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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Enjoy these photo memories of global superstars performing at Leeds Festival over the years. Photo: YPN
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Damon Albarn of Blur performing at the first ever Leeds Festival in 1999. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Leeds United fan and Stereophonics front man Kelly Jones belts out a hit in 2000. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Rage Against The Machine's Zack de la Rocha on stage at Temple Newsam in 2000. The band have sold more than 16 million records worldwide and are will be inducted into the 2023 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Slipknot on stage at Temple Newsam at the first ever Leeds Festival. The band is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers adjusts his mic on stage in 2001. They band have sold more than ten million albums worldwide. Photo: Mark Bickerdike