No More Heroes?

[jameshunt]

what a strange choice of band. I'm slightly perplexed

[Mardy]

I'm not saying it's a bad choice, I just don't get the rationale behind it really.

Why now? Why them? depends which stage, I suppose.

I can't imagine, however, that the bookers for the greatest festival ever woke up one morning and said, 'Dammit, I know what this festival has been missing, it's 2010 what we need more than anything else is the Stranglers'

[jameshunt]

I'm not saying it's a bad choice, I just don't get the rationale behind it really.

Why now? Why them? depends which stage, I suppose.

I can't imagine, however, that the bookers for the greatest festival ever woke up one morning and said, 'Dammit, I know what this festival has been missing, it's 2010 what we need more than anything else is the Stranglers'

[strudders]

Saw them last when they headlined Reading..... Decades ago.......

[DaveMac]

Saw them last when they headlined Reading..... Decades ago.......

[johnl]

I saw them at V a couple of years ago. They were on early and they were absolutely fantastic. It's amazing how many of their songs you know.

I don't think Cornwell has been part of them for ages now, so I can't see him playing with them - But don't let that put you off - They're great.

If I was clever enough I'd insert a link to "Duchess" but I'm not so I won't.

[rexclark]

Stopping folks getting in the thent at T in 2008 it was so rammed. Great booking

[CrispyRed]

I'm with most of you here. The Stranglers best material was when Hugh Cornwall was with them. Therefore its almost what could have been. Hugh's set was great last year though. Could be worth checking out.

[ethereal]

If I was clever enough I'd insert a link to "Duchess" but I'm not so I won't.

[cabstar]

They where great last year when they supported Simple Minds

This always go down well at a festival

[mikeb]

Think I'd probably be putting my money on Avalon Stage but I don't really care TBH, anywhere any time would be good for me

As for questions of "why" ... same thing could so easily be asked in respect of Hazel O'Connor appearing for instance and she's played twice in recent years - first in 2004 with the awesome Subterraneans and then a much more acoustic set with Cormac and Ruairi De Barra in 2008. Both absolutely bl**dy excellent gigs and I'd have kicked meself for ever and a day if I'd missed either of them !

Think it's gonna be clash city this year aint it No shortage of very difficult decisions to be made on the day and all that

Edited February 19, 2010 by mikeb

[strudders]

You coming to see them struds ? If so see you there mate !

[strudders]

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[DaveMac]

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[coma girl]

Stopping folks getting in the thent at T in 2008 it was so rammed. Great booking

[treacle]

I saw them there, only went coz we were at a loose end but they were bloody fantastic

[cloud factory]

hope they get a decent amount of tv coverage. i reckon its thanks to emily eavis they are playing as her dad doesnt like them and when asked a couple of years ago if he'd have them on he said no chance. they are going to blow away every other act playing there. they are the best live band in the country.

[srvman]

Could be a good shout to open the festival...im only 21 but I grew up with this stuff in the house....Love to see them back...

[ghandi]

I hadn't listened to any Stranglers material after Hugh Cornwall left the group and to be honest i don't really like any of their new material. Do they play any of the old material live with the new set up? As they are back as a four now. I love the stuff pre 1990 and of course "no more heroes" and "Rattus" are legendary albums. I want something else to watch other than U2 and this is good for a start, although i think they might be playing a lot from their new album out this year. Images of them playing a set of old classics might fall way short of the mark.

[strummer77]

Saw Hugh Cornwell before Christmas and he played the whole of Rattus and he was brilliant. However, can't be bothered to see these without him. The best stuff was the early stuff and without him singing it, it won't sound right.

[Mardy]

I don't mind a couple of their songs, as a kid I had Rattus Norvegicus on vinyl, but I can't quite believe in 2010 they're a vital contemporary force. An anachronism really, put them in the same category as Status Quo

[Mardy]

sorry, it sounds like I'm being a bit negative, I don't really mean to be. Like I said, some hummable tunes and that.

[strummer77]

sorry, it sounds like I'm being a bit negative, I don't really mean to be. Like I said, some hummable tunes and that.

[cloud factory]

baz warne who is their current guitarist and co lead singer is brilliant and just as good a songwriter,guitarist,singer as hugh cornwell. the band get better live the older they get. they will be untouchable from every other band at the festival,and that includes u2. dont miss them,you'll see a band that will outperform every other one at glastonbury.

[deschwah]

wont be missing these guys

along with the Clash they have long outlived the punk pidgeonhole and with the original frontman or not, will be a real treat for the festival

hope they get a respectful slot