Matty Healy Meets + Embraces Pop-Punk Hero at Lollapalooza

Concerts are an awesome alternative for followers to satisfy their musical idols, and clearly, that applies to rock and metallic artists who deeply admire different acts. Just ask The 1975 vocalist Matty Healy, who unexpectedly (and ecstatically) ran off stage to embrace a particular concertgoer – Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge – throughout The 1975’s set at this weekend’s Lollapalooza.

This previous Friday evening (Aug. 4), The 1975 headlined the four-day occasion at Grant Park in Chicago, Ill. Halfway into their efficiency, they kicked off “Robbers” from their 2013 self-titled debut LP. As Healy was singing, he noticed DeLonge within the viewers and – with out hesitation – bolted down the steps to hug him.

“I love you so much. I fucking love you so, so much,” Healy stated to the revered pop-punk guitarist/vocalist as the 2 embraced. Once they completed “Robbers” – NME famous – Healy “told the crowd how he just got to meet one of his rock heroes.”

Healy added: “And the person who inspired me to talk about my dick as much as I do and I thank him for that forever.”

The singer’s appreciation for Blink-182 isn’t stunning provided that he’s proven pleasure for them earlier than. Specifically – and as NME reported in October of 2022 – Healy posted an Instagram story celebrating the trio’s return: “Fuck blink 182 is original line up!! They’ve reformed!!! So we’re actually opening for Blink 182!!! Tom is back!! We made it!!!”

Of course, Healy was referring to the truth that The 1975 had been imagined to open for Blink-182 at Lollapalooza’s South American festivals in Brazil, Argentina and Chilie. Unfortunately, Blink-182 canceled their appearances resulting from drummer Travis Barker’s injured finger.

Yesterday (Aug. 5), DeLonge shared a photograph and a video of the assembly on Instagram (each of which you’ll see under).

The photograph caption reads: “I guess myself ‘AND’ the @the1975 won’t be going to Malaysia – just a couple dudes kissing during their phenomenal set at #lollapalooza @trumanblack.”

The video caption reads: “@the1975 blew me away at Lollapalooza…. Great fucking band. @trumanblack even gave me a quick kiss as a first time hello.”

You can view different fan-captured clips and images of the assembly under.

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Last month, The 1975 had been formally banned from enjoying Malaysia following Healy’s bodily and verbal protests of the nation’s anti-LGBTQIA+ legal guidelines.

As for DeLonge and Blink-182, Wolfgang Van Halen just lately cited 2001’s Take Off Your Pants and Jacket as considered one of his 10 favourite albums when he was a young person. Plus, DeLonge responded to the U.S. claiming to have discovered ‘nonhuman biologics” in a purported aircraft crash.

Naturally, The 1975 are still touring through the end of 2023. You can view the full list of upcoming dates here and purchase tickets here!