Scenes from Lollapalooza 2015
Returning to Chicago's waterfront for the 11th year, Lollapalooza, the three-day music festival, runs July 31-August 2, and features more than 140 acts, including Sir Paul McCartney, Metallica, Sam Smith, Florence and the Machine, and Alabama Shakes.
Left: Mandy Lee of MisterWives performs during Lollapalooza 2015, at Grant Park in Chicago, July 31, 2015.
The Stage Is Set
Hundreds of thousands of attendees are expected for the three-day event, with acts spread across eight stages throughout the 35-acre Grant Park.
Crowd Scene
Enthusiasm is in abundance at Grant Park during Lollapalooza 2015 on Friday, July 31, 2015.
Cait Jenner
Cait Jenner also put in appearance at Grant Park.
Grant Park
Bob O'Neill, president of the Grant Park Conservancy, told CBS Station WBBM that Lollapalooza is a model for what other music festivals should be.
"It's the biggest music festival in a downtown park, it's wildly successful, and it's very important to Chicago's economy," he said. "Last year, it brought in $140 million to the economy."
It's also become a fundraiser for green space; last year's festival brought in $3.8 million for Chicago parks, said O'Neill.
MS MR
Lizzy Plapinger and Max Hershenow of the group MS MR perform at Lollapalooza 2015 in Grant Park on Friday, July 31, 2015, in Chicago.
Kaskade
DJ and producer Ryan Raddon, a.k.a. Kaskade, backstage before his set at Lollapalooza 2015. The Chicago native has been nominated for four Grammys.
Kaskade
The DJ Kaskade's set list included a new single, "Disarm You," and "Atmosphere."
Kaskade
The DJ Kaskade performs at Lollapalooza.
A Good Head On His Shoulders
Kaskade was also in the crowd during his Lollapalooza set.
Kaskade
A light show at DJ Kaskade's show.
Kaskade
A light show at DJ Kaskade's show.
Crowd
Fans enjoy the sights and sounds at Lollapalooza 2015.
Kaskade
DJ Kaskade's show heats up.
Cold War Kids
Left: Nathan Willett and Matt Maust of Cold War Kids. The band made its fifth appearance at Lollapalooza, performing "Drive Desperate" and "Hot Coals."
Fans
A young fan takes in the scene at Lollapalooza.
Ping Pong
A backstage ping pong table, to be signed by the weekend's artists and auctioned off at the end of the festival.
Grant Park
Festival-goers partake of refreshments at Lollapalooza 2015.
Brittany Howard & Paul McCartney
In addition to performing more than two dozen Beatles and Wings songs, headliner Paul McCartney was joined on stage by Brittany Howard, of Alabama Shakes, to sing "Get Back."
Alabama Shakes had performed earlier in the day, including their songs "Future People," "Miss You" and "Gimme All Your Love."
Slick Rick
Slick Rick performs during The Ultimate Lollapalooza After-Party, at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago on July 31, 2015 in Chicago.
Kidzapalooza
Robert Trujillo of Metallica poses with his son, Tye, bassist for The Helmets, backstage at "Kidzapalooza" on Saturday, Aug, 1, 2015.
The Helmets
Tye Trujillo, bassist for The Helmets (and son of Metallica's Robert Trujillo), performs on the Kidzapalooza stage on Saturday, Aug, 1, 2015.
The Helmets
The Helmets, made up of 10- and 11-year-olds, both performed original tunes and covered songs by Led Zeppelin, Green Day, Nirvana and, of course, Metallica.
Kidzapalooza
Fans enjoy Kidzapalooza at Grant Park, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.
Metallica
Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield smiles as The Helmets cover a Metallica tune, "Enter Sandman."
The Helmets
Hailing from Northern California, The Helmets: Bastian Evans (age 10), guitar; Bryan Ferretti (11), vocals; Tye Trujillo (10), bass; and Kai Neukermans (10), drums.
Perry Farrell
As a surprise follow-up to The Helmets' set, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Perry Farrell, of Jane's Addiction, made a special appearance.
Perry Farrell
Perry Farrell, frontman of Jane's Addiction, was a surprise guest at Kidzapalooza, Saturday, August 1, 2015.
Charli XCX
Charli XCX performs at Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago.
Metallica
Kid Cudi performs at Lollapalooza 2015, at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago.
Tame Impala
Kevin Parker of Tame Impala performs at Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith performs at Lollapalooza 2015, August 1, 2015, at Grant Park in Chicago.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith performs at Lollapalooza 2015, August 1, 2015, at Grant Park in Chicago.
Metallica
Metallica performs at Lollapalooza 2015, in Grant Park, Chicago, Saturday, August 1, 2015.
Metallica
James Hetfield of Metallica performs at Lollapalooza, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.
Metallica
James Hetfield of Metallica performs at Lollapalooza, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.
Metallica
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett performs at Lollapalooza, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.
Metallica
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago, Saturday, August 1, 2015.
Metallica
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago, Saturday, August 1, 2015.
Metallica
Festival-goers enjoy the Metallica concert during Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
Metallica
James Hetfield of Metallica performs at Lollapalooza, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.
Metallica
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett performs at Lollapalooza, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015.
FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs performs at Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Chicago.
Marina and the Diamonds
Marina and the Diamonds performs at Lollapalooza 2015, at Grant Park in Chicago on Sunday, August 2, 2015.
ASAP Rocky
ASAP Rocky performs at Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Chicago.
Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine, the headline act for Day 3, performs during Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park in Chicago on Sunday, August 2, 2015.
Florence and the Machine
Florence Welch, of Florence and the Machine, performs on stage during the Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park in Chicago, on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Songs included "What the Water Gave Me," "Ship to Wreck," and "Cosmic Love." As storm clouds threatened, she finished the set, and the festival, with "Dog Days Are Over."
Grant Park
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