CaledonianGonzo Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 17 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Stevie Wonder is an actual 100% legend, who practically reinvented music. I think it's really quite hard to overstate his impact on music, particularly R&B. To my mind, he's up there with Bowie or McCartney in terms of musical influence, True....but more or less irrelevant as to whether or not he's a festival headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 But she'd be perfect for and deserve the Legends slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 It's probably academic since he almost never plays outside of North America. But I fully believe that despite him not being as well known over here as he is in the states (something that could be equally levelled at Kenny Rogers), Bob Seger would be an absolutely cracking booking for the slot. Also, while it looks unlikely that The Eagles are ever going to play again, Don Henley solo would make for a great legends slot yet I don't think I've ever seen him suggested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 It wuld certainly break with tradition to have a guy in the legend slot who's almost completely unknown in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said: It wuld certainly break with tradition to have a guy in the legend slot who's almost completely unknown in the UK. I honestly don't think it's that much of a stretch. Just in terms of personal name value, yes of course he's not as well known as Lionel/Dolly/Shirley/Paul Simon and quite a few others, but I think he's still comparable to those at the lower end of that particular scale most obviously Kenny Rogers in 2013. Meanwhile in terms of the actual material - he's got songs suited to an afternoon on the Pyramid, and if he did a greatest hits set, I do think most people at the Festival would recognise a lot more of the material than they'd expect (ie the vast majority of the set) - albeit mostly it'd be in the "oh, that's the song from (insert film/tv show here)" category. Although lets be honest, the odds of him actually crossing the ocean to play any kind of show are pretty long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Not a hope for Bob Segar, most people would struggle to name two songs by him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 "Night Moves" is one of the only *chewns* that would drag me up to the acoustic for a headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Bear Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Gonna throw the Faces into the mix.. After their charity gig last year there are still whispers flying about for a full reunion tour. Think they would nail it! Both Diana Ross and Elton John would be amazing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislfc Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Peter Gabriel Billy Joel Elton John George Mchael Meatloaf Rod Stewart Stevie Nicks Tom Petty......................................All good shouts in my opinion. Most likely on the face of it though Diana Ross or Barry Gibb. Edited July 4, 2016 by chrislfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 11 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: None left, all used up on the suggestion that Take That would do the legends slot. How many top 10 hits, no 1's or sell out stadium gigs do you need to have had, to justify the legends spot at Glastonbury? Take that have had more no 1's than Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and ELO combined, in the UK. Take That would go down an absolute storm @ the Pyramid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, eastynh said: How many top 10 hits, no 1's or sell out stadium gigs do you need to have had, to justify the legends spot at Glastonbury? Take that have had more no 1's than Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and ELO combined, in the UK. Take That would go down an absolute storm @ the Pyramid. You've forgotten a key factor - tenure. I'd argue that anyone booked in that slot should have started their career at least 30 years ago, and even that's possibly a bit too recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 5 hours ago, eastynh said: How many top 10 hits, no 1's or sell out stadium gigs do you need to have had, to justify the legends spot at Glastonbury? Take that have had more no 1's than Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and ELO combined, in the UK. Take That would go down an absolute storm @ the Pyramid. You're not taking into account the fact that they are utter shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, eastynh said: How many top 10 hits, no 1's or sell out stadium gigs do you need to have had, to justify the legends spot at Glastonbury? Take that have had more no 1's than Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and ELO combined, in the UK. Take That would go down an absolute storm @ the Pyramid. If by storm you mean shitstorm then yeah. Just because they've stuck around for so long doesn't make them any better. They're garbage. They were garbage when they were playing gay clubs in Manchester in the early 90s and they were still garbage last month when they admitted to dodging millions in tax. Nothing snobby or rockist from me here, just a shit band. As per below. But yeah, I'm sure the place would be rammed and all if Robbie played with them. Never Forgot. What a Glasto moment etc. Edited July 5, 2016 by The Nal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 8 hours ago, eastynh said: How many top 10 hits, no 1's or sell out stadium gigs do you need to have had, to justify the legends spot at Glastonbury? Take that have had more no 1's than Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and ELO combined, in the UK. Take That would go down an absolute storm @ the Pyramid. Come on easty having lots of number 1 records is not an indication of how suitable an act is to play Glastonbury. Charm x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 There are more or less no criteria that make an act suitable - or not. That's one of the great things about it. The egalitarianism. But I do agree that Take That probably need a few more years under their collective belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I quite like Take That in the fact they have a load of upbeat, sing along, well crafted pop anthems. They would also put on a good show as well. I think thats the kind of stuff that would appeal to the masses at the Pyramid stage on the Sunday afternoon. Take That are nearer Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie in the entertainer/bit of cheese/pop star ranks than they are to ELO. For me bands like Depeche Mode are legends, true pioneers who went on to influence future generations of different genres. The problem is that in front of all picnic baskets and people in chairs on a Sunday afternoon @ the Pyramid, bands such as Depeche Mode would die on their arse. Unfortunately I get the impression it is not just about the music now when it comes to prominent acts on the Pryamid. They have to put on a bit of a show, swear a lot during their sets, give every one a fancy led bangle that lights up or spend all their fee on fireworks. I have no doubt that Take That would fit that criteria in that they would put on a show so to speak. Take That would be a safe pair of hands and Glastonbury seem to like playing it safe these days. Now I appreciate people won't agree and do not like Take That, but hopefully you can at least appreciate where I am coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, eastynh said: I quite like Take That in the fact they have a load of upbeat, sing along, well crafted pop anthems. They would also put on a good show as well. I think thats the kind of stuff that would appeal to the masses at the Pyramid stage on the Sunday afternoon. Take That are nearer Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie in the entertainer/bit of cheese/pop star ranks than they are to ELO. Dunno if there's anything in Take That's repertoire as corny as Wild West Hero, tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 25 minutes ago, eastynh said: I quite like Take That in the fact they have a load of upbeat, sing along, well crafted pop anthems. They would also put on a good show as well. I think thats the kind of stuff that would appeal to the masses at the Pyramid stage on the Sunday afternoon. Take That are nearer Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie in the entertainer/bit of cheese/pop star ranks than they are to ELO. For me bands like Depeche Mode are legends, true pioneers who went on to influence future generations of different genres. The problem is that in front of all picnic baskets and people in chairs on a Sunday afternoon @ the Pyramid, bands such as Depeche Mode would die on their arse. Unfortunately I get the impression it is not just about the music now when it comes to prominent acts on the Pryamid. They have to put on a bit of a show, swear a lot during their sets, give every one a fancy led bangle that lights up or spend all their fee on fireworks. I have no doubt that Take That would fit that criteria in that they would put on a show so to speak. Take That would be a safe pair of hands and Glastonbury seem to like playing it safe these days. Now I appreciate people won't agree and do not like Take That, but hopefully you can at least appreciate where I am coming from. I think Depeche Mode could still headline, they're an excellent band, does anyone know if they have played before. Charm x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, Charm said: I think Depeche Mode could still headline, they're an excellent band, does anyone know if they have played before. Charm x Dave Gahan has on his own Charm, but think the only festival Depeche Mode have ever played in the UK was Wireless in London many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just now, eastynh said: Dave Gahan has on his own Charm, but think the only festival Depeche Mode have ever played in the UK was Wireless in London many years ago. Surprising, bet they would be brilliant. Charm x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 42 minutes ago, eastynh said: I quite like Take That in the fact they have a load of upbeat, sing along, well crafted pop anthems. They would also put on a good show as well. I think thats the kind of stuff that would appeal to the masses at the Pyramid stage on the Sunday afternoon. Take That are nearer Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie in the entertainer/bit of cheese/pop star ranks than they are to ELO. For me bands like Depeche Mode are legends, true pioneers who went on to influence future generations of different genres. The problem is that in front of all picnic baskets and people in chairs on a Sunday afternoon @ the Pyramid, bands such as Depeche Mode would die on their arse. Unfortunately I get the impression it is not just about the music now when it comes to prominent acts on the Pryamid. They have to put on a bit of a show, swear a lot during their sets, give every one a fancy led bangle that lights up or spend all their fee on fireworks. I have no doubt that Take That would fit that criteria in that they would put on a show so to speak. Take That would be a safe pair of hands and Glastonbury seem to like playing it safe these days. Now I appreciate people won't agree and do not like Take That, but hopefully you can at least appreciate where I am coming from. would you like them if they were from middlesbrough rather than manchester though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 9 minutes ago, russycarps said: would you like them if they were from middlesbrough rather than manchester though? No would I bollocks, I would be saying they are shit and what kind of tool would ever wish to see such a talent-less bunch of tax dodging grandads perform at a festival? Come on Russy, I have been on here now well over 2 years. I feel insulted you even had to ask that question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 21 minutes ago, Charm said: Surprising, bet they would be brilliant. Charm x I think IOW will go all out for them next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Dunno if there's anything in Take That's repertoire as corny as Wild West Hero, tbf. Don't think theres anything anywhere as corny as that. So are we after something everyone knows and in the sweet spot between cheesy and credible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Only if you buy that 'cheesy music' is actually a thing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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