Lollapalooza Lineup
How has the Lollapalooza lineup changed over the years? This article will give you a brief history as well as provide you with some lineup rumors about next year’s music festival. Perry Farrell was the driving force behind Lollapalooza in 1991. Since then the annual music festival has provided inspiration for countless other music festivals that present a variety acts, big and small, to large crowds year after year.
The Lollapalooza bands have always been diverse. At the first show in 1991 the genre’s mixed it up when Nine Inch Nails and Violent Femmes performed on the same stage as Ice-T. The Lollapalooza schedule for 2011 has not been confirmed yet but music diversity will probably be key. Lollapalooza lineup rumors include Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins, Kanye West, No Doubt and Muse. We’ll just have to wait and see who ends up on the bill.
Lollapalooza has had a number of standout lineups over the years. The Lollapalooza 2006 lineup is considered by many to be one of the best with The Subways, My Morning Jacket, Death Cab for Cutie, Blue October, Nada Surf and Sonic Youth among the highlights. The Lollapalooza lineup 2007 was equally impressive with Jack’s Mannequin, Daft Punk, Patti Smith and Ben Harper among the memorable performers.
Black Lips, The Black Keys, Perry Farrell with surprise guest Slash and The Raconteurs were bright spots among the Lollapalooza lineup 2008. The Lollapalooza lineup ’08 also included The Cool Kids and MGMT giving performances that made the rounds on YouTube and blogs. Searching Lollapalooza lineup wiki will give you the full lineup from each year of the event. Lollapalooza has provided inspiration for other music festivals including Bonnaroo, Rothbury, Coachella, Vans Warped Tour and Ozzfest.
The Ozzfest lineup has been equally impressive over the years since it’s inception in 1996. Ozzy Osbourne’s manager and wife Sharon Osbourne turned the event into a commercial success following a struggle in the late 90s. Rob Zombie, Pantera, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Incubus, Mudvayne and Linkin Park are just some of the acts who have helped Ozzfest become what it is today.
Another festival worth checking out is the Vans Warped Tour. It started in 1995 and has attracted some of the top acts in alternative and rock music. The Warped Tour lineup has had an amazing diversity of genres that has included Radiohead, My Chemical Romance, MxPx, Anti-Flag, The Starting Line, Avenged Sevenfold, Less Than Jake, Gogol Bordello, The Casualties, Rise Against, The Academy Is…, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Helmet. While the Warped Tour has been criticized for high concession prices, organizers of the tour say that it is justified due to increased attendance and the large number of acts in the lineup.
Lollapalooza ticket prices can range from around $190 to upwards of $400, but this price usually includes priority seating or group rates. Lollapalooza tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event. Lollapalooza has a long history and was the inspiration for a number of music festivals that have come along since. It’s found a happy home among the many music festivals fans love to see each year. I can’t wait to hear what the Lollapalooza lineup is for next year it’s sure to be another amazing event!