JSmurphy Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Die Antwoord, Rammstein, Rush, System of a Down, Tears for Fears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Man Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Steely Dan on WH is the dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familiar2billions Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hall and Oates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownboundTrain52 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Dave_c said: Dire Straits No joke, would genuinely be down for a Dire Straits slot. Knopfler would never reunite the band but... 1. Tunnel of Love 2. Walk of Life 3. Private Investigations 4. Sultans of Swing 5. So Far Away 6. Romeo and Juliet 7. On Every Street 8. Telegraph Road 9. Brothers in Arms 10. Money for Nothing 11. Going Home (Theme from Local Hero) Factor in the length of live cuts and the occasional mumble, that's 85 minutes I'd happily take on the Other Stage on a Saturday night opposite a big shiny pop production (say a Beyonce or a (dare we whisper) Little Mix). Of course, I realise I'm sorely in the minority here of liking Dire Straits but whatever. I've sure you've realised my tastes are eclectic, to put it kindly and mildly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_c Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, DownboundTrain52 said: No joke, would genuinely be down for a Dire Straits slot. Knopfler would never reunite the band but... 1. Tunnel of Love 2. Walk of Life 3. Private Investigations 4. Sultans of Swing 5. So Far Away 6. Romeo and Juliet 7. On Every Street 8. Telegraph Road 9. Brothers in Arms 10. Money for Nothing 11. Going Home (Theme from Local Hero) Factor in the length of live cuts and the occasional mumble, that's 85 minutes I'd happily take on the Other Stage on a Saturday night opposite a big shiny pop production (say a Beyonce or a (dare we whisper) Little Mix). Of course, I realise I'm sorely in the minority here of liking Dire Straits but whatever. I've sure you've realised my tastes are eclectic, to put it kindly and mildly. I would be all over that set list. I love Dire Straits, the guitar playing in Sultans of Swing is magic. If we are in the minority then the masses are missing out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownboundTrain52 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Dave_c said: I would be all over that set list. I love Dire Straits, the guitar playing in Sultans of Swing is magic. If we are in the minority then the masses are missing out! Seen him solo twice and the second time, he tore Sultans a new one. Was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCK Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 It's surprising that The Strokes have never, ever been booked to play. They've had many chances to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 30 minutes ago, VCK said: It's surprising that The Strokes have never, ever been booked to play. They've had many chances to get them. makes me think they want to headline and Glasto don't wanna give them the slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastoboy Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 17 hours ago, Mardy said: There's always going to be gap into which some acts fall, they don't really know/get/understand the cultural significance of the festival and/or they're not willing to take a reduced payday. That, i reckon, accounts for 90% of the missing acts. Bands like Santana, they ain't cheap, and why would they reduce their fees? Glastonbury means nothing to them I think you are spot on. But it still strikes me as strange. Do these artists really not understand the cultural significance or financial potential (not to mention the possible 'legendary performance' cache of a well received Glastonbury show? I really struggle to understand why any act would turn down the opportunity to have a crack at storming Glastonbury, Certainly when quibbling over money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanieM28 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 9 hours ago, DownboundTrain52 said: No joke, would genuinely be down for a Dire Straits slot. Knopfler would never reunite the band but... 1. Tunnel of Love 2. Walk of Life 3. Private Investigations 4. Sultans of Swing 5. So Far Away 6. Romeo and Juliet 7. On Every Street 8. Telegraph Road 9. Brothers in Arms 10. Money for Nothing 11. Going Home (Theme from Local Hero) Factor in the length of live cuts and the occasional mumble, that's 85 minutes I'd happily take on the Other Stage on a Saturday night opposite a big shiny pop production (say a Beyonce or a (dare we whisper) Little Mix). Of course, I realise I'm sorely in the minority here of liking Dire Straits but whatever. I've sure you've realised my tastes are eclectic, to put it kindly and mildly. Wow! That would be perfect! Saw them years ago and they were fab! And, I'd be totally up for Tom Waits too. Unfortunately, he doesn't like flying these days. <pout> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 the biggest ones are all mentioned I think.. but don't forget Barry 'Bazzer' Manilow... the most curious omission so far for me is Elton John. My dad says don't forget Dean Friedman and David Essex! .... I could say Liz Fraser but that's almost less likely than Kate Bush....Swans do festivals... btw I should point out I've never heard of any of these bands as I'm much too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownboundTrain52 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 8 hours ago, JanieM28 said: Wow! That would be perfect! Saw them years ago and they were fab! And, I'd be totally up for Tom Waits too. Unfortunately, he doesn't like flying these days. <pout> Tom Waits, now THAT would be the stuff of legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrass Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Deep Purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaskins Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Black Sabbath ever done it? Not that it would be any good these days, Ozzy has been like a zombie for years Edited April 14, 2017 by plaskins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Who do you guys think would win in a fight between Black Sabbath and Joanna Newsom? Personally I think Big J is coming out of that one without a scratch on her, while Ozzy and the lads would be lucky to live to tell the tale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, Boris said: the biggest ones are all mentioned I think.. but don't forget Barry 'Bazzer' Manilow... the most curious omission so far for me is Elton John. My dad says don't forget Dean Friedman and David Essex! .... I could say Liz Fraser but that's almost less likely than Kate Bush....Swans do festivals... btw I should point out I've never heard of any of these bands as I'm much too young. lol David Essex, utterly baffling how this tone deaf talentless buffoon ever had a singing career Edited April 14, 2017 by Smeble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, plaskins said: Black Sabbath ever done it? Not that it would be any good these days, Ozzy has been like a zombie for years Given they played their (it says here) last ever gig a few months back, it's unlikely. Ozzy could do it solo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Have The Human League ever played? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Don't think so. Let's hope it stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Just now, Gnomicide said: Don't think so. Let's hope it stays that way. They would be absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, eastynh said: They would be absolutely fantastic. If by absolutely fantastic you mean utterly shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: If by absolutely fantastic you mean utterly shite. One of Britain's most pioneering and inspirational pop groups. They have a whole host of fantastic songs and they would light up the festival. Would be scandalous for a front man as good as Phil Oakey not to grace the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2SO Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 AC/DC is the one that jumps out to me. I was reading something the other day about Brian working with a company developing hearing aids for on stage, so he could safely perform again. Would be an epic one to have one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 10 minutes ago, eastynh said: One of Britain's most pioneering and inspirational pop groups. They have a whole host of fantastic songs and they would light up the festival. Would be scandalous for a front man as good as Phil Oakey not to grace the festival. Alright then. You've convinced me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Alright then. You've convinced me. You are too easily pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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