Olshansky Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 One of the best parts about festivals for me, is the opportunity to see musicians and bands that I wouldn't normally go see. I don't mean for this to be morbid, but a lot of times this can be a last opportunity to see someone that's getting up there in years. I'm thankful for 2004 when I got to see James Brown before he passed. Paul McCartney is certainly getting up there in years and to have seen him before he goes is incredible. Same for Elton, amazing to see him before he's retired. I am very regretful for not watching Lemmy play when I had the chance. I don't even remember who I watched instead. Is there anyone playing this year that y'all are thinking "maybe watch them before you dont have an opportunity again" ? I was thinking Judy Collins. She's 84. Even if she lives to 104 I can't imagine she has that many tours left in her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoman Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 Well Albert Lee is 80 and Paul Jones of the Manfreds 82, so if you have ambitions to see either of them best get yourself to Acoustic Saturday P.M. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 The Skatalites must be pretty old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteB Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 (edited) 3 hours ago, Olshansky said: I am very regretful for not watching Lemmy play when I had the chance. I don't even remember who I watched instead. I remember Wilko Johnson was on at the same time as Lemmy, because I had a clash dilemma that day. Ended up seeing Motorhead. I wasn't blown away, but was glad I did in retrospect (at the time it seemed more likely that Wilko would buy it first). Glad to have seen BB King and Burt Bacharach in the Pyramid Stage. Absolute legends Edited April 28 by CharlotteB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffinghell Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 You just never know though, do you... 2008 I saw Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond and Candi Staton, but passed up on Amy Winehouse and Sinead O'Connor, thinking I'd get a chance to see them again. Amazed to see Candi was on again last year, aged 83. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I’m just glad there’s folk at the festival older than I am😉 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 2 hours ago, Ben7amin_ said: The Skatalites must be pretty old No originals in the current touring act. Hasn't been for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I seem to have a habit of killing off the older acts there's been a few who have passed soon after I saw them. (These below aren't from glasto) Gil Scott heron. And I can't remember his name but a big fat blues singer who sat in a throne on stage. John Holt who collapsed on stage two songs into his set and died about a week later. There's more but I forget who right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 7 hours ago, sheffinghell said: You just never know though, do you... 2008 I saw Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond and Candi Staton, but passed up on Amy Winehouse and Sinead O'Connor, thinking I'd get a chance to see them again. Amazed to see Candi was on again last year, aged 83. Gutted I missed Candi last year, but it was necessary to find a spot for Reg. Minimal chance I’ll get another opportunity to see her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteB Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 I saw Julie Felix on the Acoustic Stage shortly before she passed. Amazing lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memory Man Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Cyndi Lauper will be 71 by the time she plays. May or may not be a last hurrah. No other obvious contenders outside of the acoustic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TLR- Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 the only thing i remember about seeing James Brown, was some fella who was not James Brown being on stage and just shouting JAMES BROWN a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Lulu surely. It’s her last ever gig apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 12 hours ago, Neil said: And I can't remember his name but a big fat blues singer who sat in a throne on stage. I'm guessing that was Solomon Burke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Glad I saw Burt Bacharach he was awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfathom5 Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 5 hours ago, -TLR- said: the only thing i remember about seeing James Brown, was some fella who was not James Brown being on stage and just shouting JAMES BROWN a lot. The hardest working man in showbusiness... finally arrives onstage about 20 mins in. Ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteB Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 5 hours ago, Memory Man said: Cyndi Lauper will be 71 by the time she plays. May or may not be a last hurrah. No other obvious contenders outside of the acoustic It's always 50/50 whether anyone at the Acoustic Stage, performer or viewer, will still be around a year down the line 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 2 hours ago, Chas said: I'm guessing that was Solomon Burke. It was, thanks for refreshing my memory of his name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 I saw Bobby Womack headline WH at Glastonbury one year think he died shortly afterwards. What an incredible voice that man had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 17 hours ago, sheffinghell said: You just never know though, do you... 2008 I saw Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond and Candi Staton, but passed up on Amy Winehouse and Sinead O'Connor, thinking I'd get a chance to see them again. Amazed to see Candi was on again last year, aged 83. This sadly we don't die in age order. I try to think during a festival I opt for a variety of acts, old and new, up and coming and legends already. Obviously there are occasions when you know it's likely to be your last chance to see someone and of course knowing it's likely my last chance to see someone can be an influencing factor but sadly we can't be everywhere on site. Probably more of our 80's legends are already gone compared to our 60's and 70's legends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Just now, Ben7amin_ said: I saw Bobby Womack headline WH at Glastonbury one year think he died shortly afterwards. What an incredible voice that man had. He died a year to the day near as dammit. Was glad I got the chance to see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Yeah - think we found out about it when they put a dedication up on the WH screens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olshansky Posted April 29 Author Report Share Posted April 29 8 hours ago, Memory Man said: Cyndi Lauper will be 71 by the time she plays. May or may not be a last hurrah. No other obvious contenders outside of the acoustic Cyndi, from what I can tell, is still killing it. No signs of slowing down thankfully. Her 2016 set blew me away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogster Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 31 minutes ago, Olshansky said: Cyndi, from what I can tell, is still killing it. No signs of slowing down thankfully. Her 2016 set blew me away True! I was there too and was just shocked when read her age above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Gorillaz guest list was chock full of last chances sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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