Vitoria, Jun 17 (EFE).- Iggy Pop has destroyed Azkena Rock in Vitoria with his musical perfection.
And Alter Bridge has received a doctorate to put a perfect finishing touch to the festival.
The concert has survived its third day after a great storm that marked the start of the final stretch.
It only took two songs for James Newell Osterberg, Iggy Ppop, to take off his shirt.
At 76 years old, he has put his “little meat” on the spit of a stage in which his band has shone in an outstanding way.
“Passenger” and “Lust for life” have sounded ahead of schedule, halfway through a hit that has marked a new milestone in Azkena and will be remembered for many years.
“I’m sick of you”, Iggy Pop’s favorite song, has slowed down, which has risen again with “I wanna be your dog”.
Iggy Pop has allowed himself the luxury of putting two encores on his setlist and making a dedicated and large audience vibrate on the last day.
After Iggy Pop, Alter Bridge triumph at Azkena
Alter Bridge has taken over on the “Respect” stage.
From the first song, “Silver Tongue”, he has shown his talents from the deep bass of Brian Marshall, to the intractable voice of Myles Kennedy.
“Addicted to pain” has been a declaration of intent by a band that will surely return to the main stage because it is already a reality, since it has been one of the most anticipated and has lived up to it.
Country singer Lucinda Williams during her performance at the Azkena Rock festival. EFE / L. Rico
Before, Lucinda Williams has offered a concert full of rock, folk and country.
It has also lived up to expectations, despite not taking advantage of the decibels of the main stage (God).
Its rock subtlety has attracted “azkeneros” with great hits like “Out of touch” and many others, among which the musical bridge of “Essence” has stood out.
However, the well-known “Rocking in the free world”, by Neil Young, has marked an ending that few will be able to forget.
Melvins, the surprise at Azkena
Melvins has been another of the pleasant surprises that Azkena Rock usually gives. Once again the versions have had a point in favor such as “I want to hold your hand” by The Beatles, which has caught the attention of the most curious who have chosen the “grunge” of those from Seattle, instead of Lucero, who have presented a good repertoire of alternative rock, blues and soul on the third stage.
Ana Popovic has left a good mark among the early risers who did not want to miss the late start of a day marked by storms and which have forced the suspension of the concerts at the venues Ezpalak and Brigade Loco, the first confirmed bands for the next edition .
The first performance of the day had its moment in the center of the Basque capital.
Chuck Prophet has started the day with the band The mission express with several songs that have gone through classic country, folk and blues.
This has been the start of the last “azkenera” session that has been said goodbye to the year.
June 20, 21 and 22, 2024 are the dates chosen for a new and desired edition. EFE