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Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, 2008 In 1991 Perry Farrell of the band Jane's Addiction founded Lollapalooza, a touring rock festival that aimed to bring underground music to middle America.

Lollapalooza

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Lollapalooza, annual Chicago rock festival that features dozens of hip-hop, techno, pop, EDM, metal, indie, and alternative rock performers. Held over a four-day period, Lollapalooza is one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Its international editions are held in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, and India. Lollapalooza at a Glance Lollapalooza was begun in 1991 by Janeā€™s Addiction leader Perry Farrell as a multicity venue for his bandā€™s farewell tour. Farrell claimed that...

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