2013 Headliners

[russycarps]

Just fantastic. Mason. The most underrated drummer in rock? Considering the massive scope of the Floyds music.

I'd have Chris Frantz in there too. Been listening to a bit of the Talking Heads recently. Lovely "beatsman". Throw in Brian Downey from Thin Lizzy and John Densmore of the Doors into the underrated column while we're at it.

A lot of Radiohead fans would say similar. Same for Oasis. I've a mate who still says Oasis are the best band ever. Hes 32.

[Ed209]

I love those pompeii clips. Russy, the DVD of that gig is available so I recommend.

I've thought Mason to be a nice bloke who always tried to keep his head down stay and out of the problems in the band. For him, more than anybody else, it was always just about the music. As long as he was behind a drum kit doing what he loved best then he was happy with that, hence why he is most keen for the reunion. He just wants to leave the past behind and play the music he so obviously loves.

His book "inside out" is also a really interesting read, and while he skips over the bad times in the band and doesn't really lay into Waters as much as he could/should, i think this avoidance of controversy just reflects his character. Its all about the music man. I respect that.

Edited September 27, 2011 by Ed209

[The Nal]

His book "inside out" is also a really interesting read, and while he skips over the bad times in the band and doesn't really lay into Waters as much as he could/should, i think this avoidance of controversy just reflects his character. Its all about the music man. I respect that.

[russycarps]

I reckon much of Waters angst is due to him being by far the most ugly of the bunch. How cool and 60s/70s rockstar-y do they all look (Mason particularly, wonderful facial hair) and then there is Roger, all lanky, hook nosed and awkward looking.

In fact, if he does play glasto, I might put that on a flag.

"ROGER, YER HOOK NOSED LANKY TIT"

Edited September 27, 2011 by russycarps

[The Nal]

Roger and The Foo Fighters performing In The Felsh last night on Jimmy Kimmell. Pretty sweet!

[5co77ie]

in the felch????

[The Nal]

in the felch????

[gazza_20]

Thoughts on Kasabian 2013 Headliners Neil?

[Jackmypie]

http://www.nme.com/news/kasabian/59476I

thought M.E said in an interview that 2013 headliners have already been set?

If it's true then they might have to wait till 2014 or 15

[The Nal]

http://www.nme.com/n...kasabian/59476I

thought M.E said in an interview that 2013 headliners have already been set?

If it's true then they might have to wait till 2014 or 15

[eFestivals]

Thoughts on Kasabian 2013 Headliners Neil?

gotta be in with a more than decent shout as things stand at the moment.

I personally doubt that the bookings will be made before next summer tho, whatever Michael has said - after all, he says he's booked bands when he hasn't, at least not solidly enough so they actually appear.

[eFestivals]

haha

they really do think they have the tunes

as I said in a review after seeing Kasabian when they were still barely known, talking themselves up worked for Oasis and it'll probably work for these guys too.

What gets me is why people fall for it. You're meant to use your ears to listen to music, not for buying into worthless spoken twaddle.

Edited September 28, 2011 by eFestivals

[The Nal]

"HELLO GLASTONBURY!! That was the first 90 seconds of Clubfoot…. Now we’re going to do Marvin Gaye covers for the rest of the 1 hour, 58 minutes and 30 seconds of our set.........

....Ooh, I bet you're wondering how I knew...

[LondonTom]

Its depressing that Kasabian would in actual fact in all probability go down quite well.

My student union decided that for our graduation ball it would be a good idea to get a Kasabian tribute band in... (After we have all brought our tickets)

[Dan R]

The one thing I'll say for Kasabian, while the tunes are questionable, they are pretty good live. Surprisingly so, I always expected that they'd think they were too amazing to have to put effort in (aka oasis)

[eFestivals]

The one thing I'll say for Kasabian, while the tunes are questionable, they are pretty good live. Surprisingly so, I always expected that they'd think they were too amazing to have to put effort in (aka oasis)

yeah, I agree - I've always thought them one of the better live bands around despite the questionable content.

[MEGABOWL]

The one thing I'll say for Kasabian, while the tunes are questionable, they are pretty good live. Surprisingly so, I always expected that they'd think they were too amazing to have to put effort in (aka oasis)

Edited September 29, 2011 by MEGABOWL

[dingbat2]

Kasabian's other stage set on the 2005 was fantastic. They were confident not arragant, had great stage presence and a lot of energy. One of the highlights of the weekend. Oh, and they only had one album then, so they only played songs from their first and best album, which in my opinion was a great album

[Mardy]

Music thrives on passion. Which is just as well cos I fucking detest Kasabian.

Did you see that cover of Q the other month, with some leggy models wrapped round them? Fucking hell. 1972 called, it wants its image back. That's the biggest fucking problem, they see themselves as the latest in this line of rock gods, alpha male types with big hair and tracky tops. I'll tell you what, Jagger you ain't, c**to. Fucking tools. Unfortunately they'll always be some twats who fall for it.

I'm basing all of this on never knowingly heard a kasabian song. The image, the interviews and fuck me, that cover, is enough to make me detest them.

Yeah, maybe I'm shallow, but the way i see it, why take the fucking risk. I'm willing to bet they don't deal in Mark Eitzel-esque confessionals or Talk Talk style mood shifts and tonal ranges.

[The Nal]

Kasabian's other stage set on the 2005 was fantastic. They were confident not arragant, had great stage presence and a lot of energy. One of the highlights of the weekend. Oh, and they only had one album then, so they only played songs from their first and best album, which in my opinion was a great album

[gazza_20]

To be honest, there seems to be more than enough people that would be happy to buy a ticket if Kasabian did headline.

I still maintain they will go for Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Lady GaGa, but should one not be about then or for whatever reason then this does make sense.

[Mardy]

I've been pondering this during my lesson tonight. I reckon there's been enough 2 bit chancer alpha males with that 'simian strut' a gobful of attitude and quotes for the music press. That lineage has petered out.

Anyway, Me, I'm always going to prefer a fey acoustic loser strumming about how he's never going to get laid.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Yeah myself and Wooderson were at that gig too. This was terrific. The noise on the Other Stage that night was deafening.

They don't, no. Their output from 2004 on has been poor.

Although the new album seems to be getting good reviews? Saw them on Jools. Wasn't impressed.

[NeilVJ]

I'd agree with the above poster, first was the best then third then second. They seem to have about 4 good songs an album and a lot of fillers, but they would draw a big crowd I think, although it's hardly an inspired booking seen as in 2012 they will be all over the place I reckon

[benc]

The one headliner I'm praying for is daft punk, what are the chances?