Considered one of the best festivals in the world, Rock in Rio has already brought together several artists. Canaltech teaches you to see (or review) past editions.
Rock in Rio is one of the major musical events in the world. Created in 1985, in Brazil, it has already brought together several artists, rock and otherwise, and has established itself as a reference in music festivals.
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In 2019, 20 editions took place, eight in Brazil, eight in Portugal, three in Spain and one in the United States. In 2020 and 2021 it was not possible to hold the event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In case you are lost or wish to revisit one of these editions, the Canaltech teaches you how to do it. Take a look below.
Rock in Rio official website
The Rock in Rio official website is a good channel to see videos from past editions. in the card “History”, you’ll know a little more about the event, as well as see excerpts from previous presentations separated by editions. Just click on the one you want and watch the video.
Furthermore, on the site it is possible to see the latest RiR news, discover the artists selected for the next edition, buy tickets and even find the interventions of Roberto Medina himself, founder of the event.
Find out all about the festival on official site.
Globoplay
In addition to broadcasting the event live, on Globoplay it is also possible to see extracts from previous years such as 2017 And 2019. And that’s not all, in 2022, streaming launched a five-episode documentary series about the shows, audiences, production and creation of the event.
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Titled Rock In Rio: The History, the work is directed by Patricia Guimarães and features testimonies from national and international artists, including Ney Matogrosso, Frejat, Brian May and Black Eyed Peas.
Youtube
The video platform is also a great tool for finding the show you want to see so much. You can find complete presentations, such as concerts by CPM 22 and Raimundos at Rock in Rio 2019, Justin Timberlake in 2017 and Armas and Rosas In the same year. In addition, there are excerpts from other performances, such as the singer P! Nk and also fragments of first editionwhich took place in the 1980s.
What is Rock in Rio?
Also known by the abbreviation LaughRock in Rio is one of the world’s leading musical events that brings together not only artists but also different entertainment options, such as a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel.
Created in 1985 by the Brazilian entrepreneur Roberto Medina, it has distinguished itself by bringing various national and international artists to its scenes.
Despite bearing the name of Rio in the title, the event has expanded and has already taken place in Portugal, Spain and the United States. In 2008 it took place for the first time in two different locations; Lisbon and Madrid.
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Another curiosity, which has displeased some fans, is that, despite being designed to feature rock artists only, the festival has given way to singers and bands of other styles such as Ivete Sangalo, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Shakira, among others. .
First edition of RiR
The first edition of Rock in Rio took place in the ancient City of Rock in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro and until then it had built the largest stage in the world; with five thousand square meters of surface. In addition, the site had two medical care centers, two of which are large fast foodsand over 50 shops for the public.
The event gained notoriety for bringing international attractions, which was not so common until then. Participants included Queen, AC / DC, Iron Maiden, James Taylor, Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, among others.
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Among the national singers and bands were Ney Matogrosso, Barão Vermelho (with Cazuza as singer), Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Lulu Santos, Rita Lee and others.
Queen show at Rock in Rio 1985
Among the various and unforgettable concerts of the first edition, one of the most notable was that of the band Queen, which brought together 300,000 people on January 11, 1985 and 250,000 on the 18th of Freddy Mercury, the performance of the band satisfied the audience.
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The fact is that Rock in Rio seems destined for success, and although the first edition was a bit troubled by several technical problems, the festival has established itself as one of the best in the world and previous editions deserve a repeat.
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