Legends Slot 2025

[Skip997]

6 minutes ago, Looother said:Roger Waters should have "problematic" in his notes, probably in bold and capital letters.

Nothing “problematic” about Roger

[Avalon_Fields]

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.”

[Looother]

Also David Byrne, potentially? He'd be a dream booking for me...

[maelzoid]

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.

[incident]

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.

[CaledonianGonzo]

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.

[clarkete]

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

[nikkic]

Scenes when it’s Will Smith. 

[charlierc]

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?

[Ben7amin_]

11 hours ago, nikkic said:

Scenes when it’s Will Smith. 

 

Would be unreal. 

[maelzoid]

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…

[clarkete]

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?

 

[clarkete]

Regarding Joel I can't help but look at those Cardiff prices and wonder if he does m/any events on the cheap? 

[4AssedMonkey]

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.

[rwoo]

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!

[CaledonianGonzo]

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)

[The Nal]

And Ill say it again, the fact Clapton hasn't played is absolutely mental. 

[clarkete]

3 minutes ago, The Nal said:

And Ill say it again, the fact Clapton hasn't played is absolutely mental. 

*throws up in mouth*

[balti-pie]

Clapton can go f**k himself. Morally and musically. 

[The Nal]

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

[douglasmanso]

I would love to see Bob Dylan. can't remember if he ever played there before.

[Punksnotdead]

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. 

[balti-pie]

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. 

[Skip997]

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 

[Iphigenia]

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.