Skip997 Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 6 minutes ago, Looother said:Roger Waters should have "problematic" in his notes, probably in bold and capital letters. Nothing “problematic” about Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 51 minutes ago, Skip997 said: Nothing “problematic” about Roger Some may disagree! “Sadly @rogerwaters you are antisemitic to your rotten core,” Samson tweeted. “Also a Putin apologist and a lying, thieving, hypocritical, tax-avoiding, lip-synching, misogynistic, sick-with-envy, megalomaniac. Enough of your nonsense.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looother Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Also David Byrne, potentially? He'd be a dream booking for me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Although I don't think he is quite legend material, it looks like "the log" has retired too. But what a setlist... https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kenny-loggins/2023/santa-barbara-bowl-santa-barbara-ca-5ba0473c.html Maybe Michael McDonald can sub him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, Looother said: Also David Byrne, potentially? He'd be a dream booking for me... That's an interesting name. I think if he knew what the slot was, "got it", and went in all guns blazing with faithful versions of the songs everyone knows then it could be an all-timer. But unfortunately I think it's more likely that we didn't get that, and that he'd probably alienate half the crowd by about 20 minutes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Good to see Conviction of The Heart and Celebrate My Home on the Loggins setlist. There'd be a hundred thousand furious Glastonbury goers standing there fuming if Loggins didnt bring out the big guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, incident said: That's an interesting name. I think if he knew what the slot was, "got it", and went in all guns blazing with faithful versions of the songs everyone knows then it could be an all-timer. But unfortunately I think it's more likely that we didn't get that, and that he'd probably alienate half the crowd by about 20 minutes in. I dunno, those utopia setlists and the accompanying film were fantastic. Think I vaguely recall someone here saying they went/were going to it. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/david-byrne/2022/st-james-theatre-new-york-ny-bb6b146.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 Scenes when it’s Will Smith. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierc Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 20 hours ago, clarkete said: I dunno, those utopia setlists and the accompanying film were fantastic. Think I vaguely recall someone here saying they went/were going to it. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/david-byrne/2022/st-james-theatre-new-york-ny-bb6b146.html The film was awesome but I was less sure about how that would translate to a festival surrounding. Although tbf I think he did it at Coachella. There any talk he's planning to go back on tour soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 11 hours ago, nikkic said: Scenes when it’s Will Smith. Would be unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 14 hours ago, nikkic said: Scenes when it’s Will Smith. The same Will Smith who has never played a full length gig in his entire career…? Don’t get yr hopes up… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 3 hours ago, charlierc said: The film was awesome but I was less sure about how that would translate to a festival surrounding. Although tbf I think he did it at Coachella. There any talk he's planning to go back on tour soon? I'd be flabbergasted if he did, but then he's certainly done some US ones as you say. Think at different times @Neil has met some or all of talking heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 Regarding Joel I can't help but look at those Cardiff prices and wonder if he does m/any events on the cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Smokey, Ozzy and Phil Collins are all retired on health grounds. Hasn't Patti Smith played twice in recent years in an early-ish Pyramid slot? If they've booked her twice as non-legend, why would they bump her up now? Not big enough or enough tunes - that's why. Celine Dion hasn't played outside of Vegas for years and has serious health problems so very, very unlikely. Belinda Carlisle is a great shout. Missed out on her last UK tour but a pal went and said it was a cracking gig and her voice is still 10/10. I'd be there for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwoo Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 On 8/10/2024 at 2:47 PM, incident said: So.. I've been trying to compile a pseudo definitive list of Legends Slot contenders and I've reached a point where I'm prepared to share it. This list contains everyone I've seen seriously suggested on this and several other previous threads, or in the wider world, that meet the following criteria: - Aged 50+ (record lowest to date is Kylie at 51) - Minimum 30 year career (record lowest to date is Al Green, at 33) - Solo, or solo-led acts only (as per precedent) - Hasn't done The Legends Slot before - If they have previously played the festival, it was a while ago (only exception to date being Ray Davies in 2010) So my questions - from this list, what names have I missed? Are there any retirements or deaths I've missed? Or any other notes that should be added as to why someone is more or less likely than others? I shouldn't need to clarify this, but obviously inclusion here is in no way an endorsement on my part, so I'm not interested in arguing the case over acts being too small or not suitable. Artist DOB Age Started Notes Alanis Morissette 01/06/1974 50 1987 Annie Lennox 25/12/1954 69 1976 Art Garfunkel 05/11/1941 82 1956 Presumed Retired Barbara Streisand 24/04/1942 82 1959 Officially Retired Barry Manilow 17/06/1943 81 1964 In the process of retiring - played "final UK show" in June 2024 Belinda Carlisle 17/08/1958 65 1977 Billy Idol 30/11/1955 68 1976 Billy Joel 09/05/1949 75 1964 Probably too big to accept Billy Ocean 21/01/1950 74 1969 Bob Dylan 24/05/1941 83 1957 Wildly unsuitable Bob Seger 06/05/1945 79 1961 Officially Retired Bryan Adams 05/11/1959 64 1975 Carly Simon 25/06/1943 81 1963 Presumed retired Carole King 09/02/1942 82 1958 Very rarely plays live Celine Dion 30/03/1968 56 1980 Chaka Khan 23/03/1953 71 1970 Cher 20/05/1946 78 1963 Cliff Richard 14/10/1940 83 1958 Likely BBC "issues" Daryl Hall 11/10/1946 77 1965 David Gilmour 06/03/1946 78 1963 Dionne Warwick 12/12/1940 83 1955 Don Henley 22/07/1947 77 1964 Eric Clapton 30/04/1945 79 1962 Problematic Garth Brooks 07/02/1962 62 1985 Probably too big to accept Gary Barlow 20/01/1971 53 1986 Gladys Knight 28/05/1944 80 1948 Gloria Estefan 01/09/1957 66 1975 Gloria Gaynor 07/09/1943 80 1965 Grace Jones 19/05/1948 76 1973 Huey Lewis 05/07/1950 74 1971 Jennifer Lopez 24/07/1969 55 1989 Joan Armatrading 09/12/1950 73 1972 Joan Jett 22/09/1958 65 1975 John Fogerty 28/05/1945 79 1959 Jon Bon Jovi 02/03/1962 62 1975 Joni Mitchell 07/11/1943 80 1964 Very rarely plays live, doesn't leave North America Kate Bush 30/07/1958 66 1975 Presumed retired, probably too big to accept Kenny Loggins 07/01/1948 76 1968 CalGo wouldn't recognise him Mariah Carey 27/03/1969 55 1988 Missy Elliott 01/07/1971 53 1988 Nile Rodgers & Chic 19/09/1952 71 1972 Ozzy Osbourne 03/12/1948 75 1967 Patti Smith 30/12/1946 77 1967 Peter Gabriel 13/02/1950 74 1965 Phil Collins 30/01/1951 73 1963 Robbie Williams 13/01/1974 50 1990 Rod Stewart 10/01/1945 79 1961 Roger Waters 06/09/1943 80 1964 Smokey Robinson 19/02/1940 84 1955 Snoop Dogg 20/10/1971 52 1991 Stevie Nicks 26/05/1948 76 1966 Sting 02/12/1951 72 1969 Tom Waits 07/12/1949 74 1969 Very rarely plays live, doesn't leave North America Tracy Chapman 30/03/1964 60 1986 Presumed retired Van Morrison 31/08/1945 78 1958 Will Smith 25/09/1968 55 1985 So.. What do I need to change / update? Wow, this list makes me feel old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 29 minutes ago, 4AssedMonkey said: Smokey, Ozzy and Phil Collins are all retired on health grounds. Hasn't Patti Smith played twice in recent years in an early-ish Pyramid slot? If they've booked her twice as non-legend, why would they bump her up now? Not big enough or enough tunes - that's why. Celine Dion hasn't played outside of Vegas for years and has serious health problems so very, very unlikely. Belinda Carlisle is a great shout. Missed out on her last UK tour but a pal went and said it was a cracking gig and her voice is still 10/10. I'd be there for that. Also played in less high profile slot (the PlayStation 3 SingStar karaoke stage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 And Ill say it again, the fact Clapton hasn't played is absolutely mental. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 3 minutes ago, The Nal said: And Ill say it again, the fact Clapton hasn't played is absolutely mental. *throws up in mouth* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Clapton can go f**k himself. Morally and musically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Remember Al Green played the legends slot? 2nd legends slot ever I think? Remember when Bowie headlined? And when Jimmy Page played? And when Iggy played? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sable_Starr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lori_Mattix James Brown? Good gawd y'all https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown#Domestic_violence_arrests Remember the John Peel tent? https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/12/jimmy-savile-john-peel https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/john-peel-glastonbury-stage-petition-rename-b2116331.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasmanso Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 I would love to see Bob Dylan. can't remember if he ever played there before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punksnotdead Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 20 minutes ago, douglasmanso said: I would love to see Bob Dylan. can't remember if he ever played there before. Yeah he played in 98 (my first). He was bloody awful - and I'm a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 59 minutes ago, The Nal said: Remember Al Green played the legends slot? 2nd legends slot ever I think? Remember when Bowie headlined? And when Jimmy Page played? And when Iggy played? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sable_Starr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lori_Mattix James Brown? Good gawd y'all https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown#Domestic_violence_arrests Remember the John Peel tent? https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/12/jimmy-savile-john-peel https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/john-peel-glastonbury-stage-petition-rename-b2116331.html whataboutery. We're talking about Clapton. and not only is he a colossal and unrepentant racist, he's also a maker of dreadfully boring music, and a stealer of Beatle wives. 0.5/10, and that's just for the bit at the end of Layla, which he's probably nothing to do with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 2 minutes ago, balti-pie said: whataboutery. We're talking about Clapton. and not only is he a colossal and unrepentant racist, he's also a maker of dreadfully boring music, and a stealer of Beatle wives. 0.5/10, and that's just for the bit at the end of Layla, which he's probably nothing to do with. This Plus it’s fairly hard to think of a duller artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iphigenia Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 12 hours ago, maelzoid said: The same Will Smith who has never played a full length gig in his entire career…? Don’t get yr hopes up… I'm sure he could manage 40 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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