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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

“Are these your questions?” When Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan interviewed Nick Cave for MTV at Lollapalooza 1994, it did not go well

Interviewing Nick Cave for MTV in Las Vegas in 1994, Billy Corgan made the mistake of calling the Bad Seeds an English band. It would get worse

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"We went to the promoter and said, Can we go home? They were, like, 'Yeah, you can go home! But first you're gonna have to give me two millions dollars!'": Lollapalooza '92 celebrated alt. rock taking over the mainstream. But for one band, it was hell

"We were like rabbits caught in headlights. It was just traumatic for us"

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Exploring The Top 10 American Music Festivals

Discover top music festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo with diverse lineups and unique experiences.

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“Us and them doesn’t exist any more”: How The Cult's Ian Astbury tried to break down genre barriers with his pre-Lollapalooza festival Gathering Of The Tribes, and claimed he got “ripped off” for his trouble

Don't tell Ian Astbury that Perry Farrell invented the concept of the genre-fluid alt. rock festival in the US

Louder

Beach Bunny’s new Pool Party festival promises music and games, but no pool

After playing Lollapalooza and Coachella, Chicago band attempts its own extravaganza at the Salt Shed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza India announces return dates for 2024 after successful first festival

Multi-genre music festival making a comeback at Mahalaxmi Racecourse Lawns from 27 to 28 Jan

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 25 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Another Lollapalooza in the books, The E Street Band sells out Wrigley Field, and friends and family gather at the United Center to mourn Rocky Wirtz.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lana Del Rey closes out Lollapalooza weekend in regal fashion

Everything about the singer’s performance carried a delicate feminine touch that made you assured you were in safe motherly arms to feel all the emotions she conjured.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza Day 4: Rina Sawayama rousing set clamors for headline status, Lil Yachty takes over Bud Light stage, and Alvvays stays solid

Rain found time for an encore on the final day of Lollapalooza 2023 as a steady trickle kept coming down over Grant Park on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 4 highlights

Lil Yachy and Alvvays performs on the final day of the four-day lakeside festival that slo promises sets by Lana del Ray, Louis the Child, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears draw more than 15,000 fans for ‘Family Fest’

Fans braved an early morning drizzle and the threat of a Lollapalooza traffic snarl on the drive home to attend “Family Fest” at Soldier Field on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tomorrow X Together draws cheers and tears from K-pop fans at Lollapalooza

After a 2022 set that one member remembers as ‘meaningful, memorable,’ the boy band moves up to headliner with singing and choreography that was clearly well-rehearsed.

Chicago Sun-Times

The 1975’s Matty Healy commands attention at Lollapalooza, drummer George Daniel deserves applause

Healy wasn’t always steady on his feet, but his showmanship remained fully intact. Daniel’s drumming was the linchpin to the whole endeavor.

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Lollapalooza Day 3: Danielle Ponder wows BMI Stage, Tomorrow x Together shows practice makes perfect

A sea of rainbow-hued ponchos made the scene at Grant Park on Saturday, bringing some needed color to the otherwise mopey day.

Chicago Sun-Times

PHOTOS: Lollapalooza Day 3 highlights

From Pusha T to Danielle Ponder to Jean Dawson, here’s a look at some of the fun on Day 3 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kendrick Lamar performs as a preacher, a prophet, and a poet at Lollapalooza 2023

At times Kendrick Lamar was Shakespearian in his spoken word delivery, at other times fiercely melodic and rhythmic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza Day 2: 30 Seconds to Mars reaches new heights, Kendrick Lamar draws massive crowd

Day two of Lollapalooza found Kendrick Lamar playing to an overflow crowd, and actor Jared Leto (of Thirty Seconds to Mars) making quite the entrance for his band’s set.

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Picture Chicago: 25 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Bronzeville church where Emmett Till’s casket lay open becomes a national monument, Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park, and a century-old church in Pilsen could gain landmark status.

Chicago Sun-Times

PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 2 highlights

From Band-Maid to Thirty Seconds to Mars to Kendrick Lamar, here’s a look at some of the fun happening Friday on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Karol G, first Latina to headline Lollapalooza, brings fans to tears with her performance

She’s one of the hottest acts in the world as Latin music continues its global takeover.

Chicago Sun-Times

Billie Eilish headlines first night of Lollapalooza with all-out marathon session

Eilish was decked out in Chicago Bulls gear, plus, some new red and black hair to match.

Chicago Sun-Times

Snow cones, ‘Puerto Rico in a Cup’ and spicy cucumber ceviche tostadas among Lollapalooza’s Chow Town & Dessert Island fare

All that music at Lolla can work up an appetite in festival-goers. We checked out some of the fare available for purchase.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza Day 1: Billie Eilish, Karol G, Carly Rae Jepsen Portugal. The Man deliver powerhouse sets in Chicago

Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday with performances from Carola, NewJeans, Portugal. The Man, Joy Oladokun, Lainey Wilson and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 1 highlights

Here’s a look at some of the fun happening Thursday on Day 1 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

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