How Bad is Springsteen

[Peache Calhoon]

I'm glad it’s not just me.

I would rather have all my teeth pulled out and have to gargle with aftershave than listen to Springsteen.

I do apologise to anyone who likes him - but you know what I mean????

Just an opinion

I could be worse people, it could be bon jovi!!!!!!!

[Mardy]

I was quite disappointed with the headliner rumour but i'm sure that there will be something else on that i'd enjoy at the same time. I love it when there is a hugely popular act on that I dont really like, cause I can torment the non-festival attendees that love the said headliner by telling them that I had the oppertunity to watch them but did a crossword or something instead.

[Originalshez]

Red Day, it seems like you are going out to intentionally wind up the Springsteen fans on here. Even though I know any argument against a mind as closed as yours is futile, I will at least respond to the points in your last post.

1. Born In The USA is hardly ever played now...And if you actually listen to the lyrics, it's anti-USA and is about vietnam veterans...

2. Radiohead. Been there, done that, try something different. At least suggest a band that hasn't played before!

3. Springsteen will play for around 2 1/2 hours. There are no lengthy guitar solos (longest is around 2 mins by Nils Lofgren on Because The Night - heard of that?)

4. There is not ONE drum solo in any Springsteen song.

[parsonjack]

Parsonjack,

Looking at your sig I see you were at Earls Court for Pink Floyd in 94. I was also there on the Saturday night.

Best gig ever and it goes without saying, million times better than anything the Buss could do

[sifi]

Anyho, Should we get Radiohead to take their god given spot on the Saturday this year or do we have to go karaoke to Born in the USA. To me this is a no brainer and Eavis squared should be on the blower to

Oxford and get Thom Yorke and Co signed up.

[alframsey]

i was there Thursday i think...opened with Astronomy Domine instead of Shine On..., which was a surprise. Nevertheless an awesome gig and one that will stay with me forever, even though i cant quite ever get over the fact that it was only 75% Floyd...

The Floyd and Bruce are way apart on the spectrum of music, and really don't compare. The Floyd were amazing when I saw them, and the Boss has been amazing every time (bar one) that I've seen him. Both artists have been better than each other for different reasons so i couldnt agree or disagree with your final statement...other than to say without knowing an artist its a little narrow-minded to simply disregard them and post defamatory comments on their material.

Sorry if this sounds like a rant..its not meant to be...and sorry if 'troll' is unfair...i appreciate you may not like what you've heard of Bruce so far, and thats fine, but to merely flatly dismiss an artist of such pedigree on such little evidence is...well..narrow minded tbh.

floyd were f**ing good tho....

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

If he plays one of his so called legendary long sets you'll need a bloody big book of crosswords

i may have a kip during his 6 hour set then head up to the stone circle to watch the sun come up, assuming Springs isn't still warbiling on through the night.

[Red Day]

Red Day, it seems like you are going out to intentionally wind up the Springsteen fans on here. Even though I know any argument against a mind as closed as yours is futile, I will at least respond to the points in your last post.

1. Born In The USA is hardly ever played now...And if you actually listen to the lyrics, it's anti-USA and is about vietnam veterans...

2. Radiohead. Been there, done that, try something different. At least suggest a band that hasn't played before!

3. Springsteen will play for around 2 1/2 hours. There are no lengthy guitar solos (longest is around 2 mins by Nils Lofgren on Because The Night - heard of that?)

4. There is not ONE drum solo in any Springsteen song.

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

It's not their God-given spot. The festival has been going since Thom Yorke was a glint in the milkman's eye.

I'm not huge Bruce fan, but I'm happy that they are putting on headliners we've not seen before in Young and Bruce. I don't want the festival to turn into RadioColdOasisbury thank you very much.

[Red Day]

Exactly, you cant compare everybody to them!

But, does anyone think there is a chance David G will play this years Glastonbury???

[Tugger2k]

Radiohead are Shiiiiite!

[Red Day]

Radiohead are Shiiiiite!

[Originalshez]

Amen Glasto_mongrel

[Tugger2k]

Doubt it after the offer was declined last year.

Think David G would be a bit stubborn and doubt if he'll play this year. Would be great and probably make my weekend

[Red Day]

I'm glad it’s not just me.

I would rather have all my teeth pulled out and have to gargle with aftershave than listen to Springsteen.

I do apologise to anyone who likes him - but you know what I mean????

Just an opinion

I could be worse people, it could be bon jovi!!!!!!!

[Mardy]

Brothers! Sisters! let us not fight.

Can we not sit down, the lion and the lamb, chillax and agree that both Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen are f***ing dreadful?

Increase the peace!

[alframsey]

hasnt he said thats he's just about done with touring - maybe one off gigs here and there.

waters is the better performer anyway!!

[Red Day]

hasnt he said thats he's just about done with touring - maybe one off gigs here and there.

waters is the better performer anyway!!

[Peache Calhoon]

Don't see a major difference between springy and Bon Jovi. Both more suited to a NFL stadium in USA than a beautiful farm in the middle of Somerset. Oh and both are

[Tugger2k]

No way!!! Waters is good. But Gilmour will always hold a special place in my heart!

And it wouldn't be a tour, just one off gig.

Edited January 16, 2009 by Tugger2k

[Red Day]

And sadly I don't like Neil Young either. My grandfather tells me he played at Woodstock or somewhere

And as for Blur, poor mans Shed 7

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

there is absolutly NO need for THAT!!

you take that back, BLASPHEMER!!!

[Wooderson]

It's not their God-given spot. The festival has been going since Thom Yorke was a glint in the milkman's eye.

I'm not huge Bruce fan, but I'm happy that they are putting on headliners we've not seen before in Young and Bruce. I don't want the festival to turn into RadioColdOasisbury thank you very much.

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Brothers! Sisters! let us not fight.

Can we not sit down, the lion and the lamb, chillax and agree that both Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen are f***ing dreadful?

Increase the peace!

[Red Day]

all gilmour is, is a session musician - rog owns the music!!