Rolling Stones confirm Glastonbury 2013
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Finally confirmed the rumours, glad I've got my ticket sorted!
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21962436
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21962436
Edited by Captain Ahab on Wednesday 27th March 20:03
The Artic Monkeys & Mumford & sons are confirmed as the other 'headliners'
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/
I'm glad The Stones have finally got booked for the big one. If, after the big book of popular music history is written, there isn't a big tick next to Glastonbury and Rolling Stones, then it will be a huge omission. I know Glastonbury isn't what it was, yadda yadda. But yeah. Glastonbury and The Rolling Stones. I'll be doing my hardest to get that recorded in HD.
Some YAWN stuff in there on the main stages - but isn't there always? Plenty of interesting stuff elsewhere. I hope the BBC stick to their promise and stream all the major stages live.
Johnny Marr on the John Peel stage could be an experience in person. Equally so Newton Faulkner. Good to see The Horrors invited back. I know they aren't everyone's cup or tea but they press the "student memories" button. I wonder if Bill Wyman will join the Stones on stage.
Some YAWN stuff in there on the main stages - but isn't there always? Plenty of interesting stuff elsewhere. I hope the BBC stick to their promise and stream all the major stages live.
Johnny Marr on the John Peel stage could be an experience in person. Equally so Newton Faulkner. Good to see The Horrors invited back. I know they aren't everyone's cup or tea but they press the "student memories" button. I wonder if Bill Wyman will join the Stones on stage.
k off tour your mansions, collect your royalties you had your time in the sun.Festival of contemporary arts? How are the Stones a contemporary band?
As much as I love them, they're yesterday's news. As someone who has schlepped around the band circuit for years trying to get somewhere with it & ended up playing for peanuts in pubs full of knobhead drunks, I would much prefer the country's most iconic festival bringing on actual contemporary acts than a bunch of superannuated rock gods living in châteaux since the 1960's.
Another reason not to bother with it.
As much as I love them, they're yesterday's news. As someone who has schlepped around the band circuit for years trying to get somewhere with it & ended up playing for peanuts in pubs full of knobhead drunks, I would much prefer the country's most iconic festival bringing on actual contemporary acts than a bunch of superannuated rock gods living in châteaux since the 1960's.
Another reason not to bother with it.
Justin Cyder said:
Festival of contemporary arts? How are the Stones a contemporary band?
As much as I love them, they're yesterday's news. As someone who has schlepped around the band circuit for years trying to get somewhere with it & ended up playing for peanuts in pubs full of knobhead drunks, I would much prefer the country's most iconic festival bringing on actual contemporary acts than a bunch of superannuated rock gods living in châteaux since the 1960's.
Another reason not to bother with it.
They just released an album. Define 'contemporary'. Try not to let bitterness cloud your judgement.As much as I love them, they're yesterday's news. As someone who has schlepped around the band circuit for years trying to get somewhere with it & ended up playing for peanuts in pubs full of knobhead drunks, I would much prefer the country's most iconic festival bringing on actual contemporary acts than a bunch of superannuated rock gods living in châteaux since the 1960's.
Another reason not to bother with it.
The more I look at that line up the more gutted I feel not being able to attend 
this is the best line up for a very long time ,,, so many great acts from the 60s,70s,80s,90s,and the best off today's music what more would you wont? I can't understand how anyone could fault such a line up, there isn't a music Fest anywhere in the world that can beat this
As for the Stones I don't own any off there stuff but do appreciate how important they are to music I would love to see them play
I watched the Martin Scorsese film recently and they can still play even if they are pensioners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276YvPgwGQA
this is the best line up for a very long time ,,, so many great acts from the 60s,70s,80s,90s,and the best off today's music what more would you wont? I can't understand how anyone could fault such a line up, there isn't a music Fest anywhere in the world that can beat thisAs for the Stones I don't own any off there stuff but do appreciate how important they are to music I would love to see them play
I watched the Martin Scorsese film recently and they can still play even if they are pensioners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276YvPgwGQA
Justin Cyder said:
Ah Pothole. At least you had enough willpower to stop yourself from telling me to jog on! Weren't you whining about people missing the point only last night? Priceless!!
You've managed to do it twice in two days. Well played.Edited by Justin Cyder on Thursday 28th March 19:33
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