X, Los Lobos Launch 99 Years Rock n’ Roll North America Tour

Lollapalooza, founded by Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction, has evolved from a traveling festival into a major multi-day event in Chicago, featuring legendary headliners like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against The Machine over its three-decade history. In a historic collaboration, Los Angeles rock bands X and Los Lobos are embarking on their '99 Years of Rock 'n Roll' tour, marking the first time these influential groups perform together with original line-ups, celebrating their combined nearly five decades of music. Both bands reflect on their shared roots in the vibrant late 1970s and 80s L.A. punk scene, highlighting how their diverse styles contributed to the era's dynamic music culture. Meanwhile, the Ramones, iconic punk pioneers, concluded their career on their own terms with their 1995 final album 'Adios Amigos,' after more than twenty years of shaping punk rock with their concise, high-energy songs. Additionally, concert photographer Jeffrey Mayer's extensive archive, documenting rock legends like Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead, was recently showcased at a special art and wine event, preserving the visual history of classic rock for new audiences. These narratives together emphasize the enduring legacy and continuing evolution of rock and punk music across generations.