The Legends spot

[Madabout G]

The legends spot has become one of the biggest, most difficult and most important spots to fill at Glasto. 

For me...... ELO weren't a good choice. 

A great band, yes. 

A classic band, yes. 

A Glastonbury band, yes. 

BUT...... not a "legends slot"

The legends slot has to have an element of superstardom with a mix of cheese. 

Look at the legends slot history......

its VERY difficult to think of suitable acts. And even more difficult to convince the potential acts to agree,' knowing' that it's maybe a bit of a cheesy slot!

That said, the exposure is so massive now I'm sure very few would decline the opportunity. 

I can't believe Barry Manilow hasn't been approached! (Maybe he has. In fact I'm sure he has! How perfect would he be?!"

 

 

Edited June 26, 2016 by Madabout G

[Waapster]

You'd prefer Barry Manilow? 

ELO were brilliant. Let's stick to great music and leave the shit for Vegas

[GlastoAwe]

Although not there this year, I enjoyed watching ELO today, however, what was really noticeable was the stark difference between Jeff Lynne's post performance interview and that of Lionel last year. Lionel was literally bursting with pleasure, pride, surprise and just amazed by the experience. Jeff seemed completely non-plussed and although he'd said he enjoyed it, it was clearly there had been no yearning to play, it just fitted in nicely to their tour schedule and his manager had told him it was a good slot - he seemed to have little knowledge of the festival or the slot. 

[Earthwindandfire2205]

ElO gave a great  set but had the stage presence of a  wet fish. All  around me on the hill were shouting for him to talk ! 

Edited June 26, 2016 by Earthwindandfire2205

[GlastoSimon]

Barry. Gibb.

On a serious note, was good to have a slightly more serious legend, I liked Dolly/Lionel etc. but always good to admire stuff like ELO once in a while.

[Mouseboy11]

Yeah, thought ELO played well but were pretty flat overall. 

[OneLittleFish]

Annie Lennox please.

[Wooderson]

Stilton flavoured megastar reporting for duty, Sah!

 

 

[justperfect]

I'm sure barry would have been blown away by his little cameo yesterday and I wouldn't be surprised if he'd signed on the dotted line for 2017 as soon as he walked off stage 

[Ian Gunpowder]

Cher, I'd love a bit of walking in memphis on a Sunday afternoon.

[djdavejohnson]

Really enjoyed the music, but as others have said it lacked the stage presence for me. I'm sure it's not the case but I was left with the impression that they just didn't wanna be there. Shame as was really looking forward to this one. 

Elton too big for it?

[septemberwillow]

15 hours ago, Madabout G said:

The legends spot has become one of the biggest, most difficult and most important spots to fill at Glasto. 

For me...... ELO weren't a good choice. 

A great band, yes. 

A classic band, yes. 

A Glastonbury band, yes. 

BUT...... not a "legends slot"

The legends slot has to have an element of superstardom with a mix of cheese. 

Look at the legends slot history......

its VERY difficult to think of suitable acts. And even more difficult to convince the potential acts to agree,' knowing' that it's maybe a bit of a cheesy slot!

That said, the exposure is so massive now I'm sure very few would decline the opportunity. 

I can't believe Barry Manilow hasn't been approached! (Maybe he has. In fact I'm sure he has! How perfect would he be?!"

 

 

Definitely this ^^^

I do really like ELO but didn't see them.

And for MONTHS we have been saying we didn't understand why they didn't get Barry M - he is in the country touring now but it's his farewell tour so I think that ship has sailed. Would have been a perfect fit for the slot as far as I'm concerned.

[jparx]

I still want to see Dylan play that slot. Probably won't happen, but that would be my choice. 

[jparx]

Also, ELO was a fine choice and it was a great show. I really wouldn't have picked Manilow over it. Lionel was ace last year but I'd rather it not become the cheesy pop music slot. 

[GlastoSimon]

9 minutes ago, jparx said:

I still want to see Dylan play that slot. Probably won't happen, but that would be my choice. 

Absolutely, would be great. I agree with you that the way the legends slot has gone I'd be surprised.

Maybe in an early afternoon slot a la BB King. Guess he'd still get a huge crowd but slightly less pressure on him to be TV friendly. 

[ManchesterGlasto]

Tina Turner.

 

[Yokel Again]

They were great - sounded fantastic.

However the past few years of legends has changed the crowd expectation. It seems the majority want cheese now (as per original poster). 

Imagine if Jonny Cash were still alive and did it as in 1994, everyone would probably be complaining about that if it wasn't camp. Someone mentioned Dylan - would also bomb as people want some razzamataz...

I don't really get why?

 

[ciderbus]

16 hours ago, Waapster said:

You'd prefer Barry Manilow? 

ELO were brilliant. Let's stick to great music and leave the shit for Vegas

Agreed. They fit the "i forgot how many of their songs i knew" category very well.

Wasnt bothered about the lack of chat. I hear he is usually pretty quiet.

Edited June 27, 2016 by ciderbus

[Avalon_Fields]

I thought ELO were good enough, we've been spoilt by some real legends in recent years and there's only so many still out there.

For me, Elton John, Barry Gibb and Phil Collins for the next three festivals please!

[sabre-toothed tart]

I absolutely loved ELO!  We were lucky to be standing amongst some diehard fans who sang along to everything and were really getting into it.  At the end we were all twisting in the mud for Roll over Beethoven.  

Who was the guy crowdsurfing in the inflatable dinghy too?  xx

[rpfranks]

ELO were fantastic, really enjoyed it. 

But do agree somewhat that it was a bit flat - from a crowd sense

[Apc303]

Lawrie Immersion please. 

[GlastoSimon]

ELO have just announced a one off date at Wembley Stadium next summer 

[Respectfatfrog]

Elo were good but jeff doesnt have the charisma of dolly or lionel and it showed. Elton next year i think 

Edited June 27, 2016 by Respectfatfrog

[FloorFiller]

Got it in my head that it's gonna be Phil Collins next year - not sure if I've pulled that out of my arse or if it's something I've seen (most likely on here)