A long wait for rock music fans in India has ended as Linkin Park finally grooved the Indian crowd with their first performance in Bengaluru. Nostalgia and the vibe they created was a musical and visual spectacle. The emotions ran high, and the connection felt personal as the lead vocalist walked onto the stage wearing a traditional Assamese gamusa.
The American rock band, on its Zero World Tour, played to a lively crowd of 40,000 at its debut concert in Bengaluru. The ambience was electric, emotional, and deeply personal, not just for the fans but for the band too.
Cultural significance
The gesture created an immediate connection with the audience. While some mistook it for a ghunghat, many fans quickly clarified, “That is not a pallu; this is gamusa. Assam’s pride.”
Emily Armstrong’s cultural nod won hearts and drew genuine appreciation from fans familiar with Linkin Park’s legacy. Many praised her energy, her authentic voice, and the way she highlighted what the band stands for. Fans called her performance incredible.
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Mike Shinoda acknowledges the crowd
Co-founder Mike Shinoda acknowledged the emotions in the crowd, saying, “We’ve waited so long to come to India. Lollapalooza India now has a lot to live up to because Bengaluru, you raised the bar to new heights.”
With a lineup packed with classics like Numb, Somewhere I Belong, and The End, the night became a shared release of nostalgia, joy, and connection. The band is next set to perform in Mumbai on 25 January, following a spectacular start to their tour in Bengaluru.
