The 10 Coolest Music Festivals You Could’ve Been Alive to See
Over the decades, some festivals have marked music history and remained forever in our memories. This tour brings together ten unique moments at massive events featuring world-renowned artists.
From the legendary Woodstock in 1969, with Jimi Hendrix, to the colorful electronic universe of Tomorrowland in 2005 with Armin Van Buuren. Each festival represents a different era. Monterey Pop (1967) kicked off the Summer of Love, Isle of Wight (1970) said goodbye to the hippie dream, Live Aid (1985) starred Queen and proved that music could change the world.
Lollapalooza (1991) transformed alternative culture in the 1990s, and Coachella (1999) redefined the modern festival experience.
Woodstock (1969)
Jimi Hendrix’s performance at Woodstock 1969.
Tomorow Land (2005)
DJ Armin van Buuren hyping the crow at Tomorrowland in 2005
Monsters of Rock (1991)
AC/DC rocked the festival on September 28, 1991.
Monterey Pop Festival (1967)
The Who performing at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Lollapalooza (1991)
Pearl Jam on the Lollapalooza stage.
Live Aid (1985)
Queen and Paul McCartney performances at Live Aid,
Isle of Wight Festival (1970)
A legendary lineup with Rory Gallagher, The Doors, The Who, Miles Davis, Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell.
The Roskilde Festival
David Bowie delivered a wonderful performance at Denmark’s legendary Roskilde Festival in 1996.
Coachella (1999)
Rage Against the Machine performed one of the most memorable sets of the event.
Watkins Glen Summer Jam, 1973
The Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead shared the stage.