The organizers of the All Points West concerts in Jersey City are looking for a replacement headliner for the Beastie Boys. It’d have to be something that appeals to Gen X and has the same level of street cred.
On the APW message board, fans are batting around bands like Pearl Jam, the Killers, Sonic Youth (who have local roots), Kanye West, 2 nights of Tool (instead of one), the Cure, Wilco, Beck, and Kings of Leon.
Another concert, Lollapalooza, added the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to replace the Beasties – but they’re already performing at APW.
Paul McCartney is deemed “unlikely.”
Eminem, anyone?