2023 legend slot

[tigger123]

2 hours ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

Actual "Legends" by any definition you like that are still performing and would NAIL this slot: -

• Billy Ocean
• Annie Lennox (inc. Eurythmics catalogue)
• Billy Joel
• Duran Duran.

Can't think of any more really.  I'm not sure I'd put Bon Jovi or GnR in that bracket.  Anyone else is probably headliner or nothing - Elton John, Depeche Mode, Fleetwood Mac etc.

Still think it's Steps.

Stevie Nicks solo? She’s playing a few dates next year 

[mph]

10 hours ago, Neil said:

has anyone ever covered a kylie song? does she even write her own stuff.

Seeing as you asked, here's an unexpected one

 

[4AssedMonkey]

2 hours ago, Tranquility of Solitude said:

Bob Dylan? Joni Mitchell? Neil Young? Van Morrison? Rod Stewart? David Gilmour? Not to suggest I think any of them will be doing this slot any time soon, but there’s plenty of artists who could readily be described as legends.

Agreed, but could you see any of them smashing the legend slot? The shortlist I had were the ones I would class as a bona fide legend AND would have the catalogue to really nail it for a broad audience. Can’t see any of those managing it TBF.

[Neil]

1 hour ago, mph said:

Seeing as you asked, here's an unexpected one

 

that's not a kylie song, its a cathy dennis song!

[UpAndDown]

2 hours ago, tigger123 said:

Stevie Nicks solo? She’s playing a few dates next year 

Would love to see her play Glasto, can't think of anything better on the pyramid than back to back FM bangers

[ClementsMike]

Dionne Warwick?

That would/could/should be a thing. 

[Punksnotdead]

44 minutes ago, ClementsMike said:

Dionne Warwick?

That would/could/should be a thing. 

She's in her 80's - is she still performing? If she is, then yes, she's a true legend.

[westholtschic]

14 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

She's in her 80's - is she still performing? If she is, then yes, she's a true legend.

Yes she is 

https://www.officialdionnewarwick.com/shows

[Dark Star]

6 hours ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

Actual "Legends" by any definition you like that are still performing and would NAIL this slot: -

• Billy Joel

Can't think of any more really.  I'm not sure I'd put Bon Jovi or GnR in that bracket.  Anyone else is probably headliner or nothing - Elton John, Depeche Mode, Fleetwood Mac etc.

Still think it's Steps.

Think you can safely add Billy Joel to the headliner or nothing list. 

[ClementsMike]

If Billy Joel is headliner or nothing then hes nothing I reckon. I could see him as an afternoon spot, potentially legend but although he has some hits and plays big crowds I just cant see him as iconic or leaving any real legacy.

[downtherabbithole]

It won't ever happen but Kate Bush would be iconic

[a6l6e6x]

29 minutes ago, ClementsMike said:

If Billy Joel is headliner or nothing then hes nothing I reckon. I could see him as an afternoon spot, potentially legend but although he has some hits and plays big crowds I just cant see him as iconic or leaving any real legacy.

I think this is a bad take. He’s a massive icon. Headlining Hyde park next year with very few tickets remaining

[ClementsMike]

15 minutes ago, a6l6e6x said:

I think this is a bad take. He’s a massive icon. Headlining Hyde park next year with very few tickets remaining

Yeah its perception I guess. I feel acts can become huge off well known hits but when you analyse it, the influence and impact they have is just not there. My wife went to see him some years back at Wembley. I was amazed at the scale of the gig ... maybe its just a radar thing? 😄

[WhatADin]

46 minutes ago, downtherabbithole said:

It won't ever happen but Kate Bush would be iconic

That would be amazing but, yeah... never happening 😞

[Justcalledtosay]

Chances of Phoebe Bridgers playing again next year? Touring with Swift up until the end of May 2023. Sunset on the Other maybe?

Edited November 11, 2022 by Justcalledtosay

[CaledonianGonzo]

13 hours ago, ClementsMike said:

Dionne Warwick?

That would/could/should be a thing. 

I'd definitely love to see her play, albeit in a different slot.

She was in the UK during Glastonbury week this summer, but it wasn't to be.

[gfa]

56 minutes ago, Justcalledtosay said:

Chances of Phoebe Bridgers playing again next year? Touring with Swift up until the end of May 2023. Sunset on the Other maybe?

As much as she is a legend i think you might be in the wrong thread! 🙂

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https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/2022/news/221010c.shtml

Surely must be in with a shout or have they done it before / ruled out for some reason. Huge exposure from i'm a celeb too

[Gnomicide]

14 hours ago, Sbco100 said:

Would love to see her play Glasto, can't think of anything better on the pyramid than back to back FM bangers

Currently 5 FM songs in her setlist Stevie Nicks Concert Setlist at Ak-Chin Pavilion, Phoenix on November 5, 2022 | setlist.fm

 

[sadimmock]

2 hours ago, a6l6e6x said:

I think this is a bad take. He’s a massive icon. Headlining Hyde park next year with very few tickets remaining

Totally unsuitable for Glastonbury though, 

[Tranquility of Solitude]

2 minutes ago, sadimmock said:

Totally unsuitable for Glastonbury though, 

Sorry, no offence intended... but what do you mean by that? It makes no sense to me. Of all the festivals out there, surely Glastonbury is the most eclectic?

[Skip997]

3 minutes ago, sadimmock said:

Totally unsuitable for Glastonbury though, 

Hold on a sec!

Why is Elton John apparently suitable for Glastonbury, yet Billy Joel isn't?

Makes no sense to me, I'd have them in the same bracket re type of music.

Genuine question

[TGCarr]

25 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Hold on a sec!

Why is Elton John apparently suitable for Glastonbury, yet Billy Joel isn't?

Makes no sense to me, I'd have them in the same bracket re type of music.

Genuine question

Billy is BST UK Exclusive

[timeforheroes]

30 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Hold on a sec!

Why is Elton John apparently suitable for Glastonbury, yet Billy Joel isn't?

Makes no sense to me, I'd have them in the same bracket re type of music.

Genuine question

Elton has far more hits and inter-generational status in the UK

[Tranquility of Solitude]

9 minutes ago, TGCarr said:

Billy is BST UK Exclusive

 

4 minutes ago, timeforheroes said:

Elton has far more hits and inter-generational status in the UK

Neither point makes Billy Joel unsuitable for Glastonbury though.

[Zacko]

3 hours ago, Justcalledtosay said:

Chances of Phoebe Bridgers playing again next year? Touring with Swift up until the end of May 2023. Sunset on the Other maybe?

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