Lollapalooza Canceled
Monday, April 6 1998
Published on AllBusiness.com
After failing to secure a proper headliner, the organizers of Lollapalooza have decided not to stage the festival this summer. "We just ran out of time," Lollapalooza co-owner Ted Gardner told Billboard Bulletin. "A lot of bands we wanted already had tours confirmed or their records were delayed." .
Gardner adds that the decision to cancel this year's Lollapalooza was made to "maintain its integrity." The multi-act music festival may return next year.
In related news, the Mid-South Music Festival, originally set for April 24-26 in Memphis, has also been canceled. The decision came in the wake of the death of promoter Bob Kelley, who apparently took his life March 27.
Gardner adds that the decision to cancel this year's Lollapalooza was made to "maintain its integrity." The multi-act music festival may return next year.
In related news, the Mid-South Music Festival, originally set for April 24-26 in Memphis, has also been canceled. The decision came in the wake of the death of promoter Bob Kelley, who apparently took his life March 27.
