Lollapalooza book explores festival's origins, artists

A new book titled 'Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival' is set to be published on March 25 by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour. The book aims to provide an in-depth, no-holds-barred history of the festival's original run from 1991 to 1997, featuring interviews with many iconic artists such as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, and Rage Against the Machine, as well as insights from festival founder Perry Farrell. Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil wrote the foreword, emphasizing the book's comprehensive approach through firsthand accounts from a range of participants including roadies and promoters. This publication follows the recent docuseries about Lollapalooza that premiered in 2024 on Paramount+. The authors, known for their previous work on 'Nöthin’ But A Good Time,' aim to celebrate the festival's pioneering role in shaping the music festival landscape. Pre-orders for the book are currently available on Amazon.