Punk rock was exciting because you could get your ass kicked for looking like a punk. Punks were atrocious. They created mayhem. Now you just throw on a plaid-that's not style.

We have a saying on this team that we're not going to let anybody come in here and punk us.

Here's my system. Music that's five years old should be a nickel. Music's that's three to four years old, you should pay a dime. If it's two years old, it's 50 cents and for new singles, 75 cents.

Our plight, ... is a true indication of the general health of the touring industry and it is across musical genres.

Lollapalooza is a place where young upstarts become legends, and legends return to claim their fame.

It's a kick-ass lineup. We know you're going to have a sloppy good time. We made a concerted effort to book more hip-hop this year, and to mix it with a bunch of other amazing things too. And what we've ended up with is a beautiful, amazing thing.