Giraffe Man

I remember when Dylan played Earls Court in 1978 we queued at the then Southampton Gaumont overnight for ours, there were venues all over the Country selling them. He was rubbish btw. Most tickets for big gigs were postal applications back then which was a bit of a lottery but kind of exciting. Used to buy our Glastonbury tickets from Virgin Records in Southampton, never sold out

Roger Waters in Lisbon (only 60 euros & not sh*t like Hyde Park) All Points East & IOW + a few more gigs than usual. Would happily swap it all for a long weekend on the farm though. Even the fake poster last week got me excited.............................

Here are my best Glastonbury buddies list she doesnt have an account. In order Deaf Havana- All These Countless Nights The XX- I See You Loyle Carner- Yesterday’s Gone Bonobo- Migration First Aid Kit- You Are the Problem Here (Not an album but allowed a slot because it is so good) Foo Fighters- Concrete and Gold QOTSA- Villans Frank Tuner- Songbook London Grammar- Truth is a Beautiful Thing Royal Blood- How Did We Get So Dark? Frank Cater and the Rattlesnakes- Modern Ruin Paramore- After Laughter P!nk- Beautiful Trauma Haim- Something to Tell You Lorde- Melodrama

Obviously the rules don`t apply to Radiohead

There you go, now with added rankings.

Been a good year, cannot get down to 10 so here is my 20 in no particular order. THE XX- I SEE YOU BONOBO-MIGRATION LOYLE CARNER- YESTERDAYS GONE RADIOHEAD- OK NOT OK HEMPOLICS- KISS, CUDDLE TORTURE VOL 1 FRANK TURNER- SONGBOOK ROBERT PLANT- CARRY FIRE COURTNEY BARNETT & KURT VILE- LOTTA SEA LICE ARCADE FIRE- EVERYTHING NOW BECK- COLOURS ST VINCENT- MASSEDUCTION EVERYTHING EVERYTHING- A FEVER DREAM QOTSA- VILLAINS PSB- EVERY VALLEY THIS IS THE KIT- MOONSHINE FREEZE WOLF ALICE- VISIONS OF A LIFE SINKANE- LIFE & LIVIN` IT SONGHOY BLUES- RESISTANCE SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS- SOUL OF A WOMAN KENDRICK LAMAR- DAMN

Think the early birds went quick quickly because there were less on sale than usual (never known them sell out before) & they were cheaper than usual, probably because of the mess they made of the line up last year. As Phil Collins is one of Solos artists I would expect him, DM & one other as headliners.

Wow, this one really hurts. Was very fortunate to have seen him & the Heartbreakers on four tours down through the years & their music has been an integral part of my life. He will be sorely missed. We all need to take every opportunity to see these older musicians whilst we can (though 66 is no age) & I wonder who will take their places in 20 years time. Thanks for the memories Tom RIP

They used to, pretty sure i remember seeing Roger Chapman (Family) on Thursday night in 82, very drunk & using a cardboard shoe box as a tambourine. Voice was spot on though.

Arctic Monkeys

This

Truly a genius, seen her before & she was utterly brilliant but never seen the intensity of Fridays gig. The way it transferred to a bigger stage without losing any of the power was a joy. Not many dry eyes around us. The world needs more Kate Tempest.

Best Act: Radiohead Best Song: Europe is Lost- Kate Tempest Best Discovery: Loyle Carner Most Frequented Pyramid

Have to agree, thought they were stunning. New headliners are desperately needed & its the obvious next step, longer set, darkness, sure it will happen.Kate Tempest, XX, Radiohead, doesnt get any better.

58 Miles from Thursday lunchtime.