Legends Slot 2025

[NorthernSoul52]

Just now, giantkatestacks said:

I Hear You're a Racist Now Bryan

I absolutely knew me saying that and having a Father Jack icon would conjure a response like that somewhere!

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, giantkatestacks said:

I Hear You're a Racist Now Bryan

[4AssedMonkey]

13 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

Over here?  He's based in the UK...

 

Genuinely had no idea.  Thought he still lived in the Caribbean. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

6 minutes ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

 

Genuinely had no idea.  Thought he still lived in the Caribbean. 

 

He was born there I think - but for all practical purposes he's a UK act. He's got an MBE.

[danbailey80]

On 9/23/2024 at 3:16 PM, NorthernSoul52 said:

I've said it before, I'll say it again - Bryan Adams.

He has enough hits for every single song in set to be known by most. 

 

Great live band and he's amusing, self depreciating on stage, would be perfect afternoon Pyramid. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 hours ago, danbailey80 said:

He has enough hits for every single song in set to be known by most. 

 

Great live band and he's amusing, self depreciating on stage, would be perfect afternoon Pyramid. 

I’d agree with that. Seen him in an arena and certainly was a great singalong , hit after hit. Might not be everyone’s choice but would be ideal on a Sunday afternoon 

[danbailey80]

1 hour ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

I’d agree with that. Seen him in an arena and certainly was a great singalong , hit after hit. Might not be everyone’s choice but would be ideal on a Sunday afternoon 

There aren't many artists who would be everyone's choice on a Sunday afternoon.

 

But yes he def fits a criteria of loads of singalong hits, great voice that carries and his band are amazing (which is not what can be said for a few legends recently). 

[angelin]

Sting will pop up somewhere.

[CaledonianGonzo]

21 minutes ago, angelin said:

Sting will pop up somewhere.

 

The two other festivals he's announced are being branded his only UK mainland festival shows.

[Ayrshire Chris]

5 hours ago, danbailey80 said:

There aren't many artists who would be everyone's choice on a Sunday afternoon.

 

But yes he def fits a criteria of loads of singalong hits, great voice that carries and his band are amazing (which is not what can be said for a few legends recently). 

The opening of summer of 69 would get them off their picnic chairs 😉😊

[Peter_Quaife]

4 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

The opening of summer of 69 would get them off their picnic chairs 😉😊

 

:)... I've been hoping for the groover for a good while. Would be a perfect legends slot 

[danbailey80]

15 hours ago, angelin said:

Sting will pop up somewhere.

I'd love this too.

 

The cool gang will have a sh*t fit!

[NorthernSoul52]

23 hours ago, danbailey80 said:

He has enough hits for every single song in set to be known by most. 

 

Great live band and he's amusing, self depreciating on stage, would be perfect afternoon Pyramid. 

Yep. Can only assume there's some stumbling block in there - isn't he pro-badger or something?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, NorthernSoul52 said:

Yep. Can only assume there's some stumbling block in there - isn't he pro-badger or something?

 

Inasmuch as It's Not A Band Slot, It's Not A Rock Slot either.  Arguably the latter is more of a rule.

 

That said, there are worse candidates than Adams.

[NorthernSoul52]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

Inasmuch as It's Not A Band Slot, It's Not A Rock Slot either.  Arguably the latter is more of a rule.

 

That said, there are worse candidates than Adams.

Fair enough.

[danbailey80]

Bryan Adams is a solo artist who usually plays with a backing band. Like Sting. And like Shania Twain, Diana Ross, Kylie. Barry Gibb, Jeff, Lionel Richie, Dolly etc. 

 

Yes, the more rock style thing is something unusual but they'd be moronic to not have someone on that slot because they were more rock than pop/ country...They are capable of moronic choices on the main stages though. 

 

I'd say the fact he is male is an issue if they don't have any female headliners or even only one.

 

 

[Skip997]

3 minutes ago, danbailey80 said:

 

 

They  are capable of moronic choices on the main stages 

 

 

Yeah, several every year, especially on The Pyramid 

[incident]

4 minutes ago, danbailey80 said:

Bryan Adams is a solo artist who usually plays with a backing band. Like Sting. And like Shania Twain, Diana Ross, Kylie. Barry Gibb, Jeff, Lionel Richie, Dolly etc. 

 

Yes, the more rock style thing is something unusual but they'd be moronic to not have someone on that slot because they were more rock than pop/ country...They are capable of moronic choices on the main stages though. 

 

I'd say the fact he is male is an issue if they don't have any female headliners or even only one.

 

Yeah clearly the "rock" thing isn't going to be an inhibiting factor.

 

For me the main thing working against him (in the short term) is that he's overly available - if they have the option to book an act like (for example) Cher who's older and unlikely to be available again, then they absolutely should do so. Adams is likely to still be available in 10 years time and so they can keep that card in the pocket and play it when they're stuck.

[danbailey80]

Indeed. It's hard to pick a 'Most Prone to Moronic Choices Stage'  award but I think Pyramid just wins over The Other. 

 

[danbailey80]

1 minute ago, incident said:

 

Yeah clearly the "rock" thing isn't going to be an inhibiting factor.

 

For me the main thing working against him (in the short term) is that he's overly available - if they have the option to book an act like (for example) Cher who's older and unlikely to be available again, then they absolutely should do so. Adams is likely to still be available in 10 years time and so they can keep that card in the pocket and play it when they're stuck.

Agree.

 

(Cher just isn't happening though but get your point)

[A Particular Grey Chihuahu]

It's be huge if they did get Cher though. The field would be packed!

[danbailey80]

2 hours ago, A Particular Grey Chihuahu said:

It's be huge if they did get Cher though. The field would be packed!

The only small group of people in the world that have even considered the possibility of Cher, who doesn't tour anymore, can't sing and now mimes to headline a major festival is efestivals. 😂

 

Yep the field would be rammed. Would it be any good? Nope

 

Edited September 26 by danbailey80

[incident]

15 minutes ago, danbailey80 said:

The only small group of people in the world that have even considered the possibility of Cher, who doesn't tour anymore, can't sing and now mimes to headline a major festival is efestivals. 😂

 

Yep the field would be rammed. Would it be any good? Nope

 

There's literally been press articles (yes, of debatable reliability) saying she's "in meaningful talks" to do it, so I'm not sure why you think it's a surprise we'd consider the possibility.. And nobody has said headline.

[giantkatestacks]

2 hours ago, incident said:

 

Yeah clearly the "rock" thing isn't going to be an inhibiting factor.

 

For me the main thing working against him (in the short term) is that he's overly available - if they have the option to book an act like (for example) Cher who's older and unlikely to be available again, then they absolutely should do so. Adams is likely to still be available in 10 years time and so they can keep that card in the pocket and play it when they're stuck.

For me I would rather have him now when he can still sing than wait ten years and get into a Diana/Dolly situation. I would rather have a lesser act who can deliver than a legend who cant (sorry Cher!)

[CaledonianGonzo]

How do you know Cher wouldn't deliver?