Hard Rock Calling 2011

[judyblue110]

Hello to you all, whether you are a regular to this festival, or a newcomer!

After a fantastic year this year, I think it's high time we start discussing who we're hoping or thinking might grace the stage in Hyde Park in 2011.

I see Neil already has Roger Waters down as a "SR", which I guess makes sense, given that he's announced more shows at the MEN a few days after HRC, like Stevie did last year.

But what does everyone make of this? I'm not so sure about it to be honest... he already has 6 shows in London just a month before, adding another huge show a month later seems risky...

So come on, who do YOU want to see? Who knows, HRC might even be reading... I'm sure they were this year...

[dougal82]

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Queen

The Rolling Stones

[PastCaring]

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Queen

The Rolling Stones

[judyblue110]

Hahaha On a more serious note, I would say that maybe we can expect to see the as yet unknown but apparently already booked US act that is going to play Glastonbury also playing at Hard Rock Calling? Who could that be? REM are apparently touring next year; Fleetwood Mac have been suggested.... Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have apparently been touring the states... All good! But something tells us that Tom Petty is maybe not big enough to headline Glastonbury on his own - Hard Rock Calling, maybe .. but we can see him doing something like The Hop Farm (which would be excellent for us cos then there's also camping! ). One thing's for sure - there's going to be some strong acts touring next year - so it could be quite interesting!!!

Edited September 19, 2010 by judyblue110

[eFestivals]

Hello to you all, whether you are a regular to this festival, or a newcomer!

After a fantastic year this year, I think it's high time we start discussing who we're hoping or thinking might grace the stage in Hyde Park in 2011.

I see Neil already has Roger Waters down as a "SR", which I guess makes sense, given that he's announced more shows at the MEN a few days after HRC, like Stevie did last year.

But what does everyone make of this? I'm not so sure about it to be honest... he already has 6 shows in London just a month before, adding another huge show a month later seems risky...

So come on, who do YOU want to see? Who knows, HRC might even be reading... I'm sure they were this year...

we've since had some info - which in theory should be 100% kosher but you can never tell if people are telling deliberate porkies - that Waters hasn't been booked to play HRC next year, so the rumour has since been down-graded to be just a 'rumour'.

[judyblue110]

we've since had some info - which in theory should be 100% kosher but you can never tell if people are telling deliberate porkies - that Waters hasn't been booked to play HRC next year, so the rumour has since been down-graded to be just a 'rumour'.

[eFestivals]

Waters has now announced dates in Switzerland over that weekend (for the Friday & Saturday), so it now makes UK festie shows very unlikely on that weekend.

[tricky106]

Roger Waters would have been good.

I reckon one of the Glastonbury headliners is playing and I think it may be U2 but could be wrong on that.

Iron Maiden are playing festival and stadium dates in Europe around the time of HRC so they may play although not to sure if they are the type of band for HRC.

Also Pearl Jam are doing a world tour next year so that would most likely rule out Soundgarden.

Maybe someone like Simon & Garfunkel would play if they are still touring or possibly the Foo Fighters or Muse?

[judyblue110]

Roger Waters would have been good.

I reckon one of the Glastonbury headliners is playing and I think it may be U2 but could be wrong on that.

Iron Maiden are playing festival and stadium dates in Europe around the time of HRC so they may play although not to sure if they are the type of band for HRC.

Also Pearl Jam are doing a world tour next year so that would most likely rule out Soundgarden.

Maybe someone like Simon & Garfunkel would play if they are still touring or possibly the Foo Fighters or Muse?

[tricky106]

Prehaps Bon Jovi will headline as they mentioned festivals for next year and maybe Prince if he is still touring.

[Corporal Clegg]

Whoever headlines would be nice to have one of the best british rock bands around somewhere in the line up-Porcupine Tree.They deserve a wider audience even though they've sold out the Albert Hall next month.Fantastic band.

[tricky106]

Whoever headlines would be nice to have one of the best british rock bands around somewhere in the line up-Porcupine Tree.They deserve a wider audience even though they've sold out the Albert Hall next month.Fantastic band.

[Corporal Clegg]

Unlikely but if Rush headline then get them and Dream Theater on the bill with a few other similar type of bands and would make a great lineup.

[Brain]

Would a reformed 'The Darkness' pull in the crowds for the Friday night headline slot? Plenty of plaudits for their debut album and they have crossover appeal. Or possibly Slash and his touring band?

Saturday night headliners.....Bon Jovi?

Personally, I'd love to see Cinderella on the bill.

Edited October 14, 2010 by Brain

[judyblue110]

If the Coldplay/Radiohead/U2 rumours are true, then 1 of either Coldplay or Radiohead will undoubtedly play, as neither of them have played their own concert there. U2 are no-go.

I'm sticking with my Radiohead guess, but to be quite honest, I could see it being Coldplay too.

Foo Fighters are in the process of rolling out their "new album promo look", so they definitely have an album out in 2011, so it's a possibility.

[Brain]

Motörhead should play every festival every year, so HRC should take bloody note. I'd also like to see another British umlaut-sporting band get a billing this year, Pig Irön. Both of these bands would add some much needed HARD ROCK into HRC for 2011.

[judyblue110]

Motörhead should play every festival every year, so HRC should take bloody note. I'd also like to see another British umlaut-sporting band get a billing this year, Pig Irön. Both of these bands would add some much needed HARD ROCK into HRC for 2011.

[Brain]

But it's not a Hard Rock festival!

[tricky106]

They could have one day for heavy metal or similar, maybe Iron Maiden or similar with appropriate support bands.

[Brain]

They could have one day for heavy metal or similar, maybe Iron Maiden or similar with appropriate support bands.

Edited October 18, 2010 by Brain

[jump]

Speaking of Bon Jovi, they have said something about playing an UK festival next year.

[Brain]

I read an interview with Chad Smith recently and he said that RHCP have already been booked for some festival dates next year. I'd rather Bon Jovi

[big mick]

I'd like to see Mark Lanegan play the smaller stage and do a long set.

[TheSeventhOne]

My money is on Radiohead, Iron Maiden and Prince.

[judyblue110]

I'll go for:

Friday: Coldplay

Saturday: Prince

Sunday: The Rolling Stones or The Who