Fans Miss Lolla’s Autograph Lines
A recent r/lollapalooza thread has festivalgoers waxing nostalgic about the old autograph setups at Lollapalooza — where buying a CD at the FYE tent usually got you a wristband and a guaranteed signature (and sometimes a quick photo) before the artist’s set.
The original poster recalled two lines: one for CD buyers and one for everyone else. Bands would sign for the CD buyers first and, if time allowed, move on to the rest of the line. They name-checked getting autographs from She Wants Revenge and Regina Spektor.
- CD purchase at the FYE tent = wristband & autograph priority
- Two lines/wristbands: buyers first, then everyone else if there was time
- Memories include quick photos and close-up moments with artists
People in the thread wondered whether autograph signings would even work today — artists are bigger, logistics are tougher, and physical CDs are basically gone. Some suggested merch purchases (like buying a shirt) as a modern ticket to meet-and-greets, but others say it wouldn’t replicate the charm of the old setup.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Lollapalooza/comments/1nqm4br/who_remembers_getting_autographs/