Rodney

“Being in L.A., where such historical protests have begun, we had the Chicano movement here, the Rodney King riots. That’s what shapes the community, that’s what shapes policies here.”

Stamos, 61, relived the somber moment on Thursday ahead of the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York, where Love was among the newest group of inductees that included George Clinton, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and the Doobie Brothers.

I was also in L.A. during the riots that followed the Rodney King verdict in 1992.

A National Guardsman stands at alert near graffiti that spells out support for Rodney King, April 30, 1992.

Street cops say commanders held them back, fearing violent clashes would produce an endless stream of Rodney Kings.