2014 Headliner predictions

[CaledonianGonzo]

I think that the Stones was (my point of view obviously) a mistake this year. They should have focused on bands of the moment. For me this would have meant the Stone Roses (BIG reunion) and Daft Punk (MASSIVE single of the summer).

Having said that, I think that they should try to get Led Zep, I can see the appeal of getting the "Legends" in, but not at the expense of the "zeitgeist" (hate people who use that word...)

[The Nal]

John Paul Jones has already pooh poohed the Zep reunion for next year. Hes writing an opera and said his diary is full already.

[pecks]

Rolling Stones have released way more new material in the last twenty years than the Stone Roses.

[ThomThomDrum]

Rihanna would be worst of the worst. Her career is based solely on her image and se seems like a repulsive person too.

Edited July 8, 2013 by ThomThomDrum

[CaledonianGonzo]

Probably true. But did anyone get excited about it?

[LondonTom]

This love in of Take That in recent years both scares and frightens me.

[Trebor]

Well it will do, those words mean the same thing!

[pecks]

Not especially, but their Glastonbury set did feature a single released a mere 6 months ago, which is more of indication of current creativity than the setlists of the Stone Roses' gigs. It's disingenuous to claim that that the Stone Roses are any more 'of the moment' than the Stones.

Plenty of acts play the festival essentially trading on former glories - Chic, for example - without copping the flack that the Stones do.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I don't think it's disingenous. I'm sure there's always a buzz around the Stones, but you must have seen the excitement that has surrounded the Stone Roses gigs of the last two years.

I'm not sure it's really a competition about who has written the most songs recently - and I'm not having a go at the Stones - I just think that Daft Punk and the Stone Roses have more of a buzz about them this year. I guess my point is this - if I had the choice of two "buzzy" bands, or one lot of "legends", I'd go for the buzz.

[ThomThomDrum]

The Stones are legends, but also generate a not insubstantial quantity of 'buzz'. Only Led Zep headlining Glastonbury would equal the amount of media interest.............

[pecks]

I'll grant you that the return of the Stone Roses in 2012 was very much a hot topic, but this year I'm not so sure. Since then they've played T in the Park and V, and I think it's fair to say that their headlining slot this year at Isle of Wight passed by more or less without comment. Having been at Heaton Park and Glasgow Green I enjoyed both shows, but I think they've pretty much gone as far as they can on this bandwagon without upping the stakes with a new album.

The Stones are legends, but also generate a not insubstantial quantity of 'buzz'. Only Led Zep headlining Glastonbury would equal the amount of media interest. Particularly post-Coachella, I struggle to imagine the Stone Roses playing this year generating much more than an apathetic shrug, and I say that as a fan.

[CaledonianGonzo]

What about if Pink Floyd said "fuck it, lets get together for Glastonbury!"

[ThomThomDrum]

Aye - fair enough. That'd also do it.

Though still maybe less media franzy. For better or worse Mick & Keith still sell papers, whereas no one really cares much about what Dave Gilmour's had for breakfast.

[dentalplan]

The Led Zeppelin rumour is going to be massive by the start of next year. Music fans need a will they? won't they? even if it's just peddled by the press. Besides, by then people will have realised Bowie isn't touring, Daft Punk neither, The Smiths talk is pretty much laughed off now and, well, the Oasis reunion will always be a lower scale issue until it happens. So Led Zep will be the top case again.

Sadly, it probably won't come off but hopefully Park Stage will finish later on so everyone's minds can be at ease...

Edited July 8, 2013 by dentalplan

[HoTWire]

What about if Pink Floyd said "fuck it, lets get together for Glastonbury!"

[russycarps]

I dont think the stones will ever be topped as glastonbury headliners.

It wouldnt really be pink floyd or led zep if they played now. And roger waters and page and plant have played before so that takes some of the shine off it even if they did end up playing.

[Wooderson]

I dont think the stones will ever be topped as glastonbury headliners.

It wouldnt really be pink floyd or led zep if they played now. And roger waters and page and plant have played before so that takes some of the shine off it even if they did end up playing.

[fatyeti24]

This love in of Take That in recent years both scares and frightens me.

[airwaves]

whereas no one really cares much about what Dave Gilmour's had for breakfast.

[Wooderson]

Bowie somehow returning is a bigger story that The Stones.

[russycarps]

The papers might not be arsed but the fans would be in their millions for a 'Pink Floyd' reunion

[ThomThomDrum]

I think the resurrection of the sadly departed Richard Wright would cause quite the media stir.

[russycarps]

Bowie somehow returning is a bigger story that The Stones.

[ThomThomDrum]

Bowie somehow returning is a bigger story that The Stones.

[curts]

Kasabian, The strokes, Foo Fighters