control Poll says two-thirds in U.S. support tougher restrictions on guns Senate passes more gun controls Columbine killers also wounded the NRA Senate rejects any new restrictions on gun-show sales Dems want special session Gun control strife House won't debate gun bill New gun laws on table Leaders scrap gun bills Guns and legislatures |
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HOW TO HELP
- The Denver Rocky Mountain News has established a drive to raise money for a memorial to the victims of the Columbine High School tragedy. Contributions may be mailed to the Columbine Memorial Fund, c/o The Jefferson Foundation, 809 Quail St., Building 1, Lakewood, CO 80215.
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