Rumoured Acts...

matthewlacey · #1 28-09-2009, 11:21 PM

Well whats a Glastonbury forum without rumours!

I did hear something floating at the end of Glasto 09 about Rolling Stones...

Too early to tell obviously, but who are we hoping to see at this 40th Glasto??

GlastoWatch · #2 28-09-2009, 11:26 PM

There was a rumour that Jagger was there this year checking it out for next year, don't know how much truth there is to that though.
Radiohead, Muse and Bowie seem to be the names that pop up the most, though I suspect it's more wishful thinking than anything else.

These are the ones I've found so far
http://www.glastowatch.co.uk/glastonbury-line-up/

matthewlacey · #3 28-09-2009, 11:43 PM

Muse - now thats someone I hadn't thought of before...

Seeing them live I've been told is pretty special.

Belgian Manders · #4 30-09-2009, 01:53 PM

When do the first bands usually leak?

GlastoWatch · #5 30-09-2009, 02:05 PM

They already have.
2010 Line-Up

Last year the headliners were known by December.

mou · #6 30-09-2009, 02:13 PM

I keep hearing different people repeating the same rumour over and over - that Emily Eavis is wanting to try and get 1 headliner from each of the past 40 years to come back and play.

I'm not naive to think Emily has actually come out and said this, but it'd be a damn interesting prospect if it was true.

But... I won't hold my breath.

Belgian Manders · #7 30-09-2009, 02:18 PM

40 Headliners?

GlastoWatch · #8 30-09-2009, 02:20 PM

People keep misquoting Emily, what she said was that they want to get one act from each year to perform, not one headliner from each year.

The problem with getting a headliner from each year would be finding previous headliners whose egos could accept not headlining this year. Not an easy task!

http://www.glastowatch.co.uk/2009/gl...h-anniversary/

mou · #9 30-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Belgian Manders

40 Headliners?

From the past 40 years. So one from last year, one from year before, etc.

Sounds unrealistic. Hence I'm not holding my breath.

Belgian Manders · #10 30-09-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by mou

From the past 40 years. So one from last year, one from year before, etc.

Sounds unrealistic. Hence I'm not holding my breath.

I think they'll book acts from the past 40 years that where special for Glastonbury.

Do you know any special acts?

GlastoWatch · #11 05-10-2009, 06:56 PM

Rolling Stones are the bookies favourite to headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night, followed by Bowie and Coldplay.
http://www.glastowatch.co.uk/2009/ro...adline-glasto/

@vivyouell · #12 05-10-2009, 08:01 PM

What happened to the Dolly Parton and Bob Dylan rumours?

GlastoWatch · #13 05-10-2009, 08:12 PM

Dolly and Bob are still rumoured.
http://www.glastowatch.co.uk/glastonbury-line-up/

Buffystar · #14 06-10-2009, 11:08 AM

who are the Kungs of Leon

umopapisdn · #15 06-10-2009, 12:16 PM

They're the Japanese Martial-Arts representation of KoL and are set to replace Bjorn Again in the tribute-band slot.

mou · #16 06-10-2009, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Buffystar

who are the Kungs of Leon

They headlined Glustonbury in 2008 at the same time as Punic at the Dusco and The Crubs.

GlastoWatch · #17 06-10-2009, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Buffystar

who are the Kungs of Leon

It's Kings of Lyon on the list who are a Kings of Leon tribute band, not Kings of Leon themselves.

richhall · #18 06-10-2009, 11:12 PM

I keep hearing The Chemical Brothers have signed to play but not seen it mentioned anywhere...

Buffystar · #19 07-10-2009, 08:39 AM

I reckon Coldplay will be there in some ways as they are very good mates with Emily and Mr Eavis

stinkywitch · #20 07-10-2009, 08:51 AM

I want The Lancashire Hotpots to play. Chippy Tea, Chippy Tea, I want my Chippy Tea.

puppyhand · #21 07-10-2009, 07:22 PM

My kingdom for some Dylan and Dolly

GlastoWatch · #22 08-10-2009, 07:38 PM

These people have Cliff Richard listed as 40/1

http://www.oddschecker.com/specials/...nday-headliner

On the bright side, they have Led Zep at 14/1

GlastoWatch · #23 11-10-2009, 04:55 PM

Andy Williams has self confirmed, have a look at the main site's homepage for details.

Maisie · #24 11-10-2009, 08:24 PM

I heard they were trying to get U2

Minxycat · #25 14-10-2009, 05:18 PM

Ok so my guess is Bod Dylan, Rolling Stones and ..........BOWIE!!!! or is that just my wish!

Wookiee · #26 14-10-2009, 07:23 PM

Nobody else has mentioned Kylie?

GlastoWatch · #27 15-10-2009, 09:20 AM

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, and I hope you've all already eaten your breakfast before reading this as I don't want to be responsible for anyone choking.

I've just been told that Chris De Burgh is a likely candidate!

Apparently someone at GFL has been speaking to his agent.
He's got a new album out soon and is touring Europe in Spring which adds credibility to this.

Please don't shoot the messenger.

GlastoWatch · #28 15-10-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Wookiee

Nobody else has mentioned Kylie?

Kyllie has been rumoured every year since she had to cancel due to cancer, I've seen no evidence to suggest she'll play this year, though you never know.

richhall · #29 15-10-2009, 09:55 AM

Hi,
I think U2 will be a no. From what I've heard in the past they have been asked and they have declined. U2 are very strict about TV/Video output and like to vet everything before it goes out. As this would go out live on the BBC they haven't managed to reach a compromise. I assume the BBC would insist they show them live (for the viewing figures) and U2 are sticking to "it's not shown until we have seen it and said it's ok* which I take to mean overdubbed the bad bits and removed the bad camera shots!!

On Chris De Burgh -aaaarrggg no! please god (any god!) no. The Stones, De Burgh, Andy Williams and Cliff -Saga will be running trips! On the plus side I'll feel young at a festival, which I haven't felt for a few years

umopapisdn · #30 15-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by GlastoWatch

Please don't shoot the messenger.

Why waste them on you when we can plow them into DeBurgh instead?

Everybody now:
Singer in reeeeeeeedddd
Was shot several times; by the crowd...

Minxycat · #31 15-10-2009, 10:12 AM

I cant beleive that!!!! Well ill be getting food or be at the cider tent for that one......... so dear so will everyone else! That is worse than when daphne and celest played Reading (bottles of wee all over them!)

richhall · #32 15-10-2009, 10:32 AM

lol I do what i did through Tony Christie and Tom Jones - sleep!!!

I wanted to see Easy Star All Stars, Madness and Nick Cave. I was burnt out a bit and couldn't be bothered moving away.. the cider breakfast didn't help!!

vimes · #33 15-10-2009, 10:47 AM

U2 won’t play for the same reason Rolling Stones won’t play MONEY
neither band would get out of bed for the money Glastonbury is willing to pay, let alone put on a 90 minute performance in front of a crowd who may or may not be devoted fans without as Rich mentioned full control over TV coverage

GlastoWatch · #34 15-10-2009, 01:49 PM

How about Al Stewart?

The Times posted this

Quote:

Exclusive: Glastonbury in talks to bring back folkstar Al Stewart, who played the first festival in 1970

http://twitter.com/TimesMusic/status/4885319269

The link they posted with it is for a story from May which is a very odd thing for a newspaper to tweet, so I can only assume they got the link wrong.
I searched the Times site for the correct story, but found nothing.

I'll add him to the rumoured list until I can find more information.

Hash4Cash · #35 15-10-2009, 02:42 PM

i had a friend years ago who licked Chris De Burgh, but i havent seen him since he was sectioned.

One of these might be usefull:

GlastoWatch · #36 15-10-2009, 02:59 PM

My God, have you seen his website?
http://www.cdeb.com/
I challenge you to spend more than 20 seconds on it before you run away screaming.
It's worse than being Rickrolled!

GlastoWatch · #37 15-10-2009, 03:23 PM

I've just been told by @kayaburgess who's a Times journo that the reason they linked to an old Al Stewart story is that the info isn't enough for a story in it's own right, so they linked to the last Glasto Stewart story for reference.

So Al Stewart is a definite possibility!

Bronclinton · #38 15-10-2009, 04:11 PM

omg not chris de burgh ... i happen to live down the road from him and see him all the time. was out running the other day and ran past him and all i could think was ... how did he produce such a beautiful daughter? please no not him ... anyone but him!

umopapisdn · #39 15-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Hash4Cash

One of these might be usefull:

Mandypants · #40 16-10-2009, 08:19 PM

Bill Bailey has Chris D-B sussed! I know who I trust!