Fourth headliner: The Stone Roses

[redchris]

Could it be, In the papers today they are reforming this summer for gigs and after what happened in 1995 do you think it could be on. Micheal Eavis has said there will be two Americans and two English headliners

[Kowalski]

Hope not.

[Matt 100]

Could it be, In the papers today they are reforming this summer for gigs and after what happened in 1995 do you think it could be on. Micheal Eavis has said there will be two Americans and two English headliners

[dallas]

they didnt play in 95 so how could you hear they were awful?

[karlpowell]

they didnt play in 95 so how could you hear they were awful?

[russycarps]

Hope not.

[eFestivals]

Could it be, In the papers today they are reforming this summer for gigs and after what happened in 1995 do you think it could be on. Micheal Eavis has said there will be two Americans and two English headliners

if it's true they're reforming (and who knows if it is?), then I think them as 4th headliner is quite possible.

[Tugger2k]

this is a double edged sword

yes lots AND lots of people will be dying to see them but,

1 - the hype around those gigs will immense and very difficult, if not impossible, to live up to

2 - although they have all improved as musicians since 95, they were never that tight in the 1st place

i'd go and see them if they played, just to see them again, but i have a horrible feeling it could be like watching a car crash!!

[Kowalski]

yeh, iconic bands are shit arent they.

Not a patch on bands like british sea power eh

[russycarps]

Its not that. I just think it could be quite awful, as Ian Brown is an embarrassment.

[Matt 100]

they didnt play in 95 so how could you hear they were awful?

[Flounder]

but they did play the ( much smaller in those days) Pilton Party. Seem to remember them complaining about people chucking beer at them - very good though.

[redchris]

My all time favs, but i do hope they dont get back together and play, but if the rumours are true i can see it happening

[Homer]

It was Reading (I don’t think the Leeds part had been ‘invented’ back then though I could be wrong). The general gist was that Reni and Squire had both left, being replaced by members of Hot Chocolate and Simply Red (I’m not making this up!). Apparently several times during the show (especially Resurrection), they sounded so bad that it actually appeared they were going to grind to a halt.

As an aside, three of my mates were there and had taken quite a lot of spd (which dates this story somewhat). Anyway, they didn’t notice any of the above and thought the gig was amazing until they saw some of the footage back afterwards when they instantly realised what the fuss was about.

I think that was when they split (the Roses, not my mates). The fact is, even during their more triumphant gigs, they sound fcking awful (especially Ian Brown).

[Matt 100]

It was Reading (I don’t think the Leeds part had been ‘invented’ back then though I could be wrong). The general gist was that Reni and Squire had both left, being replaced by members of Hot Chocolate and Simply Red (I’m not making this up!). Apparently several times during the show (especially Resurrection), they sounded so bad that it actually appeared they were going to grind to a halt.

As an aside, three of my mates were there and had taken quite a lot of spd (which dates this story somewhat). Anyway, they didn’t notice any of the above and thought the gig was amazing until they saw some of the footage back afterwards when they instantly realised what the fuss was about.

I think that was when they split (the Roses, not my mates). The fact is, even during their more triumphant gigs, they sound fcking awful (especially Ian Brown).

[dannypal]

dont beleive it but would love it to be true!

[Monkismo]

As long as Squire, Reni and Mani are tight we can all drown Brown's voice out! I'd be soooooooo happy if this happens though. And yes the reports on getting in members of Simply Red back in 96 are true. Aziz (Brown's guitarist) was Hucknall's guitarist - hardly a suitable Squire replacement. I think, when Brown started playing Roses tunes again he drafted in a guitarist from one of the tribute bands.

[Red Day]

Its not that. I just think it could be quite awful, as Ian Brown is an embarrassment.

[Tugger2k]

As long as Squire, Reni and Mani are tight we can all drown Brown's voice out! I'd be soooooooo happy if this happens though. And yes the reports on getting in members of Simply Red back in 96 are true. Aziz (Brown's guitarist) was Hucknall's guitarist - hardly a suitable Squire replacement. I think, when Brown started playing Roses tunes again he drafted in a guitarist from one of the tribute bands.

[dallas]

oh right yeah i think they f**ked it up in reading festival an it could ve been their last gig i think, i was at john squires last one at wembley jan that year.

yeah pulp stood in for em in 95, i think up until jarvis cocker came on i still thought they still might be there!!!

Edited March 17, 2009 by dallas

[Matt 100]

Just read an article on this & it says they still have 2 get Ian Brown on board think they may still have a long way to go until they officially reform

[Tugger2k]

Just read an article on this & it says they still have 2 get Ian Brown on board think they may still have a long way to go until they officially reform

[PAH030]

Really can't see this happening, wouldn't want to watch anyway, very overated band imo

If it does turn out to be true i'll eat my hat, covered in jam

[Matt 100]

the articles in the mirror and the record both state that he's on board.

not the most reliable sources but it is 2 saying the same thing

[Mr.Tickle]

Really is a problem this, I LOVE the SR on record, one of my all time favourites but back in the day I always resisted seeing them live as I'd heard and seen on TV, that they were a real let down live.

Since then I've seen Squires with the Seahorses and was really tight with the rest of the band, plus Ian Brown live as a solo artist whilst not ripping up trees certainly seems to be a little bit better than the Roses days so who know, could work.....be nice to see them try.

Edited March 17, 2009 by Mr.Tickle