Guide Note
Lollapalooza is a
music festival started in
1991 by former
Jane's Addiction front-man
Perry Farrell. The festival features an eclectic mix of
rock,
Hip-Hop,
electronic and
soul music as well as arts and crafts.
Fast Facts
- Founded: 1991was a traveling festival from 1991 to 1997 and again in 2003.1
- Founder: Perry Farrell
- Was a traveling festival from 1991 to 1997 and again in 2003.1
- Being held in Chicago until 2011 was a traveling festival from 1991 to 1997 and again in 2003.1
History
Lollapalooza was started in 1991 by Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction. From 1991 to 1997 Lollapalooza was a traveling music festival attracting some of the biggest names in music.
In 1998, Lollapalooza was canceled due to a lack of public interest and because organizers could not find an act willing to headline.2
Farrell attempted to revive Lollapalooza in 2003 with a Jane's Addiction reunion. It was a marginal success and plans for a 2004 tour were scrapped.
In 2005, Farrell teamed up with Capital Sports & Entertainment and Charles Attal Presents to resurrect Lollapalooza as a two-day festival held in Chicago's Grant Park.
In 2006, it was announced Chicago would be hosting Lollapalooza until 2011.1
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