2010 a celebration of 40 years

[ghandi]

Is this true! Wow, that could be something. This will start that tongues wagging. Just who might they be?

Imagine the other and Pyramid stage having a band from all of those eras on it.

[VCK]

Thing is, they didn't seem to do anything notably special for 2000. Obviously David Bowie is a legend but the other two headliners, Chemical Brothers and Travis, were still finding their feet when it came to playing big stages and headlining festivals at the time.

[Wanderlei]

Trouble is, it could be any crappy act from the last 40 years lol. It could also be an excuse to book all the usual Glasto suspects and make out as if it's a "theme" for the year.

[NowhereMan]

Thing is, they didn't seem to do anything notably special for 2000. Obviously David Bowie is a legend but the other two headliners, Chemical Brothers and Travis, were still finding their feet when it came to playing big stages and headlining festivals at the time.

[ShadyBlueBell]

Trouble is, it could be any crappy act from the last 40 years lol. It could also be an excuse to book all the usual Glasto suspects and make out as if it's a "theme" for the year.

[llcoolphil]

What makes you think that acts as you call them where crappy 40 years ago? there where some good bands then that are still around today legends in my eyes something that most bands today will never get that title

[Billy09]

Trouble is, it could be any crappy act from the last 40 years lol. It could also be an excuse to book all the usual Glasto suspects and make out as if it's a "theme" for the year.

[let's 'ave it!!!]

I reckon it's only in reference to one of the headliners, in the same way they said this year was the 'year of the comebacks' and the only main act to come back at glasto was Blur.

[Mardy]

Trouble is, it could be any crappy act from the last 40 years lol. It could also be an excuse to book all the usual Glasto suspects and make out as if it's a "theme" for the year.

[Joshuwarr]

I think there should be a "Glastonbury through the ages theme."

Maybe bring back the wind turbine by the main stage, have the big CND peace sign on the Pyramid as well. Try and create more of a carnival feel to it with lots of street performer types. I think they should invite back some more unlikely acts like The Fall and Pixies

Oh and get the travellers involved

[alframsey]

I'd quite like a Glastonbury themed Glastonbury.

[mandypants]

I think there should be a "Glastonbury through the ages theme."

Maybe bring back the wind turbine by the main stage, have the big CND peace sign on the Pyramid as well. Try and create more of a carnival feel to it with lots of street performer types. I think they should invite back some more unlikely acts like The Fall and Pixies

Oh and get the travellers involved

[Wanderlei]

What makes you think that acts as you call them where crappy 40 years ago? there where some good bands then that are still around today legends in my eyes something that most bands today will never get that title

[glastofun]

...but every year at Glastonbury is a special year, I really don't know what they could do to make it extra special. Every year I'm sure they try and get the best line up possible, I doubt EE & ME would be thinking 'oh, best not book this band, they're too good and it's only the 39th year'. Next year, as always, they'll try and get the best line up they can.

[sifi]

yeah, this is pretty much what I reckon, loads of status quo type bands, cheesy ironic shite and some more 40 year olds pretending to be edgy and dangerous, before going home to mow the lawn for their in laws (Prodigy, I'm talking to you there)

Look ahead to the next 40 years, not back for f**ks sake.

[LusciousLucy]

Seem to recall a quote from ME saying that he wished this year had been the anniversary cos he isnt sure how to beat this one!

[cejx]

Isn't every year a celebration on the past 40 years in a way? There are acts that span the decades whatever Glasters we go to, so I reckon it ain't going to be massively different.

xx

[Prest02000]

Dave Bowie would do again, I think that's my best ever glasto moment, very special indeed.

[grumpyhack]

Are there really crappy bands or just bands that you like or you don't? One man's fish is another man's poisson.

[Billy09]

Are there really crappy bands or just bands that you like or you don't? One man's fish is another man's poisson.

[Wanderlei]

Well, i suppose the definition of a 'crappy band' is when almost everyone says they're crappy. So yes, there is such a thing as a crappy band: you should have seen the band i was in!!!

[rexclark]

Surely the festival should just progress and move forward? The reason I'm attracted to Glastonbury is the fact it has bands I loved when I was in my teens (mid to late 90s) and alo bands I'm really into now. Hopefully they'll just get a decent mix of old and new.

[Billy09]

Got to like the older stuff as well though, the stuff that older people listened to in their teens ain't necessarily bad.

I'm a bit "young" for the Specials and Madness from this year, as well as Jimmy Cliff, Page and Plant, David Bowie, Blondie and Sting from previous years for example. Keep the bright young things honest.

[ShadyBlueBell]

Just as most of the bnds from 40 years ago didn't get the title either? Plus ca change

[ShadyBlueBell]

yeah, this is pretty much what I reckon, loads of status quo type bands, cheesy ironic shite and some more 40 year olds pretending to be edgy and dangerous, before going home to mow the lawn for their in laws (Prodigy, I'm talking to you there)

Look ahead to the next 40 years, not back for f**ks sake.