Knebworth Festival facts for kids
The Knebworth Festival is a super cool outdoor music event. It takes place at the amazing Knebworth House in Knebworth, England. Imagine a huge party with thousands of people listening to their favorite bands!
This festival started way back in 1974. Big bands like The Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers played there. About 60,000 people came to that first show! Since then, many famous artists have rocked the Knebworth stage. These include The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, and Robbie Williams. It's a place where music history has been made!
Awesome Concerts at Knebworth
Knebworth has seen some truly unforgettable concerts. Here are some of the biggest moments:
Led Zeppelin's Huge Comeback (1979)
In 1979, the legendary band Led Zeppelin played two massive shows at Knebworth. These were their first concerts in the United Kingdom since 1975. People say over 200,000 fans came to see them! That's like a whole city of people just for one band! Other cool bands like Fairport Convention also played.
The Beach Boys' Last UK Show (1980)
In 1980, The Beach Boys headlined the Knebworth concert. This was a special show because it was the last time their original lineup played together in the UK. Their performance was even released as a live album later!
Queen's Final Performance (1986)
On August 9, 1986, Queen played a concert at Knebworth. This show was super important because it was the very last time Freddie Mercury performed live with the band. It was a truly historic moment for music fans.
The Silver Clef Award Winners Concert (1990)
In 1990, Knebworth hosted a special concert called The Silver Clef Award Winners Concert. It featured a lineup of music superstars! Imagine seeing Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Phil Collins all on one stage. It was a huge event, and parts of it were even released on video and CD.
Oasis Makes History (1996)
In 1996, the band Oasis played two incredible shows at Knebworth. Each night, 125,000 people came to sing along! Over 2.5 million people tried to get tickets for these concerts. That's the biggest demand for concert tickets ever in British history! It shows just how popular Oasis was.
Robbie Williams' Record-Breaking Shows (2003)
In 2003, Robbie Williams headlined Knebworth for three days. He drew a massive crowd of over 375,000 people! Millions more watched him live on TV and online. It was one of the biggest pop concerts ever in the UK. Other bands like The Darkness and Ash also performed. Robbie's shows caused a huge traffic jam, but it was worth it for the fans!
Sonisphere Festival Rocks Knebworth (2009-2011)
Knebworth also hosted the Sonisphere Festival several times. This festival brought together some of the biggest rock and metal bands.
- In 2009, Metallica and Linkin Park were the main acts.
- In 2010, Rammstein and Iron Maiden headlined, with other legends like Alice Cooper also playing.
- In 2011, Sonisphere hosted the "Big 4" of thrash metal: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. It was an amazing event for metal fans!
Red Hot Chili Peppers (2012)
In 2012, the Red Hot Chili Peppers brought their funky rock music to Knebworth. About 80,000 fans came to see them play, along with other cool bands like Dizzee Rascal.
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Oasis playing to a huge crowd at Knebworth.
