Lollapalooza has a long and illustrious history as one of the best rock tours of the century and though it no longer tours, it’s still one of the hottest festivals of the year. Lollapalooza 2009 was no exception, with performances by Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Jane’s Addiction, Kings of Leon, and many, many more. Though the lineup for the 2010 fest has yet to be announced, Coast to Coast already has tickets, and since the fest has been a sell out for the past two years in a row, you should go ahead and secure your tickets now.

The tour has been a launch pad into the realm of super stardom for many of the bands that have participated in the event since its inception in 1991. The first group of bands to embark with Lollapalooza was taking a chance with the maiden tour. Among these brave souls were bands like Nine Inch Nails, Living Color, Jane's Addiction, and the Violent Femmes. These are some of the poster children for the indie-rock scene of the 90s.