Here we go again (the Stone Roses)

[kaosmark2]

What part of "the driver for the reform is not (just?) money, they'll be a new album too" passed you by?

[zahidf]

and Muse (2004 I think?)

[Paul ™]

Rumours are 29th/30th June Heaton Park, tickets on sale Friday 9.30am

Edited October 18, 2011 by Paul ™

[brfcstar]

You are joking aren't you? The Roses are far bigger than most of the bands who have headlined V lately, Killers, Kasabain, Arctics, the Verve etc.

Plus they are a band that are not reycled, they will be a massive draw, young and old, my phone has been busy all morning with people who are now considering going to V for the first time.

[the_hedge]

Haven't V shared the odd headliner with Glastonbury? The Verve 2008 and The Killers 2007 spring to mind?

[the_hedge]

and Muse (2004 I think?)

[eFestivals]

God, you and you're 'laughing smilie' ... jeez!

Erm, just because 'your source' says that, it doesn' mean its true! Fuck me!

Saying they'll (sic) be a new album means nothing yet - does it mean they have it recorded? Or do they just have some studio time booked? Do they have any decent ideas for songs? Why mention festivals renowned for paying big bucks for headliners.

Its called discussion Neil, the clue is in the title.

.... my comment was based on the fact that from your previous comment the new album bit had passed you by. Get over yourself, ffs.

And while it doesn't mean it's true because my sources have said it, if you knew who those sources were then you wouldn't be anywhere near as doubtful.

And while I've no idea whether or not they've recorded anything yet, I do know that they're excited to be working together again and feel they've got new material inside them.

Yes, it might be that huge wads of money has brought it about, but that doesn't take away from how they feel about it.

[Wooderson]

Why's that so strange? Opportunism in a Glastonbury fallow year is Phoenix's origin.

[zahidf]

Any idea if European Festivals will be on the cards? Primavera or Benaccasm?

[abdoujaparov]

Most bands that reform (including the Roses) should have the self-respect and decency to recognise that they've had their day and that the dignified thing to do is to fade into history...apart from lining their pockets, what can they possibly do that is new, relevant or interesting? I can think of very few bands that have reformed and gone on to do anything that is more than a pale reflection fo their former glory....

I say this as someone who thinks the first Roses album is a stone classic

Edited October 18, 2011 by abdoujaparov

[zahidf]

Most bands that reform (including the Roses) should have the self-respect and decency to recognise that they've had their day and that the dignified thing to do is to fade into history...apart from lining their pockets, what can they possibly do that is new, relevant or interesting? I can think of very few bands that have reformed and gone on to do anything that is more than a pale reflection fo their former glory....

I say this as someone who thinks the first Roses album is a stone classic

[harderfaster]

http://www.nme.com/news/the-stone-roses/59868

Live blog with press conference updates.

[joe1990]

3 o'clock for the press conference.

[spwan-of-the-devil]

Blur, Pixies, Pulp, Magazine all been worthwhile reunions.

Give them a chance!

[abdoujaparov]

Blur, Pixies, Pulp, Magazine all been worthwhile reunions.

Give them a chance!

[kaosmark2]

Dinosaur Jr. They've been fantastic in their reunion, the albums they've released have been really good, the shows mostly excellent, they've not forced themselves to continually work as a band, all doing some of their other stuff, but it's been brilliant.

[Paul ™]

Stone Roses confirm 2 shows at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 29th and 30th 2012

[Kowalski]

Blur, Pixies, Pulp, Magazine all been worthwhile reunions.

Give them a chance!

[spwan-of-the-devil]

My favourite reunion though bar The pixies so far Fenix TX yes I am sad but I dont care

[Paul ™]

http://www.seetickets.com/Tour/THE-STONE-ROSES/?aff=efestivals

edited to add handy affiliate link, and help pay the bills - 5co77ie

Edited October 18, 2011 by 5co77ie

[5co77ie]

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/11/111018d.shtml

[5co77ie]

The Complete Stone roses are delighted they finally get to play some new material.

[joe1990]

there back. two dates at heaton park the 29th and 30th of June and then a world tour with new material on the way.

[5co77ie]

http://www.ticketline.co.uk/the-stone-roses#tour

[eFestivals]

and Glastonbury 2013 I reckon - if they haven't fallen out again by then.

After all, they owe Glastonbury a headline performance.