Lollapalooza is an annual four-day music festival held in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. It started as a touring event in 1991. Music genres include but are not limited to alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop, and electronic music.

Who played at the very first Lollapalooza?

The inaugural Lollapalooza lineup was diverse and made up of artists from alternative rock (such as Siouxsie and the Banshees who were the second headliners), industrial music (such as Nine Inch Nails), and rap (Ice-T rapped and used the platform to launch Body Count, his heavy metal band).

Who played at Lollapalooza 1992?

The 1992 Lollapalooza lineup included Pearl Jam, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. In 1994, the festival saw the likes of Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Flaming Lips. Nirvana was also supposed to headline in '92 until the death of Kurt Cobain.

What was the best Lollapalooza?

The 30 most memorable Lollapalooza performances

• 1 of 30. Jane's Addiction with Ice-T '91 (1991) ...
• 2 of 30. Nine Inch Nails (1991) ...
• 3 of 30. Pearl Jam (1992) ...
• 4 of 30. Temple of the Dog (1992) ...
• 5 of 30. Rage Against the Machine (1993) ...
• 6 of 30. The Flaming Lips (1994) ...
• 7 of 30. Jesus Lizard (1995) ...
• 8 of 30. Pavement (1995)

Who headlined Lollapalooza tour in 1991?

Headlined by Jane's Addiction, the lineup was eclectic and drew from multiple genres: industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails, Ice-T's thrash-metal act Body Count, post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, funk-metal group Living Colour, Henry Rollins' hard-rock crew, and psychedelic noise-rock misfits Butthole Surfers.

The Very 1st Lollapalooza | You Had To Be There

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Who was at Lollapalooza 1997?

* Lollapalooza '97, with Prodigy, Tool, Korn, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tricky, James, Julian and Damian Marley & the Uprising Band and others, Aug.

Who headlined Lollapalooza 1996?

Lollapalooza '96 is best known for the controversial decision in having Metallica as the tour's headlining slot. Metallica was already an established band who had easily sold out venues larger than the ones Lollapalooza traditionally toured.

What year did Kanye perform at Lollapalooza?

2008: Kanye's Redemption

Kanye West first headlined Lollapalooza in 2006 for what should've been a grand homecoming coronation to celebrate his ascent to America's premier rapper/producer. Instead, the set was marred by technical difficulties and onstage tantrums.

Will Lollapalooza 2021 happen?

2021 is the last year on Lollapalooza's contract with the city, which brings millions of dollars in revenue each year. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The massive 4-day music festival drew in 100,000 people each day with nearly 200 performers on seven stages over the weekend.

Who played at Lollapalooza 1993?

Lollapalooza '93, featuring Primus, Alice in Chains, Dinosaur Jr., Fishbone, Arrested Development, Front 242, Tool, Babes in Toyland, and Rage Against the Machine, is scheduled July 27 at Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

Who was at Lollapalooza 1994?

Lollapalooza 1994 includes the Beastie Boys, George Clinton, the Breeders, a Tribe Called Quest, Nick Cave, L7 and the Boredoms (to be replaced halfway through the tour by Green Day). The 10-hour, 12-band show will be attended by more than a million people during its national tour.

Who played at Lollapalooza in 1995?

They enlisted underground heroes Sonic Youth as main-stage headliners, where they were joined by Hole (featuring a newly widowed Courtney Love), Cypress Hill, Pavement, Sinead O'Connor (before she left the tour early on), Elastica, Beck, the Jesus Lizard and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

When did Alice in Chains play at Lollapalooza?

Alice in Chains Concert Setlist at Lollapalooza 1993 on June 18, 1993 | setlist.fm.

Did Nirvana ever play Lollapalooza?

Several of the artists, including Green Day and Cypress Hill, skipped at least one Lollapalooza date to appear at Woodstock '94 instead. ... Nirvana was scheduled to headline but officially pulled out on April 4, 1994, amid rumors that the band was on the verge of breaking up.

When did Lollapalooza stop touring?

The festival again visited many cities across North America, establishing the format of Lollapalooza through 1997. The tour began losing money, however, and it was canceled in 1998.

How old do you have to be to go to Lollapalooza?

How old do I have to be? Fans of all ages can come to Lollapalooza. Those aged 10 and under go free but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Children are limited to 2 per adult.

Who headlined Lollapalooza 2021?

With more than 100,000 fans per day in attendance, the four-day Chicago festival welcomed some of the biggest names in music and boasted performances from Post Malone, the Foo Fighters, Megan The Stallion, Tyler The Creator, Journey and many more.

Where is Lollapalooza this year?

Lollapalooza officially returned to Grant Park this week for four days of music and good times despite concerns about how bringing together over 100,000 people each day will affect the ongoing pandemic.

What year did Smashing Pumpkins headline Lollapalooza?

Lollapalooza 1994 was the fourth annual Lollapalooza festival and part of The Smashing Pumpkins' larger Rock Invasion tour. The band had the headlining spot.

What year did Metallica play Lollapalooza?

When the 1996 lineup for Lollapalooza was announced, people were confused. Why were Metallica and Soundgarden were picked to headline?

Who played at Lollapalooza this year?

Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Tyler, The Creator, Miley Cyrus, DaBaby, Marshmello, Illenium, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch and Journey — yes, Journey — are the top-billed headliners for the Lollapalooza 2021 festival, taking place July 29-Aug. 1 at its usual location of Grant Park in Chicago.

When did Primus play Lollapalooza?

Notes: Lollapalooza '93 originally featured Alice in Chains as the tour's headlining act. However Perry Farrell intervened and bumped up Primus as co-headliner and final performer of the night. This was the first Lollapalooza tour with two headlining bands.

What year was Lollapalooza in Houston?

07/31/1993: Lollapalooza 1993 @ Houston Raceway Park | Concert Archives.