The surprisingly Jewish history of iconic counter-cultural music festival Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza, the iconic music festival, has deep Jewish roots. Founded by Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein) in 1991, the festival became a platform for alternative music and countercultural expression.

Jewish influence permeated through performers, promoters, and chroniclers. A new oral history by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, both Jewish-American journalists, delves into the festival's evolution.

The book highlights the festival's commitment to diversity, activism, and its role in shaping 90s rock culture.

Read Original Article: The Times of Israel

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