Mumford and Sons

[Teddington]

Firstly best wishes and hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Secondly hopefully they will pull out. It will help improve what is the worst Glasto line up I can remember.

Fortunately music is only 30% of what I go for. This year call it 15%.

[Wooderson]

I'm not feeling this. Were I in his shoes, I'd want the band to continue the tour and play the dates. Don't think it would make them callous or cynical or anything. He's not dead or owt, just going to have his feet up watching it on the telly.

[siblin]

regarding subs - isnt he more than just a bassist though? He does harmonies and they swap instruments etc. Sounds like hes more integral than that.

[Mardy]

Some bands have a "one out, all out" attitude though mate.

[russycarps]

Some do, sure, but many bands are ruthless enough to sack the drummer/push out the bassist/shag each others wives/sue each other to the point of madness and other such reprehensible things in the pusuit of fame and fortune. That's why the narrative of most bands is gripping, it's the Pete Bests, it's the Mike Joyces, the Brian Jones' that make the stories so compelling

In my head, the best bands are like a gang, like you say, all for one, one for all, but the reality is that most groups are a mess of egos, ambition and ruthless insincerity.

[Wooderson]

Some do, sure, but many bands are ruthless enough to sack the drummer/push out the bassist/shag each others wives/sue each other to the point of madness and other such reprehensible things in the pusuit of fame and fortune. That's why the narrative of most bands is gripping, it's the Pete Bests, it's the Mike Joyces, the Brian Jones' that make the stories so compelling

In my head, the best bands are like a gang, like you say, all for one, one for all, but the reality is that most groups are a mess of egos, ambition and ruthless insincerity.

[cassiel1972]

Can people please start referring to this band by their correct title - it's "Mumford and Heirs".

[Mardy]

Good shout squire. The perspective I had of Mumford and Sons' image - distant and lacking in any detail as it is - was that they weren't like this, however.

[Guest]

The Who lost John Entwistle the day before a tour, within a couple of days they had a replacement. If The Who can replace John relatively easily (for example), I can't see what problems Mumfords should have

Edited June 12, 2013 by tonyblair

[mozzy]

The Who lost John Entwistle the day before a tour, within a couple of days they had a replacement. If The Who can replace John relatively easily (for example), I can't see what problems Mumfords should have

[MEGABOWL]

From this perspective, either;

a - he's not that important/integral to their sound/vibe etc

or

b - theyre concerned that this is a real "moment" for them that won't come again next year

or

c - he's already out of the band and won't make a rescheduled gig next year or whatever on health grounds

Can't see him agreeing with "a" & think theyre naive if "b" is the case.

Edited June 12, 2013 by MEGABOWL

[russycarps]

The Who lost John Entwistle the day before a tour, within a couple of days they had a replacement. If The Who can replace John relatively easily (for example), I can't see what problems Mumfords should have

[Zoo Music Girl]

Oh come on.Picture the scene.Dave Mumford lay in his sickbed with the other 2/3 gathered around,still wearing their authentic hayseed farmer gear but with the little hygiene aprons on top.

Zeke mumford says 'we can't play without you Dave,we're a gang'.But Dave smiles and says 'this is the biggest gig of our lives,you have to....(cough,choke)....go on and do it.I'll be with you in spirit.Do it....for Mumfords'.They all raise their fist in a black power salute and chant in union 'for mumfords' then strum their banjos.

Cut to BBC1 June 30 and fearne cotton saying 'wow they absolutely smashed it....'

Brings a tear to my eye....

[Justiceforcedave]

regarding subs - isnt he more than just a bassist though? He does harmonies and they swap instruments etc. Sounds like hes more integral than that.

[siblin]

They could still easily find a sub. Lots of talented proffesional musicians out there who play long lists of instruments and specialise in learning lots of songs very quickly.

[david134]

Hope the guy is okay. Having seen a family member go through similar, horrible thing.

Surprised that no one has said Bon Jovi to replace. Already in the country, have the gear ready to go.

[pedmills]

Basically what is happening is this:

but they are stepping into the light and leaving their mate behind.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Surprised that no one has said Bon Jovi to replace. Already in the country, have the gear ready to go.

[popcornmaster]

I couldn't face 16 pages of this, but has anyone mentioned Phoenix as possible replacements, having headlined Coachella (and I believe they did a good job) it might influence the Eavii?

[Ed209]

Basically what is happening is this:

but they are stepping into the light and leaving their mate behind.

[swede]

It could be their only chance at headlining so you'd think they'd want to do it with a full lineup.

[Ovechkin]

No way, mumford will be the next house band ( muse, coldplay, arctics, blur, radiohead) who play every cycle between the fallow years

[FloorFiller]

who knows if Mumfords will be as big as they are in a couple of years, but they do seem very much a band of the moment, and so this could very well be there only chance to headline the Pyramid. if they pull out this year, i doubt they'll be asked back for next year, and by the time Glastonbury are thinking of headliners for oncoming years, i doubt Mumfords will be at the top of the list

[LondonTom]

If they pull out this year, i doubt they'll be asked back for next year, and by the time Glastonbury are thinking of headliners for oncoming years, i doubt Mumfords will be at the top of the list

[Morse Code]

Been having a ponder over a brew. I reckon most bands believe, probably really do believe, that they're a gang, a band, that nothing will ever come between them. I'm sure there's a lot of lying to themselves and self justifying of their actions. Sure you get the odd one or two absolutely up front ruthless 'sack the band' singers, but most of them project an image of unity. How real that is, I don't know. My only knowledge is based on reading stories and watching documentaries. But it seems that very few bands (as opposed to solo artists) have a happy ending.