Any Witnesses to the Wildings, 02/09/2013?

**gnome** · February-10-13, 07:01 AM

And folks wonder how Pine Knob usurped Cobo as the premier concert venue. Roving gangs of black youths in August of 1976 rushed the turnstiles at Cobo and beat patrons at a Average White Band Concert, there were gang rapes on the sidewalk out front ... Judge Gregg Mathis was one of the leaders of the Errol Flynns who beat people with folding chairs.

good job Detroit.

**Honky Tonk** · February-10-13, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by gnome

And folks wonder how Pine Knob usurped Cobo as the premier concert venue. Roving gangs of black youths in August of 1976 rushed the turnstiles at Cobo and beat patrons at a Average White Band Concert, there were gang rapes on the sidewalk out front ... Judge Gregg Mathis was one of the leaders of the Errol Flynns who beat people with folding chairs.

good job Detroit.

For reaL??

**gnome** · February-10-13, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

For reaL??

Yup. It is one of those fuckedupbeyondbelielfkindofdetroitstories. The kindly judge even bragged about it in his autobiography.

**Honky Tonk** · February-10-13, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by gnome

Yup. It is one of those fuckedupbeyondbelielfkindofdetroitstories. The kindly judge even bragged about it in his autobiography.

Well, that explains a lot about today's youth's role models. I had NO idea. Much to everyone's delight, I'm speechless....

**p69rrh51** · February-10-13, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by gnome

And folks wonder how Pine Knob usurped Cobo as the premier concert venue. Roving gangs of black youths in August of 1976 rushed the turnstiles at Cobo and beat patrons at a Average White Band Concert, there were gang rapes on the sidewalk out front ... Judge Gregg Mathis was one of the leaders of the Errol Flynns who beat people with folding chairs.

good job Detroit.

Its been a long time since I have heard about the Flynns. If I remember they were the Earl Flynns. We used to laugh about how ignorant they were. I am glad the judge has been able move beyond his past.

**nain rouge** · February-10-13, 10:48 AM

These teenager punks should've been grateful for the continued governmental and corporate disinvestment in their neighborhoods and enjoyed the congenial atmosphere in downtown that the redirection of funds away from their neighborhood has contributed to.

Shollin · February-10-13, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by nain rouge

These teenager punks should've been grateful for the continued governmental and corporate disinvestment in their neighborhoods and enjoyed the congenial atmosphere in downtown that the redirection of funds away from their neighborhood has contributed to.

Clearly they are the true victims. Next they should take their flash mob to Midtown. They were probably upset because they couldn't write off their mortgage interest on their tax returns.

**illwill** · February-10-13, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Shollin

Clearly they are the true victims. Next they should take their flash mob to Midtown. They were probably upset because they couldn't write off their mortgage interest on their tax returns.

It's already happening in Midtown, just not on this scale. Woodbridge has suffered in recent weeks too. I'm sure it's becoming a trend amongst the youth to tear down the nicer areas of the city. The places they feel they're not able to enjoy or don't feel welcomed.

**nain rouge** · February-10-13, 11:16 AM

Exactly. I know those teenagers didn't have any coherent ideology. Their anger is raw and visceral.

When you spruce up a few select parts of town and basically tell the rest that they need to get the hell out, what do you think might happen? That's why Bing has been so slow to tear down blocks. Where do the remaining people go?

**Zacha341** · February-10-13, 11:21 AM

^^^ Compelling points.

**daveyarm** · February-10-13, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by nain rouge

Exactly. I know those teenagers didn't have any coherent ideology. Their anger is raw and visceral.

When you spruce up a few select parts of town and basically tell the rest that they need to get the hell out, what do you think might happen? That's why Bing has been so slow to tear down blocks. Where do the remaining people go?

Good point. I live Downtown, and spend a fair amount of time in Midtown. Both of those areas are well-policed, the streets are kept smooth and clean, and the signal lights and streetlights all work properly. But it appears that all the money is being spent in these areas, because if you go out into the neighborhoods, none of the above is true.

**Honky Tonk** · February-10-13, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by nain rouge

Exactly. I know those teenagers didn't have any coherent ideology. Their anger is raw and visceral.

When you spruce up a few select parts of town and basically tell the rest that they need to get the hell out, what do you think might happen? That's why Bing has been so slow to tear down blocks. Where do the remaining people go?

Hey naim rouge, FYI, you keep forgetting to add smiley faces after your posts.

**Zacha341** · February-10-13, 10:53 AM

I hear that! But their politics don't run that deep - for such a narrative!

But they'll be glad to accept any given excuse. Meanwhile back to the neighborhoods were the joy continues, only momentarily suspended ala the downtown deversion.

Originally Posted by nain rouge

These teenager punks should've been grateful for the continued governmental and corporate disinvestment in their neighborhoods and enjoyed the congenial atmosphere in downtown that the redirection of funds away from their neighborhood has contributed to.

**Bobl** · February-10-13, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by gnome

And folks wonder how Pine Knob usurped Cobo as the premier concert venue. Roving gangs of black youths in August of 1976 rushed the turnstiles at Cobo and beat patrons at a Average White Band Concert, there were gang rapes on the sidewalk out front ... Judge Gregg Mathis was one of the leaders of the Errol Flynns who beat people with folding chairs.

good job Detroit.

It's been a long time, and memory sometimes plays tricks, but wasn't that the concert where virtually every limousine in the metro area was rented by the 'Flynns or B.K.s, for their arrival at the show?

**Drexciya68** · February-11-13, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by gnome

And folks wonder how Pine Knob usurped Cobo as the premier concert venue. Roving gangs of black youths in August of 1976 rushed the turnstiles at Cobo and beat patrons at a Average White Band Concert, there were gang rapes on the sidewalk out front ... Judge Gregg Mathis was one of the leaders of the Errol Flynns who beat people with folding chairs.

good job Detroit.

Do you have any links or more info about that incident?

**gnome** · February-11-13, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Drexciya68

Do you have any links or more info about that incident?

There are a ton, google Average White Band detroit riot, but you can start by reading an old Dyes thread:
http://atdetroit.net/forum/messages/...tml?1201563806

**Zacha341** · February-12-13, 12:23 AM

What was your handle back in those days Gnome? I was not a member back in those days....

Originally Posted by gnome

There are a ton, google Average White Band detroit riot, but you can start by reading an old Dyes thread:
http://atdetroit.net/forum/messages/...tml?1201563806