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OK - here I go. These are just a quick snapshot of my gigs - some of the best - and wait to the end to see the best gig I've ever seen.
Donington 84 (AC/DC, Van Halen, Ozzy et al
Knebworth 85 Deep Purple, Mountain, Scorpians et al
Ace Frehley Hammersmith 1988 (shoddy, but that's Ace for you)
Simon and Garfunkel
Paul Simon
Barclay James Harvest 84
Black Crowes Glasto 93
Velvet Underground Glasto (IT'S VELVET UNDERGROUND!)
Kiss 83 Poole Arts Centre
Peter Case x 2 Greenbelt
Crosby Stills and Nash x 3 (best was Richmond, VA, USA in 88 when they never seemed to play the UK)
Dan Reed Network x 3
Dire Straits Shepton Mallet 85
Dread Zeppelin Bristol 86
Eels Bristol 00
Einsturzende Neubaten London 00
ELO Pt II 97
Howe Gelb and guests inc PJ Harvey Lodon 01
Iron Maiden 1984
Jane's Addiction Bristol 90 and 91
Jim White Bristol 02 (?)
Kings X Bristol 91 and 80 something
Kiss 96 Donington
Larry Norman x 3
Laurie Anderson Bristol 01
Living Colour x 3 89 onwards
Lou Reed
Los Lobos
Louden Wainwright 86
Love x 3 (best at Bristol 02/03)
Nanci Griffith x 3
Neil Young x 3
Nick Cave x 6
Night of the Guitars Bristol 87
P J Harvey x 7 Best in Bristol - pub gig - 96
Pink Floyd 88
Pixies 89
Porno for Pyros
Portishead
Primus
Prince 90/92
Queen x 2 (best in 1984 NEC)
Rage ATM x 2 at Rock City - best in Feb 93 downstairs in the tiny disco
REO Speedwagon 85
Ramones 86/92
Richard Thompson x 3
Richie Havens x 2
Robert Plant Various
Roger Waters
Rush x 2 88/92
Stephane Grappelli 93
Stryper Hammersmith 87
Tanya Donelly 97
Tony Bennett 98
Twisted Sister 85
Van Morrison 87 onwards - various
Vic Chenutt 01
Patti Smith San Fransisco
White Stripes x 3 Best on GB main stage in 02
Z Marquee Club 93 (?)
ZZ Top Donington
And loads of others, but...
Best ever musically? Natalie Merchant, last month at Bristol Colston Hall.
Very closely followed by Cohen at GB.
Best stage show? Marilyn Manson, Worster Centrum, MA, USA, 1999 followed by Kiss.
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My son first went at 3 mths. He's now 7 and my daughter will be 4 next week. They have been every year since birth. They both adore music and love being down at the front of the pyramid as much as being in the Kids field and circus big top. At Glastonbury alone my children have seen REM, String Cheese incident, John Fogerty, CSN, N Young, Springsteen and a thousand other acts, many of whom you don't usually get this side of the pond.
WHY... would you think to not bring your children.
I have been to GB since 86 (only missed 2 years) and never thought for one moment not to take any future children. You OWE this opportunity to your children. I have been lucky enough to have stood in that hallowed field at Woodstock. The only problem was I was about 35 when i did it. how much sweeter to have done that when I was 2 in 1969!
You know it's the right thing to do. Our children are the future of rock.
(Not, I hasten to add, pop... which we all know is manufactured garbage.)
(Oh, and Mr Eavis - PLEASE get S and G, Kate Bush and Cat Stevens on main stage... and a reformed Sleater Kinney!)
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I have said many times on this forum, the only thing missing from GB any more is S and G, Cat Stevens and Kate Bush.
I'm lucky enough to have seen S and G together and both S and G solo. (Also saw Cat Stevens at the Albert Hall!) Both were amazing to hear live solo and a dream come true to see together. Paul is without a doubt the real talent (wrote all the songs) and is hands down the most talented song writer living. Period.
GB needs S and G (with Kate and Cat as support of course).
Oh, and can I add Natalie Merchant as well please?
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Try this one - seems to work at the moment:
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As much as I love them, I don't think this clip does them justice. Check out the whole of their album on Spotify, including the last song, Betsy Bell, which doesn't seem to appear on the physical release. Rachel has a great voice, but her younger sister's is even better, (the best voice in British folk?).
They also did a few songs on the BBC4 Christmas Folk programme (can't remember the name of the programme) which also featured the magnificent Bellowhead. Try and find it on Youtube etc. I'm sure it will be there somewhere.
Whilst on the subject of stunning female vocals, check out Natalie Merchant if you don't know her. The best folk voice in the World? Without a doubt, the most beautiful folk singer. Touring in May.
I had put up some links but am editing as Youtube says they've all been removed for violation - since yesterday!
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I don't usually do this, 'did you see who's playing' stuff - but...
just saw on this site that The Unthanks are TBC!
That should mean a lot of very happy efesters. If it means nothing to you then stop listening to Muse and U2 and get into DECENT music. No GSH now, but we at least have SW and now The Unthanks! Just Simon and Garfunkel needed to complete the set.
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First one was 86. I think I've missed two since then. So...
...quite a few!
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To be honest, the early years were very, very peaceful. Most people were out of their heads on one thing or another which probably helped keep it relaxed. As a teenager then, and a not so teenager and parent now, I'm glad uniformed police are at the festival. They were always there undercover anyway.
One big change is forgot to mention is the ticket situation. Never paid for many years. It was a case of walk through the hedge. No heavy security, everyone turned a blind eye to it (even Eavis). When they clamped down a bit more it was simply a case of get a wristband off someone already in the festival (after buying one from somebody going home early on the first day - don't ask why - it just happened!) then taking the second wristband back out to get the next person in - and so on.
I never, ever, I stress, jumped the fence or damaged a fence. In the early days it really was a case of (natural) large holes in hedges. Now I simply pay large sums of money to Seetickets and they arrange for a golden ticket to be delivered to my door.
BTW - the only thing that could improve GB from now on...?
Simon and Garfunkel headlining mainstage (preceded by Yusef Islam and Kate Bush).
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First went in 86. Will be going this year and have only missed 3 years over that period.
The eighties were basically Woodstock in Somerset. It was a case of anything goes. Trail bikes riding around the site, naked people everywhere. Filth and general mayhem. When people say there were drugs openly on sale, it was just that. The top half of the pyramid field was row after row of market stalls. Inbetween your food/record/clothing/bootleg stalls (more of the bootlegs in a minute) there would be coutless drug stalls. These would have menus on blackboards of just about anything you wanted, heroin, speed, LSD, coke. Most of the drug stalls were run/protected by yardies with machetees. Not the best atmosphere for a non-drug user such as me.
One sad change has been the bootlegs. Obviously we've moved towards streaming and CDs, but nothing could beat waiting by the back of a van waiting for your cassette of Van Morisson's set to be run off! This would be complete, with cover, within half an hour or so of the gig finishing!
The bad points over the years? Only one, really - the influx of scousers in 2000(?). A thoroughly dangerous feel to the festival that no one was safe from. Prejudist? you wouldn't say so if you had been there.
The best? L Cohen, Richie Havens in the acoustic tent (after the wonderful Be Good Tanyas), Richard Thompson (main stage then followed by a set in the acoustic tent), L Wainwright III, Tony Bennett, Robert Plant (main stage) and seeing The Velvet Underground on main stage! There are others, but my mind's gone blank.
Good times... good times...
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All I can say is you need to be very careful where cameras are concerned. Over the years I've seen some very, very foolish people around the site. When will they ever learn it's not big, it's not clever and they'll only regret it!
Never...
Never...
NEVER...
buy a Nikon!
As for me - once again I'll be taking my superb Canon 40D
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I think that review is pretty subjective. I wouldn't say that was a regular occurance!
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The Waterboys - 1986.
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I saw Cat Stevens at the Albert Hall in December. I've been going to gigs for 27 years - that was in my top 5!
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I couldn't believe the quote about Paul Simon, especially as the only true legends left to play (and the most fitting) are S and G.
Lo and behold, a quick Google reveals it's NOT Paul SIMON - it's Paul Simonon!
What's wrong with you youngsters!
Yes - Paul on his own would be excellent as well - I'm lucky enough to have seen both solo and S and G together. PS is without doubt the greatest living songwriter (yes over P Mc and L Cohen - who are both wonderful).
BTW - Strummer at GB was boring and I'm sure the Clash would have been the same. One of the most overated bands ever.
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mentioned where? and to who?
have you a link to an article?
or are you saying ME told you?
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Please don't start me on the 'appaling U2/Muse ' debate. I consider myself to have exceptional taste. Yes - those millions are wrong. Generic waffle.
re Prince (stunning writer and guitarist), I assure you this was mentioned by Michael during the last 48 hrs.
Take it or leave it - and yes, as stated, these aren't my first posts, and I've attended GB since 86. And I'm local!
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Said directly by ME within last 48hrs. Muse was mentioned for the Sat slot, Prince Sunday. I repeat though - he said he was trying to confirm Prince.
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Haven't checked for the last few days, but I assume Sunday is still not known?
Anyways - straight from ME himself - Sunday is hopefully (not confirmed though)... Prince!
After an appalling Friday/Sat (U2/Muse) this will make the weekend. Haven't seen him for nearly 20 years, but I'm convinced he will still be stunning.
Now, if we could just get Simon and Garfunkel and Kate Bush, that will round off the decade beautifully. (Would have also mentioned Cat Stevens, but I'm seeing him in just over a week!)
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I had wanted to see IP for a good 30 years! However, his performance was contrived and boring. This was not the IP I wanted to see (70s classic IP with burning wax and broken glass). I left to watch R and G on the jazz stage (stunning, although very delayed). Sorry, but that stage invasion was pathetic. If it was a one off, then maybe they we're 'in the zone', but it happens in almost every gig they do these days (festivals at least). Besides which, the Other Stage is the worst stage in the history of GB.
If you want classic, last yr's L Cohen was as good as it gets. Other than that, Richie Havens in the acoustic tent, Robert Plant in 93, any Van from the 80s, The Pixies and Velvet Underground - simply because it was THE VELVET UNDEGROUND ON THE PYRAMID STAGE!
There are others, but my dinner awaits...
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I've been teetotal for the past 20 yrs (41 now). No drugs other than tea and coffee. At times my wife and I have felt like the only sober people at GB, but there are plenty more families these days. (I've been a regular at GB for the past 23 years).
I know most people say people should do what they want, not what people tell them is right, but, if anyone is thinking about their lifestyle, I would encourage everyone to ditch drink (other than in moderation) and all of the other stuff. When you get older you realise your body starts to break down a little too often. Why help it on it's way at an early age?
When I wake up in the morning I know that's the best I can feel given the circumstances - no regrets!
Sermon over - bring on CSN & Y!
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1986 - the first of many non-paying years. Just went through a hole in the hedge. Different festival back then in some ways - more like Woodstock - trail bikes, dogs, naked people, drugs EVERYWHERE. The pyramid field was litterally a market - stall after stall with boards advertising every drug you could think of. I was offered acid the moment I walked on site - and for the record, I don't take any drugs other than coffee and tea!
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I'm rather concerned to hear of people taking their Nikons to Glastonbury!
Aren't you even the slightest bit embarrassed?
I'll be taking my superb Canon 40D, 50mm prime, and, fingers crossed, I may have treated myself to a 70-200 L USM IS!
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Acoustic Stage is without doubt the most consistent stage at GB (I've enjoyed it for 23 yrs!).
However no one has mentioned the highlight of this wonderful venue - The Be Good Tanyas, followed by the legendary Richie Havens. A STUNNING afternoon. RH was the best artist I had witnessed at GB until last year, but was finally knocked off the #1 spot by...
LC!
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Hi All
Three photos of the site taken this morning. Rather misty still, but cleared up beautifully this afternoon. The ground seems pretty good. The others were taken in 2007.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9546475@N06/
BTW - still waiting for Simon and Garfunkel to play GB!
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For anyone wanting to see GSH, he is playing Bank Holiday Monday at Greenbelt.
For those that don't know, Greenbelt is THE Christian arts festival. It's been going for decades and is a wonderful weekend. You will be assured of a safe and friendly weekend whether you are a Chritian or not. Hard standing in some areas as it's at Cheltenham Race Course
Always good music over the weekend (including many big names - everything from classical to thrash metal.
BTW - for Mayo and Kermode fans (which you all should be) - Mayo talks every year at Greenbelt and Mark Kermode's group is playing on the Monday night.