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By Megan Andersen
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Language, drugs in origin story of 1990s music festival.
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Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza
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What's the Story?
LOLLA: THE STORY OF LOLLAPALOOZA is a mini-series about cofounder Perry Farrell's cultural, art, political, and musical festival, Lollapalooza. Born, in part, as a farewell tour for his band, Jane's Addiction, Lolla began in 1991 in Chandler, Ariz., and proved to music fans and event executives that something special had been created. The series follows the origin of the festival through concert and interview footage of Farrell along with other rock icons (Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers, et. al.) and the business and marketing professionals that ran the back-end of the traveling concert.
Is It Any Good?
For music lovers, Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza is an energetic look at the counterculture of young America in the 1990s. The musicians interviewed are still passionate about their craft and take thoughtful looks back at the exciting origins of the musical phenomenon that still exists in 2024. It's a thought-provoking look at the civilly engaged and creatively expressive musicians and youth who came together for Lollapalooza. While there's some adult language and partial nudity, the overall message of Lolla is the love of music, free speech, and acceptance.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what was happening politically in the United States in the 1990s, and how politics and economic events can breed various forms of counterculture, protest, art, and music. Who are the musical acts today that you and your children can think of who have been politically vocal, or who speak up for certain charities/organizations? Does that affect how you feel about their music?
Discuss the monoculture of the 1990s and how Lollapalooza featured a cross-section of musical acts, performers, and info booths. From rap to metal to industrial to alternative to funk, Lollapalooza exposed audiences to a variety of musical acts, genders, races and ages. Are there music festivals today that present similar diversity?
If you're a musician, would you model yourself after any of the featured bands? If not, who are their musical influences and what kind of in-person musical events are most of interest?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 21, 2024
- Cast : Perry Farrell , Ice-T
- Network : Paramount+
- Genre : Music Videos
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 4, 2024
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