GAVIN ROCKS IST PROFILE Radioactivo B Y ROB FIEND RADIO/SALES REPORT P* 3T ON Rockstock '97 2,340 units sold in Grand Rapids, Mich. after 10 weeks During the first week of airplay on WKLQ. of September, I had the 2,100 units sold in pleasure of attending Boston with 15-20 one of the best station - sponsored events of average weekly the year. Rockstock '97, spins from WAAF hosted by Chicago's over 10 weeks. WRCX Rock103.5, took place at Tinley Park, 1,950 units sold in Illinois, just outside of Dallas following 35+ Chicago. The station's spins from The Eagle annual event was a LABEL: Mayhem/Atlantic over 10 weeks. total sell-out this year, FROM: Brooklyn, N.Y. drawing 30,000 people 1,780 units sold in Colorado and earning a mention Seven Mary Three belts one out THE BAND Is Henry Front, Springs with an average of 20 vocals/rhythm guitar; Val lum, spins from KILO over 10 weeks. bass; Burton Gans, lead guitar; 2,000 units sold in Phoenix after Jeff McManus, drums/percussion 25 spins from KUPD over eight LATEST RELEASE: Number One weeks. FIRST SINGLE: "Grey Flap" Number One Most Requested GENERAL : Winners of last year's and Number One Call Out at KQRC- GAVIN Rocks New Artist of the Year Kansas City. Local H's Scott Lucas proves why Ye Award, P*st On delivers a RADIO PROMOTION CONTACT: is a High Fivin' MF brooding melodic sound. Armed Jon Nardachone (212) 707-2135 with low -end hooks and thick Touring: P*st On will start its fall grinding rhythms P*st On will tour November 5 with Fu Manchu continue its assault on rock radio. and Monster Magnet, The Nixons' Zax Moloy is so caught up in song that he misplaces the ,eruca Sall's Nina Gordon shines main stage i front of a home crowd Cane, Cool for August, Tenderloin, Limp Bizkit, and the Tea Party, it was an excellent day of rock. Here's a few shots that showcase the day's events. (All Onto the Second Stage pictures courtesy of Paul Natkin Photo Reserve) Joan Jett gets the audience movin' GAVIN Rocks wel- comes KBAT- Midland/Odessa, Tex. and WBUZ- Moloy eventually found the stage, tut h was Toledo to the Active occupied by Cracker Rock panel. in Pollstar magazine as the highest grossing event for the week of September 15. Showcasing 20 bands, including Megadeth, Veruca Salt, Faith No More, Seven Mary Three, Helmet, Cracker, Local H, Silverchair, Gravity Kills, the Nixons, Joan Jett, Soak, Fat, Days of Rock 103.5's syndicated morning Mancow introduces WCW U.S. the New, Jimmi's No Mike Pettan Faith More's demonstrates his Champion and former Chicago Bear Chicken Shack. Brother Helmet's Page Hamilton rips it up Steve "Mongo" McMichael 44 GAVIN OCTOBER 17, 1997 www.americanradiohistory.com.