2013 Headliners

[Thearg]

probably because they have released some of the best songs/albums of all time I guess

[Guest]

Matter of opinion,as I say they do nothing for me

[russycarps]

Matter of opinion,as I say they do nothing for me

[CaledonianGonzo]

Every party I've ever been at someone's put on Brown Sugar.

Admittedly it's usually me that does it, but there you go.

[eoinca]

No doubting they've got some great stuff, but they're not a patch on other great bands of the era IMO.

[Matt87]

No doubting they've got some great stuff, but they're not a patch on other great bands of the era IMO.

[Thearg]

I can only imagine you havent heard much of their stuff

[russycarps]

You cant really avoid them they're played every where,TV,Radio,Movies

[eFestivals]

a couple of new names have been chucked in my direction recently as being the 3rd headliner - and that's The Strokes, and Kanye.

Much like all the others, there's nothing I can put much faith in, tho there's nothing I can find to prove them wrong.

[Thearg]

ah ok, that explains it. You've only heard the songs popular with the media. Got it

[alibear]

even though they were one of the 'big' names at that moment, that booking always looks bizarre to me. in fact, looking over the entire 2008 lineup, it does seem to be missing something. looks like it could be any other festival rather than Glastonbury

[FloorFiller]

yeah Jay Z at the time stood out quite a bit (but was seen as quite weak, along with two other fairly weak headliners) but the rest of the lineup looks pretty damn drab

i think the Stones will be counted as the 'unexpected' booking this year (even though every person and their grandmother is expecting them, they're a massive coupe, and it's a 'we FINALLY got them' ordeal). the Stones and Prince in one year would just be too good

Edited February 20, 2013 by FloorFiller

[eoinca]

I think you're being a bit harsh. They weren't as innovative as a lot of bands, including The Beatles, for sure. Who are you including in the "great bands of the era"?

[alibear]

yeah Jay Z at the time stood out quite a bit (but was seen as quite weak, along with two other fairly weak headliners) but the rest of the lineup looks pretty damn drab

i think the Stones will be counted as the 'unexpected' booking this year (even though every person and their grandmother is expecting them, they're a massive coupe, and it's a 'we FINALLY got them' ordeal). the Stones and Prince in one year would just be too good

[dacbo]

a couple of new names have been chucked in my direction recently as being the 3rd headliner - and that's The Strokes, and Kanye.

Much like all the others, there's nothing I can put much faith in, tho there's nothing I can find to prove them wrong.

[Matt87]

a couple of new names have been chucked in my direction recently as being the 3rd headliner - and that's The Strokes, and Kanye.

Much like all the others, there's nothing I can put much faith in, tho there's nothing I can find to prove them wrong.

[FloorFiller]

The Strokes would be an incredibly poor headliner. moreso than Mumfords in my opinion (and i hate Mumfords). Kanye would be right up my street. i'd absolutely love it. and i guess if his name is in the mix, and with Jay Z headlining Wireless the week after (and being listed as his only SOLO show as stated above) Watch The Throne could be back in the picture. not going to get my hopes up though. i'll just keep believing it's Mumfords and then when / if it's somebody better i can be overjoyed

* that all being said, i guess Kanye and The Strokes could also be Other stage headliners. pretty damn big Other stage headliners, mind

Edited February 20, 2013 by FloorFiller

[eFestivals]

both sound more likely for Other Stage headliners.

they way both are being put to me, it's for the Pyramid .... but of course they both can't be right. It's quite possible that neither is.

That said, is a Watch the Throne (Jay Z + Kanye) show ruled out?

I though the "Exclusive Solo European show" line in the Wireless announcement might indicate Jay is doing other WTT shows this year.

the wireless press release we got said it was Jay-Z's only European appearance, which strongly suggests that Glasto can't have WTT.

But publicity agents have a habit of stretching things, so who knows.

[Guest]

No heard other stuff,watched that movie cross roads or something,got bored half way through,am I allowed to have an opinion?

Edited February 20, 2013 by tonyblair

[Matt87]

The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Grateful Dead, Cream to name a few.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Would Kanye be a weak headliner? I'd argue he's more on the cusp of headlining.

I did predict this in the Olympic Park thread, but was on the back of him doing Wireless, which obviously wasn't as accurate as I predicted.

[Vanderlyle]

I've seen loads of pyramid headliners. I love the big occasion. I used to love it more when people had fires.

seeing a decent band headlining the pyramid is far more preferable than going to the so-called naughty corner, for me. I think that area is hugely overrated

[rhysieg]

a couple of new names have been chucked in my direction recently as being the 3rd headliner - and that's The Strokes, and Kanye.

Much like all the others, there's nothing I can put much faith in, tho there's nothing I can find to prove them wrong.

[The Nal]

Can't really think of anything more exciting from the mid 60s. Much better live band than the Beatles too.

[FloorFiller]

Would Kanye be a weak headliner? I'd argue he's more on the cusp of headlining.

I did predict this in the Olympic Park thread, but was on the back of him doing Wireless, which obviously wasn't as accurate as I predicted.

Edited February 20, 2013 by FloorFiller