blue6field Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 yes It's novelty but done soooooooo well anyone thats sees him perform @ Glasto will come away from the festival talking about him as a highlight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy09 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinpottery Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 ROLF he doesn't get ROLF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ig1234 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Met him after seeing him at Guilfest 04 Was great moment. I just found out - he's 79! Looks bloody good for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastofreak Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Seen rolf 3 times and have a signed rolfarooand he is a great bloke but if you have seen him once you have seen his act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastofreak Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Just to add that I have never come away from a rolf show without a smile on my face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy09 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yup, seen him twice and probably won't be going this year. I was just trying to explain the phenomenon (?) to those displaying a lack of understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 You've got to be in the mood - or even better stumble across him by accdent. I find I've been at my most open minded when I've passed someone I've either never head of or never seen performing and had no plan to see. So there's no real perception or 'image.' You stop for a moment listen and look and get captivated and choose to stay and watch a great set that you hadn't even got on your list. That's the joy of Glasto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Crawley Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Is this the "I don't get it" thread? I've listened to the following acts on Spotify after people on this forum raved about them.. Animal Collective Brand New Passion Pit Emiliana Toioilololoririrlorlo (or however you spell it) Metronomy Bon Iver I thought they were all pretty shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil h Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 who's hoping for a bit of Rolf meets catchphrase? Picture this, Rolf using a projector draws a cartoon on to the screen either side of the stage, first person who "can tell what it is" gets to play wobbleboard on a track. True crowd interaction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs*E* Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 its the magic of glasto - he makes it, saw him present Have I Got News For You - hilarious, another one for me to see, can't beleive the line up this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwaves Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Rolf / Jazz World stage Given the enthusiasm and presence for his last appearance I'm expecting the Jazz World field to be rammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandb Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I made the mistake in 2004 (or whenever it was) to suggest to my mate that it would be good for a laugh and we should take the pic nic blanket and just relax and enjoy. How wrong was I > > > > > There was no room to put the blanket down Absolutely fantastic - not to be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolethan Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 How come I'm the only person that isn't bothered about Rolf Bleedin Harris? Am I missing the point, surely he's nothing but a novelty act? Don't get me wrong, I've nothing against him I just don't know why everyone goes so completly OTT for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmidlifecrisis? Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Suppose he'll be infinately better than Shakin Stevens then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niblet Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 2002, me and my Aussie mate 'Beebop' went down the pyramid stage to see Rolf, we just sat down on the grass and thought we'd have a smoke, a drink and a lie in the sunshine and have a listen to Rolf (mainly to appease my Aussie mate) The field just kept filling up and filling up, eventually we had to stand up because it was getting to rammed to sit down. When I stood up and looked back the Pyramid field was packed. Rolf came out and he was so humble, he thanked us for coming to see him and making an old man very happy you could see he couldn't fathom out why so many people had come to see him, it was quite emotional! fair play to the old cobber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sieric Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 saw him at Glasto in 93. Funny and like someone else has said, It will put everyone in a good mood for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrow Strongbow Ciderman! Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) listen mate, my bezyy mate ever, went to glasto i didnt make it at (04???) and all she ever said afterwards was rolf rolf rolf! and i was like 'nooo who did you see? who was any good...who was the highlight?' and to this day shes told me rolf. back then i was like wtf... this girl has taste. but over time ive done my research...and now im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo looking forward to seeing him more then anything! Edited May 28, 2009 by Harrow Strongbow Ciderman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I will be at Rolf as a bit of therapy and hopefully I can finally relieve myself of a post-traumatic stress reaction that i've had for something like 35 years! When I was 9 my cat got ran over right outside my house and I saw it. My mum had just gone off to the shops and wouldn't be back for about an hour so I was left in charge of my 6 year old brother who was even more hysterically distraught than me. I loved the song 2 little boys at the time and I remember going to pick my poor smashed up cat up out of the road and singing to it...."Did you think i would leave you dying..." Soppy, sentimental child that I was. Anyway - I never heard the song for years after that but I remember hearing it about 20 years later and becoming hysterically upset. I thought it was just a complete overreaction to the soppy lyrics at first, but then it came back to me that it was all about the cat! That song takes me right back to being a 9 year girl picking her dead cat up out of the road! So anyway - I'm hoping that singing along in a happy Glastonbury vibe will finally free me of the embarassment of ending up a complete sobbing wreck every time 2 little boys is played - but if not - that strange woman crying hysterically at Rolf will be me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerRock Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Yeah, saw Rolf last time (2002?). He was pretty cool, and got everyone singing along. Great feel-good act. Until 2 little boys, which always makes me cry, to the amusement of my wife. The "novelty" acts are always good fun. I remember when The Darkness opened a few years ago - that was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_G Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 After a few drinks 2 little boys would probably bring a tear to my eyes as well... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Avalon Stage an afternoon in 2000 - complete carnage - couldn't get within 40 feet of the tent. I've not seen a crowd for a headliner at the Avalon like it. Should really be on the Pyramid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen_peters24@hotmail.com Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I just dug out my Rolf cd last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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