X Games Aspen 2015 Music Rewind
Friday at X, Snoop Dogg
X Games Aspen 2015 is now in the books, and it delivered gold medals and nonstop action for four straight days. But there was much more than just the best in freeskiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Each day of X Games Aspen also delivered live music in the form of Snoop Dogg, Chromeo, Skrillex and Wiz Khalifa. Despite freezing temperatures, the fans came out in droves. Here's an inside look at the three days of live music that happened at X Games Aspen 2015, which kicked off with Snoop Dogg on Friday night.
X Games Aspen 2015 is now in the books, and it delivered gold medals and nonstop action for four straight days. But there was much more than just the best in freeskiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Each day of X Games Aspen also delivered live music in the form of Snoop Dogg, Chromeo, Skrillex and Wiz Khalifa. Despite freezing temperatures, the fans came out in droves. Here's an inside look at the three days of live music that happened at X Games Aspen 2015, which kicked off with Snoop Dogg on Friday night.
Friday at X, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg arrived by private plane on Friday at X Games Aspen, remarked that it was cold when he hit the stage, and proceeded to play for an hour. His set included hits from the past Snoop Dogg catalog, and songs from fellow hip-hop acts such as House of Pain.
Snoop Dogg arrived by private plane on Friday at X Games Aspen, remarked that it was cold when he hit the stage, and proceeded to play for an hour. His set included hits from the past Snoop Dogg catalog, and songs from fellow hip-hop acts such as House of Pain.
Friday at X, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg finished off his set, headed into downtown Aspen, and proceeded to DJ a party until 6 a.m. Saturday morning. That's an extreme sport of its own kind...
Snoop Dogg finished off his set, headed into downtown Aspen, and proceeded to DJ a party until 6 a.m. Saturday morning. That's an extreme sport of its own kind...
Saturday at X, Chromeo
Saturday at X Games Aspen presented two live music acts: Chromeo and Skrillex. Chromeo took the stage first during the afternoon and delivered a set that broke past the hour mark. With milder temperatures, the fans turned up to support the duo.
Saturday at X Games Aspen presented two live music acts: Chromeo and Skrillex. Chromeo took the stage first during the afternoon and delivered a set that broke past the hour mark. With milder temperatures, the fans turned up to support the duo.
Saturday at X, Chromeo
How does Dave 1 of Chromeo interact with the fans? He grabs their phones and shoots selfies during their live set. Bonus info: Dave 1 has a Ph.D. in French literature from Columbia University.
How does Dave 1 of Chromeo interact with the fans? He grabs their phones and shoots selfies during their live set. Bonus info: Dave 1 has a Ph.D. in French literature from Columbia University.
Saturday at X, Chromeo
As Chromeo's set ended, the sun began to set Saturday at X Games Aspen, and the live events started up again. But Chromeo definitely gave it their all during their live set at X.
As Chromeo's set ended, the sun began to set Saturday at X Games Aspen, and the live events started up again. But Chromeo definitely gave it their all during their live set at X.
Saturday at X, Skrillex
No stranger to X Games, Skrillex took the stage Saturday night at X Games Aspen. Although it was late and the temperatures were dropping, his one-man performance was one of the highlights of the weekend.
No stranger to X Games, Skrillex took the stage Saturday night at X Games Aspen. Although it was late and the temperatures were dropping, his one-man performance was one of the highlights of the weekend.
Saturday at X, Skrillex
Skrillex's live show is not just about the music -- it's a multimedia experience and Skrillex is the mastermind behind all of it.
Skrillex's live show is not just about the music -- it's a multimedia experience and Skrillex is the mastermind behind all of it.
Saturday at X, Skrillex
With six Grammy Awards under his belt and a true command of the X Games Aspen audience, Skrillex's brand of music could be a staple at any X Games event.
With six Grammy Awards under his belt and a true command of the X Games Aspen audience, Skrillex's brand of music could be a staple at any X Games event.
Sunday at X, Wiz Khalifa
How did X Games Aspen 2015 come to a close? After the buzz of Men's Ski SuperPipe quieted down and "X Games Extra" wrapped up its final day, Wiz Khalifa took to the stage.
How did X Games Aspen 2015 come to a close? After the buzz of Men's Ski SuperPipe quieted down and "X Games Extra" wrapped up its final day, Wiz Khalifa took to the stage.
Sunday at X, Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa played for almost an hour and a half to close out X Games Aspen. How's that for dedication to the X Games Aspen 2015 crowd?
Wiz Khalifa played for almost an hour and a half to close out X Games Aspen. How's that for dedication to the X Games Aspen 2015 crowd?
Sunday at X, Wiz Khalifa
And as the sun set on the SuperPipe and X Games Aspen 2015, Wiz Khalifa brought his set to a close. But there's more to come at X Games Austin 2015, including Pennywise, Deltron 3030, Talib Kweli and Nicki Minaj. Texas, here we come.
And as the sun set on the SuperPipe and X Games Aspen 2015, Wiz Khalifa brought his set to a close. But there's more to come at X Games Austin 2015, including Pennywise, Deltron 3030, Talib Kweli and Nicki Minaj. Texas, here we come.