Concerts have always been great and exciting for the crowd and the band, but the reality is that the real stories unfold backstage, where all the sweat, laughter and excitement happens before the storm that is the main event.
Backstage is a space where legends get away from the spotlight for a bit and swap their instruments for drinks and company. There’s something so simple about those minutes spent between the dressing room and the stage.
These photos show what happens before or after the show, the beautiful mess behind the curtains that fans don’t usually get to see. The place where the magic happens.
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The best ideas started in the hallway.
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Suddenly the pre-show turned into a fashion editorial.
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Doing splits getting ready to hit the stage.
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A crossover of pure coolness.
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Just chilling with a backstage beverage.
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It was just soundcheck but they look runway ready.
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Nina Simone in all elegance before the encore.
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A sacred moment before the yelling starts.
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Nirvana did Halloween gigs like no other.
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Dominating the stage and the backstage.
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Rockstars need a nap too.
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Two icons in deep conversation before the show.
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Enough flair to power the arena.
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Warm up routine is playing a sad song and ponder.
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An icon waiting for the call to get ready.
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Planning what's gonna happen out there later.
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Just about to make history, no big deal.
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Hydration looks way cooler when you're Led Zeppelin.
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Getting ready in backstage glam.
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More talent than any greenroom can allow.
