Eminem

[Luke Routledge]

Jay subbed that to Coldplay did he not? Which makes it very different. Co-headlining Coachella is also a substantially bigger booking for the American market (which would be his focus), than subbing Reading is for the British market.

I simply can't see why a well renowned businessman, and allround bit of an egotistical nutter (a great one at that), would take a lower slot than someone he's probably currently bigger than, and sacrifice his renowned stage show more than likely, for a shorter set time, and smaller fee, when he's headlined some of the biggest venues in the country (the o2, Hyde park etc.)

Unless (puts on gangster voice):

Melvins got the Benjamin's.

I may be wrong ofc.

[Bisque]

has it ever occurred to you that you may not like hip hop?

[mrtourette]

Would be something different for the festival. Everyone complain about these repeated booking. Its something I wouldnt pay for a gig but would like to see at a festival.

[the wonderwhy]

Then again I am a public school white boy.

Edited February 6, 2013 by MattDavies__

[thetime]

Although he's not as big I'd much prefer Kanye over Eminem, puts 100% in every show and he's an awesome live act. He also doesn't "mime"

[2rare2die]

So were 99% of the people watching Odd Future last year...

[Mouseboy11]

He didnt do the big chil much good.

[AcademicPistol]

Jedi Mind!

[constantnothing]

If R/L are going to book any hip hop act, I hope they'd book a newcomer rather than another big act. Flatbush Zombies wouldn't be too bad to watch, in fact they're the only hip-hop group I find listen-able at the minute, they deserve some cred. Would probably put on a better show than OF last year.

[Bisque]

So were 99% of the people watching Odd Future last year...

[kev1664]

I was watching Feed Me/Modestep

[The Placid Casual]

I was watching Feed Me/Modestep

[Bisque]

I think they were referring to 99% of ye festival goers being white public school boys.

Edited February 6, 2013 by Couchy

[LondonTom]

I was watching Feed Me/Modestep

[Bisque]

I tried to go get in for Modestep but it was ridiculously packed from outside Really regret that!!!

[Areophobia]

...I do wonder what would please some Reading fans. Maybe it's time to start going to another festival eh?

We don't want Biffy or Mumford they're not big enough or good enough.....we don't want the Cure because we don't know enough of their songs, we don't want Eminem he's past his prime and too poppy, we don't want the Arctics or The Killers or Kings of Leon, they've played too much, we don't want Arcade Fire because we don't know any of their songs. Who the fuck do people want? Led Zepplin with Jesus on drums?

[the wonderwhy]

Just a popstar in disguise...

[Chihiro Cheeks]

Most excited about Eminem.....woooooop

[DaveElNino]

When he was announced I was over the moon - wasn't expecting to hear his name called and he's one of the few acts on my must-see list that I've not yet managed to. Then I've seen that his set's roughly 50% from his first three albums, which is about 3 times as much as I was expecting. The only down point is the potential for some muppets in the crowd, but if that's the case then I'll probably just move away from them.

[Areophobia]

Just a popstar in disguise...

[jonodillieono]

He's using a live band as well as a hype man this tour, as opposed to a dj and playback...

My hopes for the set have drastically increased

[Com Truise]

The excitement to see him is kicking in now, headliners this year are absolutely sick

[Areophobia]

The excitement to see him is kicking in now, headliners this year are absolutely sick

[Com Truise]

Snapalicious. As are the subs.

[Areophobia]

Yup. Plus, they all make sense. Theres no Paramore>The Cure or The Prodigy>Arctics which don't really flow. They all do this year.