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Wing Ding, as of 2014, has returned as an annual concert held by WXRX 104.9 FM, in Rockford, Illinois, during Memorial Day weekend, that started years ago as a chicken wing competition but later evolved into a full blown rock concert. It started in 1993. Notable bands that have played over the years are Shinedown, Seether, Saliva, Breaking Benjamin, Nickelback, Three Doors Down, Three Days Grace, Buckcherry, Hinder, Black Stone Cherry and many others. 2014 It has been announced that Wing Ding will return May 25, 2014 to the Rockford Speedway. Gates open at 11, music at noon. Line-Up *Alice in Chains *Black Stone Cherry *Fuel *Wayland *Queensrÿche *Adelitas Way *Cilver 2009 The 16th annual Wing Ding took place on May 24, 2009 at The Bell Bowl at the Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford, IL. The guest host was Coolio. Wing Ding was cancelled until further notice after the 2009 show. Line-Up *Shinedown *Saliva *Saving Abel *Powerman 5000 *Coolio *10 Years *The Parlor Mob *Halestorm *Age of Daze *Taddy Porter 2008 The 15th annual Wing Ding took place on May 25, 2008 at the Rockford Speedway. made a special appearance to play a few songs. Line-Up *Chevelle *P.O.D. *Theory of a Deadman *Black Stone Cherry *Drowning Pool *Airbourne *Saving Abel *The Last Vegas 2007 The 14th annual Wing Ding took place on May 27, 2007 at the Rockford Speedway, and was sponsored by Hooters. Early estimates show that roughly 20,000 people came to Wing Ding this year, which is roughly 8,000 more than 2006. Admission was only $10. Line-Up *Three Days Grace *Breaking Benjamin *Buckcherry *Finger Eleven *Black Stone Cherry *Red *Modern Day Zero *Operator *Autovein *The Last Vegas 2006 The 13th annual Wing Ding (First year at the Rockford Speedway) Line-up *Saliva *Hinder *Tantric *Black Stone Cherry *Modern Day Zero *Blackmaker 2005 The 12th annual Wing Ding (at Davis Park) Line-up *Seether *Skindred *Modern Day Zero *Madside *Mighty Sideshow 2004 The 11th annual Wing Ding (at Davis Park) Line-up *Cold *Smile Empty Soul *Breaking Benjamin *Steriogram *Atomship *The Heavils 2003 The 10th annual Wing Ding (at Davis Park) Line-up *Powerman 5000 *Socialburn *Double Drive *Revis *Head-On 2002 The 9th annual Wing Ding (at Davis Park) Line-Up *Days of the New *Hedder *Familiar 48 2001 The 8th annual Wing Ding (at Davis Park) Line-Up *Hayseed Dixie *One Way Ride *Aunt Flossie 2000 The 7th annual Wing Ding (at Davis Park) Line-up *Nickelback *3 Doors Down *Stir
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