Gong

[whisty]

Haven't seen a Gong thread and think they well deserve a mention.

I was introduced to Gong maybe 6 months ago & was quite pleased to see they were playing but thought uhmm maybe not for me. Well I'm so pleased that I decided to walk past the Glade to check them for 5 mins before moving on to another sound somewhere. The more I listened the futher into the Tent I went & stayed for the whole show. For me, Gong = Magic moment and an absolutely fantastic festival finale.

Oh and thanks to the lighting engineer beside me who filled some gaps in my knowledge, I hope you read these forums

Edited June 30, 2009 by whisty

[sifi]

I strolled over after working out that I didn't want the Prodigy and was mighty pleased I did!

[beamends]

Yes, finally saw them (or the current version anyway)! Gong were ok (my first ever record was "Flying Tea Pot"), but Steve Hillage on before them was incredicble. Fantastic stuff!

[strudders]

Yes, finally saw them (or the current version anyway)! Gong were ok (my first ever record was "Flying Tea Pot"), but Steve Hillage on before them was incredicble. Fantastic stuff!

[Ricochet]

I was there for Steve Hillage and Gong. A fantastic ending to the festival for me.

Sorry you had to leave early Strudders.

If anyone has any photos can you share them please? Particularly with Daevid and Gilli.

[Spuddy]

I was there for Steve Hillage and Gong. A fantastic ending to the festival for me.

Sorry you had to leave early Strudders.

If anyone has any photos can you share them please? Particularly with Daevid and Gilli.

[gizmoman]

They were great, one of the best times i've seen them, love Gilli, such a unique sound. I've a few pics so i'll try to sort out photobucket or something.

[Dave Letorey]

I saw both Steve Hillage (he made me cry again, that's 2 years in a row now, hope he makes me cry next year). he then played with Gong BRILLIANT. Longest set on site Steve Hillage played for a whooping 2 3/4hrs stick that up your jumper Bruce

[gizmoman]

Just realised there is a gallery on this site! I've posted my pics in the glasto section, look for 'gong glade 2009'

[sandyfeet]

I saw Steve Hillage and didn't intend to stay for Gong, but I stayed for the entire set and was glad I did - amazing!

[Sipperana]

So was there no truth in the "official" rumour that Susan Boyle was going to appear with Gong?

[pehaw]

It was a toss-up between Prodigy and Gong for me and i'm so glad i chose Gong - fantastic set and perfect way to end the fest.

[DaveMac]

Missed Gong for Blur (mistake) but saw whole of earlier Steve Hillage Band set with the eFest SH appreciation crew at the front of the stage (you know who you are fella's ).

Great sound and visuals - Steve Hillage and rest of band played the old hits brilliantly esp lots of stuff from 'Live Herald' !

Bloody fantastic set - danced like a loon all the way through !

Was taken right back to the 70's - to my hippy youth.

Really, really glad I made that Steve Hillage Band gig - simply one of the best Glasto sets of 2009 for me personally. Absolute Classic !

[kerplunk]

I was there for SH and the beginning of gong - should have some photos online soon.

[timespeedsup]

I was there for Steve Hillage and Gong. A fantastic ending to the festival for me.

Sorry you had to leave early Strudders.

If anyone has any photos can you share them please? Particularly with Daevid and Gilli.

[Ricochet]

Bloody fantastic set - danced like a loon all the way through !

[Ricochet]

Where you been fella? Thought you were coming to ?!?

[Ricochet]

Here are a some photos I took of Gong:

Edited July 1, 2009 by Ricochet

[whisty]

Cheers Spuddy. Take a look of Gizmoman's Gallery too. Great pics.

[Ricochet]

Some great pics posted here.

CLICK HERE FOR GONG

AND HERE FOR STEVE HILLAGE

Edited July 2, 2009 by Ricochet

[timespeedsup]

I spotted you on Wednesday night at the cider bus. ( I was sat next to the bar tent with Strudders and Dave) Was just about to come over and say hello when you got up and left.

Was also camped close to CT and called over a few times but you were not around when I was there.

Next year eh?

[HurrahBrother]

I must admit I made sure I did miss Gong, as I'll be seeing them later in the year, I take it that those of us at Beautiful Days are in for a treat?

[When Jokers Attack]

what album is best to start with?

[Ricochet]

what album is best to start with?

[Mikeydread]

Yes - saw the Gong set after son got scared at the prodigy set. It was great - my favorite band since 1973!

Saw them at Glasto in 1981 also saw Steve Hillage jamming in the barn at the farm building in 1979!

Hopefully they will be there to represent one of the 40 years of Glasto next year.