Cresskill School Of Rock Students Pay Tribute To Lollapalooza

CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Band members from the School of Rock Cresskill, Chatham, Waldwick and Port Jefferson will perform in a tribute to the 25th anniversary of Lollapalooza on Saturday, April 16.

Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor, during a live performance in the inaugural Lollapalooza tour, in 1991. School of Rock students will pay homage to the tour in an upcoming performance.
Photo Credit: *Rik Goldman, via Wikemedia Commons*

Rachel Martin

04/14/2016 5:30 a.m.

These students will perform two shows, with special guests from the Performing Art School at bergenPAC.

Lollapalooza has been "one of the most iconic music festivals in rock history," organizers note. "The school will present a retrospective music experience that showcases the top teen musicians playing the most important music from Lolla's most iconic bands."

"I am thrilled to give our most accomplished students a chance to celebrate music history,” said Matt Ross, founding CEO of School of Rock and executive producer of the event. "BergenPAC is one of the most important stages in the tri-state area, and it is our goal to get our kids to play on larger and more important stages to help them grow as artists."

The performances are at 1 and 7 p.m., at bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., in Englewood, Buy tickets here.

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