Elton John?

[evilduck]

Hollywoods got mentioned on 8 out of 10 cats last week. We all did a sad face..

[slamdunkdafunk]

I'd be very happy with Elton. Don't like the guy but his music is great. Would be a hit packed set.

[sifi]

It'd be worth it just to hear Levon alone.

I love Levon RIP

[Guest]

He's announced a show at Leigh Sports Village in Wigan, the Sunday before Glastonbury. I've just moved to Bolton and was mopey about it being a cultural blackhole, it has officially redeemed itself.

[slamdunkdafunk]

He's announced a show at Leigh Sports Village in Wigan, the Sunday before Glastonbury. I've just moved to Bolton and was mopey about it being a cultural blackhole, it has officially redeemed itself.

[Guest]

tickets are 92 quid though

[Funkyfairy!]

*You've* been to Dukes? WTF?

How about the tastefully decorated Club Zeus?!

I used to go to both when I was underage. Not so fond memories.

[Funkyfairy!]

It's still there, wow. I'd imagine that when I went you might well have still been in nappies

Some others my fading memory cells just about remember- Zero 6, TOTS, Ilford Palais, Room at the Top, Hollywoods. Lacey Lady (Kings). At least half of those demolished by now. Anyway, that's enough of all my yesterdays!

[Funkyfairy!]

I think you underestimate my years

Hollywoods! Used to have an amazing rock night. And The Pink Toothbrush.

Okay this is making me feel old now.

[GlastoSimon]

Does fit in with the 'no more than three UK dates' rule...

[Zoo Music Girl]

Nice to know there are a few of us Essex girls around here

The best thing about growing up in Chelmsford was when V festival landed at the the tender age of 14. It was like all my Christmases had come at once - a festival I was allowed to go to! It was good back then too. Pulp in 96.

[Funkyfairy!]

Speaking to someone today who is a massive elton fan and has met him on a number of occassions, she tells me that he is trying to play places he has never played before ... Mmm more ammunition for Glastonbury

I told her that Glastonbury was the same weekend and she informed me that she would be able to go as the fan club would get tickets dfnately - had to tell her em probably not... She looked most upset and said the fan club offered bestival tickets for elton fans ....

[Funkyfairy!]

Nice to know there are a few of us Essex girls around here

The best thing about growing up in Chelmsford was when V festival landed at the the tender age of 14. It was like all my Christmases had come at once - a festival I was allowed to go to! It was good back then too. Pulp in 96.

[JoBalls]

Yeah it was just too exciting having a festival on our doorstep .... Yep pulp were awesome..... When the main stage was in the right place and it was one day only from memory

[Funkyfairy!]

The problem is it's still just too easy to hop on a train and go down there... And then you remember the stupid token system and that it's £7 for a burger.

KOL were good this year though.

[Zoo Music Girl]

What's this token thing then? I've not been since 2000!

If there was ever someone I wanted to see I might consider a day ticket but there just isn't any more. Same for Reading. Can sometimes hear V from my parents' back garden though if I'm around that weekend.

Anyone remember the Chelmsford Spectacular?! Saw Eternal and Bad Boys Inc there as a kid!

[Funkyfairy!]

What's this token thing then? I've not been since 2000!

If there was ever someone I wanted to see I might consider a day ticket but there just isn't any more. Same for Reading. Can sometimes hear V from my parents' back garden though if I'm around that weekend.

Anyone remember the Chelmsford Spectacular?! Saw Eternal and Bad Boys Inc there as a kid!

[Zoo Music Girl]

That sounds like a massive faff! What's the logic there I wonder?

It's not sad - I could see how it would be a laugh with the right bunch of mates. Strange looking back to think I saw Supergrass, Elastica, Pulp, Placebo, Manics, Suede, Prodigy, Blur and Dandy Warhols all at V. It did used to be pretty good.

[snoopyhill]

That sounds like a massive faff! What's the logic there I wonder?

It's not sad - I could see how it would be a laugh with the right bunch of mates. Strange looking back to think I saw Supergrass, Elastica, Pulp, Placebo, Manics, Suede, Prodigy, Blur and Dandy Warhols all at V. It did used to be pretty good.

Edited November 8, 2013 by droopysnoopy

[Spacey]

First gig I ever went to was Elton John playing at Watford football ground in about 74. I was young. He was dressed up as a bee. I'd love to see him at Glastonbury.

[Gnomicide]

Is the re-branded Hard Rock Calling (whatever it's going to be) or Hyde Park concerts still likely to be the same weekend? Could be he's playing that.

[Funkyfairy!]

That sounds like a massive faff! What's the logic there I wonder?

It's not sad - I could see how it would be a laugh with the right bunch of mates. Strange looking back to think I saw Supergrass, Elastica, Pulp, Placebo, Manics, Suede, Prodigy, Blur and Dandy Warhols all at V. It did used to be pretty good.

[JoBalls]

T in the Park is the same I think the idea is folk are served quickly if no tills, easy adding up and no change is required.

It means the punters get pissed about with double queues organisers get more profit and customers have all the hassle.

Also to save queuing people often buy too many tickets and ended up taking them home or giving them away.

[JoBalls]

I know it was pretty good back in the day. Mind you you can still miss most of the rubbish - this year we managed to see James, Travis, Ocean Colour Scene, Stereophonics amongst others so not all pop and X Factor bands

[Zoo Music Girl]

Please don't hate me.