Rock ‘n' Roar To Be Headlined by Legendary Rockers Blue Oyster Cult

Organizers of the second annual Roar on the Shore™ are proud to announce that veteran rockers Blue Öyster Cult will headline the Rock ’n’ Roar Show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at Liberty Park/Pepsi Amphitheater along Presque Isle Bay.

Named by VH1 as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time, Blue Öyster Cult’s career has spanned four decades and spawned memorable rock hits including “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You.”

A special opening act by an extreme motorcycle stunt team is also planned. Advance general admission tickets for Rock ’n’ Roar will go on sale February 22.

Roar on the Shore™ is planned for July 17 – 20, 2008 and all proceeds will benefit the Erie Shriners Hospitals for Children.

“The pieces are continuing to fall into place to make the second annual Roar on the Shore™ a ‘do-not-miss-event’,” said Seth Tuttle, chairman of the Roar on the Shore™ Board of Directors. “This is a key piece to helping us reach our goals for the Shriners Hospitals charity.”

The main hub of activity for this year’s rally will be Perry Square in downtown Erie with local, regional and national musical acts performing on the main stage. In addition, there will be merchandise and food vendors throughout the Square.

Special guest appearances will include Michele Smith, host of the Speed Channel’s “American Thunder” show and Rhett Rotten, the self-described “Intimidator of Death”. Smith will be the mistress of ceremonies for the Roar on the Shore™ bike contest. Rotten will bring his Wall of Death stunt show to Perry Square, defying gravity by riding his motorcycle inside a barrel.

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