They are the artists which provide a soundtrack to the lives of generations of music fans. And over the last two decades Leeds Festival has provided an opportunity for many to enjoy watching their heroes live on stage. The music extravaganza has been entertaining and thrilling fans more than two decades and has attracted a galaxy of global megastars. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, remembering the artists who made a lasting impression. READ MORE: Memories from the night U2 rocked Leeds Roundhay Park in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters on stage in 2002. The band have won 15 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album five times, making them among the most successful rock acts in Grammy history. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Widely considered as one of the greatest rappers of all time Eminem headlined in 2001. He is among the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of more than 220 million records. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy on stage in 2002. They have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Anthony Kiedis From The Red Hot Chili Peppers on stage in 2007. | Matthew Page Photo: Matthew Page
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Iron Maiden lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson on stage in full flow in 2005 | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Guns 'n' Roses on stage in 2010. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike