Understand the origin of the name and remember Lady Gaga’s ‘before fame’ participation in the original version of the event
OR Lollapalooza Brazil takes place this week between Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 24, 25 and 26 2023. OR Stadium selected some curious information about the festival. Check it out below.
Where does the name Lollapalooza come from and what does it mean?
The explanation of the origin of the name is given by Perry Farrellsinger of Jane’s addiction and creator of the event: “I was lying on the carpet reading the dictionary and I came across this word: ‘Lollapalooza’. ‘Something and/or someone exceptional or wonderful. And number two, a giant spiral lollipop’ “.
When was the first Lollapalooza Festival held?
Lollapalooza was born in the United States in 1991. The idea was to bring together alternative music groups in a series of concerts in the United States that took place between July and August of that year, at the initiative of the band Jane’s Addiction.
Lollapalooza’s debut in Brazil took place in 2012, with shows between April 7 and 8.
“Unknown” Lady Gaga
On August 4, 2007, before breaking into radio with the hit Just dance and become a worldwide musical phenomenon, Lady Gaga performed at the festival, playing a short-lived show in Chicago. There are some current videos on YouTube.
In 2007, Lady Gaga played Lolla Chicago and sang some of her hits. #Lolla25anos pic.twitter.com/DrEblr8FSr
— Lollapalooza Brazil (@LollapaloozaBr) July 12, 2016
In which countries does Lollapalooza take place?
In addition to the United States, home of the festival, and Brazil, there have also been editions of Lollapalooza in the following countries: Germany, France, Sweden, Argentina and Chile.
Who are the main international artists who have already passed through Lollapalooza Brazil?
In 2012, the festival featured Foo Fighters, Calvin Harris, Joan Jett, Arctic Monkeys and Skrillex.
In 2013, The Killers, Cake, Queens Of The Stone Age, Franz Ferdinand, Major Lazer and Pearl Jam.
In 2014, Imagine Dragons, Arcade Fire, Pixies, New Order, Ellie Goulding and Muse.
In 2015, Jack White (of the White Stripes), Robert Plant, Bastille, Smashing Pumpkins, Calvin Harris and Pharrell Williams.
In 2016 Florence & The Machine, Noel Gallagher, Mumford & Sons and Eminem.
In 2017 The Strokes, Marshmello, The Weeknd and Metallica.
In 2018, Wiz Khalifa, Lana Del Rey, Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
In 2019, Post Malone, Twenty One Pilots, Kendrick Lamar and Sam Smith.
In 2022, Miley Cyrus, A$AP Rocky, Alessia Cara.
Some of the aforementioned artists have performed in more than one edition of the festival, which has seen dozens of other international and national names as protagonists in each edition.
Source: Terra
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