staffsknot Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Well as I've said before HRC normally gets the Glasto headliners or second liners these days so watch out (although as said U2 might not be available), also with it being 30 year anniversary of Donington Rocks/Download you might find some massive bands in UK during that weekend, just hope they stay on for the Hyde Park event. This may sound crazy but KISS might end up on the bill as they have big links with Hard Rock Cafe in London (Paul Stanley's Iceman guitar is there) so don't rule them out either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violas Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 As long as i know REM are not on tour. They're on studio. I think Kiss are not an option already. They will play in Spain on june 25 and Belgium on june 27. It will be hard to come to UK on 26th, and they will tour UK in May. I don't know when Guns n' Roses will launch the European tour but could be a possible headliner. But if i have to guess i'd say they will be headlining Download festival with AC/DC and Metallica (self confirmed). Nobody said AC/DC at Download will be exclusive festival appearance or UK only appearance. Promoters would use this argument, believe me. According to their shedule they can only book more concerts in UK in the end of june. So i will keep dreaming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yeah, unfortunately R.E.M. are indeed in the studio ( and I don't mean unfortunately as in "Oh no, they're making MORE music?!" because I love R.E.M. ) so they're pretty unlikely. When I read KISS there, I had a sudden "Bingo!" moment, but it's true that their dates make it pretty hard for them to be there. U2 are nigh on impossible, unless Bono can break time barriers. Shame too, would be my #1 choice for headliner out of some of the options available. Muse are rumoured to play Glastonbury, as are Coldplay, but I think both are unlikely due to the fact that Muse are already playing 2 huge dates in London this year, and Coldplay played last year so I think that would weaken ticket sales considerably and they wont want that. G N' R... I'm not sure... I used to like them, but I've heard terrible, terrible things lately... It wouldn't be the worst choice, that's for sure. Sure hope it isn't Fleetwood Mac anyway, I've seen them on so many "Worst gigs of '09" lists, that would be a total bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytree Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yeah, unfortunately R.E.M. are indeed in the studio ( and I don't mean unfortunately as in "Oh no, they're making MORE music?!" because I love R.E.M. ) so they're pretty unlikely. When I read KISS there, I had a sudden "Bingo!" moment, but it's true that their dates make it pretty hard for them to be there. U2 are nigh on impossible, unless Bono can break time barriers. Shame too, would be my #1 choice for headliner out of some of the options available. Muse are rumoured to play Glastonbury, as are Coldplay, but I think both are unlikely due to the fact that Muse are already playing 2 huge dates in London this year, and Coldplay played last year so I think that would weaken ticket sales considerably and they wont want that. G N' R... I'm not sure... I used to like them, but I've heard terrible, terrible things lately... It wouldn't be the worst choice, that's for sure. Sure hope it isn't Fleetwood Mac anyway, I've seen them on so many "Worst gigs of '09" lists, that would be a total bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I thought Fleetood Mac, especially LB, were sensational @ Wembley in October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky106 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Apparently Rush are talking to Download and Kiss are rumored to be in talks but I heard someone say they were rumored for an event in london. I don't know if they are waiting for their arena dates to sell out to announce something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5co77ie Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Rush for Download? Seriously? wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky106 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'm sure I read that on the Download forum, doesn't mean they will play though. Would love them for Hyde Park as I think they would be a great headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthebassist Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 rush would be fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 i'd like to see skynyrd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 i'd like to see skynyrd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffsknot Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Forgot to mention not only is it 30 years of Donington but 40 years of Glastonbury so it could potentially be a huge selection of headliners, as long as its not chord stingy Status Quo! As for the Bon Jovi thing well to mix things up the Download rumours reported Cowboy Hats on Saturday - which could well be Bon Jovi, so don't rule anyone who says 'exclusive tour' out. Bruce Springsteen was exclusive to those tour dates but did Glasto and a cracking set for us! Now to really mess things up apparently Neil Schon is keen to get Journey back into the UK asap as the terrible covers of Don't Stop Believing by X Factor and that US teen drama have made massive album sales across Europe for the much superior original. Edited January 30, 2010 by staffsknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Forgot to mention not only is it 30 years of Donington but 40 years of Glastonbury so it could potentially be a huge selection of headliners, as long as its not chord stingy Status Quo! As for the Bon Jovi thing well to mix things up the Download rumours reported Cowboy Hats on Saturday - which could well be Bon Jovi, so don't rule anyone who says 'exclusive tour' out. Bruce Springsteen was exclusive to those tour dates but did Glasto and a cracking set for us! Now to really mess things up apparently Neil Schon is keen to get Journey back into the UK asap as the terrible covers of Don't Stop Believing by X Factor and that US teen drama have made massive album sales across Europe for the much superior original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky106 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Not so keen on Bon Jovi these days but Quo, Journey, Van Halen or similar sounds good. They maybe waiting until Download announce their other headliners and Glastonbury announce there two other headliners although one is pretty certain to be Muse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 bon jovi haven't done anything good in years, but they're always worth seeing. journey would be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Journey wouldn't be so bad, but I can't see them headlining Hyde Park to be honest. I can't see them selling that many tickets on the strength of one song (lets face it, for the majority of Journey "fans", it is just the one song...) Bon Jovi would be my worst nightmare though. Or Madonna. Orrr... The Spice Girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty flow Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 bon jovi haven't done anything good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I just noticed Crowded House's European tour takes them up to the 25th of June, I would love to see them at some point over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Morgan Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I just noticed Crowded House's European tour takes them up to the 25th of June, I would love to see them at some point over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 My new guess for the line up is Paul Mcartney/vultures and The who/Keane. As keane are playing cannock forrest tour on 26th and previous acts at hardrock have followed this formula. If memory serves me correct The feeling 2007, The Charlatans and K t tunstall. I think Keane woul be cheap enough and a good draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytree Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) bon jovi haven't done anything good in years, but they're always worth seeing. journey would be good too. Edited February 1, 2010 by trickytree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5co77ie Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Bon Jovi just added further dates to the O2 of 25th & 26th June. If this is their end date of their 'exclusive' stint, it does leave them free for the Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblue110 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Still no announcements. I kinda thought today would be the day. Tuesday's allow them to give 02 presale on Wed, LiveNation presale on Thurs, then general sale on Friday. Oh well, maybe next week. Hope there's at least some rumours soon, I'm getting bored waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky106 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I think they may be waiting on Glastonbury and Download to announce their other headliners and some other bands as I have a feeling some of the other acts may come from those two festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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