Legend Slot 2020

[Avalon_Fields]

So can I actually admit I’ve seen Manilow in concert, my wife took me years ago, don’t think I’ve confessed in public before that I enjoyed the gig! 

[CaledonianGonzo]

If Frank Sinatra can get down to Baz then so can you.

[Chinaski_]

Alex from Glasto

[Smeble]

2 hours ago, incident said:

Would also mention, if Kylie is eligible, then Bryan Adams probably is now as well.

Saw him at a festival a couple of years ago and whilst the cool kids won’t like him, he puts on a good show.

[jparx]

Wouldn't shock me at all if they had Coldplay do it as a cheap option and a way to get them on the 50th lineup.

I think The Kinks are the perfect option, though.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

1 minute ago, jparx said:

I think The Kinks are the perfect option, though.

 

The Kinks have little to no experience in putting on the sort of participatory crowd-pleasing 21st century show that obviously works best in that slot.

While it would maybe be fun to watch them finish it up rolling around fighting on the floor, they're better off subbing the Pyramid.

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

Hasn't Michael Eavis already confirmed in interviews Neil Young and Paul McCartney being there? I don't see why one of those couldn't do it. Kylie had a massive crowd and she ticks a diverse demographic. 

Or, best take Michael's words with a pinch of salt?

[mpdow2]

3 hours ago, Quark said:

Elton fits the category of legend, but I think he's just too damn big for the teatime slot. Listening to his greatest hits now (yes I've started a rumours playlist for 2020 already ) and health permitting he'd need, nay deserve, a big old timeslot to even scratch the surface.

Meat Loaf would be amazing (for me anyway) but I thought he didn't play live anymore due to health issues? Think the last tour was going to have someone else on vocals.

Billy Joel on a sunny Sunday afternoon would be glorious.

And obviously I remain a fully paid up ticket holder for a seat on the D-Rozzle Train. You still with me @H.M.V?

   - Think Meatloaf may be passed it - this was 8 years ago 

[Ayrshire Chris]

If not the legend then elsewhere, the Kinks. Especially since it’s the 50th anniversary of their non appearance at the first! 

[Hugh Jass]

1 hour ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said:

Hasn't Michael Eavis already confirmed in interviews Neil Young and Paul McCartney being there? I don't see why one of those couldn't do it. Kylie had a massive crowd and she ticks a diverse demographic. 

Or, best take Michael's words with a pinch of salt?

Neil Young doesn't really fit the profile for that set. The only time in recent years they have deviated from the poppier, mass drunken singalong party kind of act was ELO, and they died on their arses.

Zero chance McCartney is doing that slot.

[stuartbert two hats]

4 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

Following on from the chat in the Headliner thread who could be in the frame for next year?

Off the top of my head possible candidates could include...

Pet Shop Boys

Cher

Duran Duran

Barry Manilow

Diana Ross (travel permitting)

Shania Twain

Cliff

Who else?

Those are bands! ?

[stuartbert two hats]

3 hours ago, maelzoid said:

Yep. Now that #RightBazza has already played, he would be #WrongBazza

The circle is complete.

Do you know something I don't?

#realrightbazza

 

[Hugh Jass]

3 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Those are bands! ?

They sure are.

[nikkic]

Finally time for Di-Ro. 

I’ll accept nothing less.

[maelzoid]

7 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Do you know something I don't?

#realrightbazza

 

Ha! yes. And I may well catch #SoWrongIt'sRightBazza at Truck Festival this month where he is hosting Barryoke. And if that's not a legend spot, I don't know what is.

[a6l6e6x]

Although I'd love to see Meatloaf I think he's way passed it and his health wouldn't hold up for a full hour set. Highly doubt he's in the running

Billy Joel would be amazing, him and Elton on the same day is a dream line up in itself.

[mufcok]

The Kinks would be beautiful, are they friends again/playing together now?

My money is on Pet Shop Boys at the moment

[Quark]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Those are bands! ?

It's the Teatime Slot mate. Not specified whether that's bands or solos.

ELO were a band...

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, Quark said:

It's the Teatime Slot mate. Not specified whether that's bands or solos.

ELO were a band...

Jeff Lynne's ELO.

Anyway, that was a terrible idea.  The slot works much better with a central individual.

[Username taken]

Re: Elton, there's no doubt that he's big enough to headline one of the nights, however, I wonder if the legend slot would appeal to him for a variety of reasons.

1.  It's less work.  Bang all the hits out in an hour or so. 

2. It generally gets massive media attention (see Kylie), and usually draws the biggest crowd.  Nice and handy if you're rounding out a 300 date tour to shift some back catalogue units

3.  He strikes me as someone who would like to be called a legend

[Quark]

3 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Jeff Lynne's ELO.

Anyway, that was a terrible idea.  The slot works much better with a central individual.

Just too easy

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, Quark said:

Just too easy

Anyway, I'd disappoint people if I didn't pretend to be outraged about the legend slot having a band play it.

[gmb1992]

Chaka Kahn 

[gigpusher]

5 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

Robbie would headline if he ever played.

And we hope that never happens!! 

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott would be a good legends slot. Lots of singalong hits.

 

[Quark]

2 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Anyway, I'd disappoint people if I didn't pretend to be outraged about the legend slot having a band play it.