This was the second-to-last episode of the seventh season, premiering on May 19, 1996. Simpsons Theme - Sonic Youth

of The Simpsons , titled " Homerpalooza ," is a classic entry from 1996 that serves as a time capsule for '90s alternative rock culture. Feature Highlight: " Homerpalooza " (S07E24)

In this episode, Homer joins the "Hullabalooza" music festival as a freak show act—taking cannonballs to the stomach—in a desperate bid to remain "cool" to his children.