This past weekend, crazed fans and newbies alike ventured over to one of the best and most renowned music festival to grace Chicago: Lollapalooza.
Started twenty years ago by Perry Farrell in 1981, both world headliners and upcoming bands have honored its stages. This year, some of those big-names included Eminem, Foo Fighters, Deadmau5, Muse, Coldplay, and My Morning Jacket. Other, smaller, and more local bands also had a chance to play with the greats on the 8 stages that spanned the grounds.
And, for those of you like me who could not make the show or afford or just, in general, buy tickets for the days you wanted, you could always watch it on their very own YouTube channel. We might not have had that same, energized, wow'd crowd because you're live experience, but we did have some of the best seats in the house. Kudos to YouTube videographers, you did a phenomenal job. The best? Foo Fighters.
Now, granted, agree or disagree, you have to remember I was not there and only able to watch one of 2 stations broadcast by YouTube. I had also wanted to see Deadmau5, but I'm absolutely okay with having seen Foo Fighters.
The other and even better part? I did not get soaking wet! It poured through their entire performance. However, and huge props to the band, they were not only amazing but utterly professional and truly put on a show for their fans. The lead singer was amazing and I was entertained for the entire 2 hours. He also jabbed at Deadmau5, not sure if anyone else caught the innuendo, but I found it amusing. Still, what a show. If you have not seen them live, I would absolutely recommend it. They've been around for 16 years; clearly, they know how to please a crowd.
Overall, happy 20th anniversary Lolla! Maybe some day I'll make it to a live performance...or at least a nearby balcony.
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