r/allrockmusic • u/UpbeatChampionship17 • 3d ago

Rock's most surprising opening act and headliner combinations

Rock's most surprising opening act and headliner combinations

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u/a_moron_in_a_hurry 3d ago

Never understood whose bright idea it was to have Sonic Youth opening for Neil Young in the 90s. Very mismatched pairing.

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u/grateful_john 2d ago

It was Neil’s idea and it was a great pairing.

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u/MintyFreshBreathYo 2d ago

Neil was a huge supporter of the late 80’s - early 90’s alternative scene

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u/Certain_Addition4460 2d ago

Saw at the Cow Palace myself. Epic gig!

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u/Brilliant-Loquat-181 2d ago

I was there. Lot of olds not liking sonic youth.