But that kind of buzzy moment typically isn’t a part of Lollapalooza, the annual three-day festival in Chicago’s Grant Park.
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That Paul McCartney returned to the “Get Back” last night at Lollapalooza wasn’t the surprise; it was who he brought out on stage. Gary Clark Jr. previewed some new songs from his forthcoming effort, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim and Alabama Shakes proved worthy of opening for Paul McCartney with a particularly spirited hour-long set. Check out the gallery below to see some of the day’s highlights.
Swedish singer Tove Lo took an unlikely route out of the country’s carved path. Known for its bright and sweet pop, she opts to be EDM’s answer to Janis Joplin.
Dillon Francis played Perry’s Stage at dusk on Friday.
Lollapalooza continues today with headliner Metallica as well as Sturgill Simpson, Tame Impala and more.
Concert-goers waved signs of personified objects, such as a CD on fire, during Dillon Francis’ set at Lollapalooza. Midway through his multi-song encore, Sir Paul welcomed Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard to the stage for a performance of The Beatles’ “Get Back”.
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When you can draw on a catalog though that allows you to close with a combination of “Let It Be“, “Live and Let Die”, and “Hey Jude”, you can expect nothing but ecstatic joy from fans.
