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GALLERY: Lollapalooza 2011

A sampling of the bands and guitars that descended upon Chicago''s Grant Park on August 5-7, 2011.

Chris Kies
By Chris KiesAug 10, 2011
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.
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Regina Zernay Roberts (Cee Lo Green)
"Touring bassist for Cee Lo Green, Roberts relied upon her Gibson SG Reissue bass to compliment her multi-buckled outfit and serious rock face as she laid down the all-important bass groove for Cee Loуs solo and Gnarls Barkley hits, as well as surprise covers of Danzig's ""Mother"" and Journey's ""Don't Stop Believing."""
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