Headliners 2015

[WS_Jack_III]

Aren't The White Stripes just the same as every other band Jack White creates though?

did you ever see the White Stripes?

There was just something about those two on stage that made it the most awesome music for me, they really did dominate my teenage years when i properly started listening to music.

The White Stripes - garage rock, punk and blues rock.

The Raconteurs - blues rock,folk rock, Americana and bluegrass (at times)

The Dead Weather - hard blues rock and garage rock.

Similar but each band has it's own identity.

Edited March 24, 2015 by III

[FrancisH]

i guarantee you that most people who'd consider themselves in any way fans of music know Purple Rain, Kiss, I Would Die 4 U, When Doves Cry, Raspberry Beret, Little Red Corvette, I Wanna Be Your Lover, 1999, Let's Go Crazy... the list is endless.

Here we go, the classic 'you're not a fan of music if you don't like Prince'... Prince fans drastically overestimate how far reaching Prince's music actually is.

Edited March 24, 2015 by FrancisH

[MichaelsBeard]

Not saying he won't so calm your jets...just saying if your not a fan then you likely know purple rain and not much else, Chillout,

That was based on the 'one hit wonder' quote. Just think it's a silly thing to say as he's had (just looked) 21 top 20 singles in this country alone.

*Edit. 21.

Edited March 24, 2015 by MichaelsBeard

[kingcrawler]

With Prince it comes down to an age thing I think. I've only knowingly heard one Prince song and I imagine a lot of people my age haven't even heard of him. I wouldn't argue that he's a big act or has a lot of hits though.

[FloorFiller]

Here we go, the 'you're not a fan of music if you don't like Prince'... Prince fans drastically overestimate how far reaching Prince's music actually is.

didn't say that, did i? said that his back catalogue is widely known to most (that being the key word here) music fans. i knew most of his 'hits' before i'd even knowingly listened to them

[robu]

If Prince does play, I'd guess it's unlikely he'll let the BBC broadcast his set. He keeps a very close eye on any distribution of his live performances, even getting YouTube to remove anything shot unofficially at his gigs. He believes live music should be experienced in person, not on a screen.

I've seen him twice (80s and 90s) and both times rank among the best I've ever seen. As long as he doesn't go too far off-piste on one of his funk jams, he'll nail it.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Depends which radio station you listen to. Dunno if I've ever heard Purple Rain on the radio, but you can't turn on 6Music without someone playing Sign "O" The Times.

[Keithy]

It does feel with the lineup this year that there's been a deliberate media blackout for the line up. I've never known so few titbits and leaks. Wonder why there has been a shift in policy? It seems across all stages.

[Tdiz]

Probably been posted before but pretty funny Kevin Smith talking about Prince.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhcParuzpc

[Slugworth]

i guarantee you that most people who'd consider themselves in any way fans of music know Purple Rain, Kiss, I Would Die 4 U, When Doves Cry, Raspberry Beret, Little Red Corvette, I Wanna Be Your Lover, 1999, Let's Go Crazy... the list is endless.

Which he would probably go through in a 10 minute medley.

[FloorFiller]

what are the chances of a very hushed up smiths reunion? Morrisey and marr both active musically.....how do they get along these days?

zero, ever. they're pretty much the only split up band who i can say will never ever reform. there's just too much nasty history there, and Morrissey's a right stubborn git (who also doesn't need to reform the Smiths - he's got a damn good thing going with his solo output)

[Dora]

Having a huge music test I can quite happily listen to anything from screaming Jay Hawkins to radiohead, nicky blackmarket to system of a down however Prince just stands out as an all time great, and it can't be an age thing as I'm 31

[Fivefingerjohn]

Here we go, the classic 'you're not a fan of music if you don't like Prince'... Prince fans drastically overestimate how far reaching Prince's music actually is.

I'm no prince fan but I know 7 of these. I'd be pretty shocked if others didn't

[FrancisH]

I'm no prince fan but I know 7 of these. I'd be pretty shocked if others didn't

I know two actually, not one... *shrug* are you shocked?

Edit: I mean, don't get me wrong, I do believe he's massive... but I also believe there's a lot of people who are just 'meh' about his stuff, really.

Edited March 24, 2015 by FrancisH

[talktoplayer10]

They not from the same IP addresses.

Chill, it's the time of year when new people might arrive, excited about the fest.

i arrive every year, mainly because i forget my password every year.

[TomViolence]

Does it get better than Purple Rain? I'm always tempted to delve into his back catalogue because of the high praise on here but I really dislike Purple Rain yet it seems to be his most popular song

[Dora]

I would die for you is a cracking song, had it in my head all day. Let's go crazy is another beaut

[Fivefingerjohn]

I know two actually, not one... *shrug* are you shocked?

Edit: I mean, don't get me wrong, I do believe he's massive... but I also believe there's a lot of people who are just 'meh' about his stuff, really.

I think u'd know them if ud heard them. I'd guess I'd know the other 2 if I heard them. Can't be arsed checking tho

[Fivefingerjohn]

Does it get better than Purple Rain? I'm always tempted to delve into his back catalogue because of the high praise on here but I really dislike Purple Rain yet it seems to be his most popular song

I'd say his music covers different genres so there's something for most people in there somewhere. But Its also something that prevents me from being a big fan. Can't stand some of the stuff

[Glastoboy]

Oi,you lot!

When did it become ok to start bandying P*****'s name around willy nilly? You know he's a sensitive flower to all this new-age social media stuff. He probably thinks the Eavis' own this fourm and are just using his name again to generate publicity for their little garden fete.

Stop it. Stop it now. If there is any truth at all in this purple rumour, you b*st*rds can't go and ruin it now at this late stage.

[EighteenSixty7]

I've been listening to Prince since around the turn of the year. I went for it and bought a load of albums and don't regret a single one. I've still got a lot more to get too. D.M.S.R is probably one of my favourite tracks by anyone, can't stop playing that.

Edited March 24, 2015 by EighteenSixty7

[Justiceforcedave]

I thought everyone agreed not to use the P***** word?

[Rose-Colored Boy]

That bass.

[TheSeventhOne]

Stinker of a tune though.

[Jakkkkobz]

If by some miracle he does play I hope he brings the NPG Hornz