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Rock in Rio 2004

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Party time
As for the concerts, words just aren't enough to describe the energy and liveliness of this six-day atmosphere. Masses of fans gathered and vigorously yelled the name of Sir Paul McCartney as he got ready to inaugurate the first day of the event.
   Passionate crowds were blessed every single day
with the 'filet mignon' of music variety and styles. Whether a head-banger or just plain music lover, I was constantly surprised by concerts on the main stage or just by the hot dog stand where a Tribal performance was about to start.
   As for my favourites, I "shook my booty off" with Black Eyed Peas in order to forget Britney's earlier performance that same day where most people (even kids) swore was a playback performance.
   Alicia Keys was also one of my favourites, not only because of her fabulous voice but because this girl really knows her moves. For those who haven't heard her newest album, do yourselves a favour and buy it because it's a keeper.
   Unfortunately, Amy Lee from Evanescence was not at her best since she got sick right before their performance. Nevertheless, she tried her best and still gave a "ass-whipping" performance.
   As for Sting, I must say it was also a great performance for the closing of Rock in Rio.

The closing down
Just like anything that's good, Rock in Rio had to come to an end! Sting was the last International performer to enter the main stage and blow the crowd away with new versions of 'Every Breath' and some of his latest singles.
   In all, 120,000 people attended the festival this day in order to guarantee their presence in what they thought would be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
   Fortunately for those who simply loved this luxurious summer festival, a press conference with Roberto Medina that very same afternoon confirmed Rock in Rio Lisboa would once again play in Portugal in 2006.
   So, to all music fanatics all over the world, surfers and partygoers that have read this piece and were wondering where to spend your summer holidays in 2006, Lisboa is the place to be whether for great music, fun, food and sandy white beaches! •

Tiago E. Santo is Lisboa correspondent for Lucire.

MAIN PHOTOGRAPH: Sugababes. ABOVE, FROM TOP: Metallica. Peter Gabriel. Foo Fighters. Sting.

 

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