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Well I guess I was talking more about Roger Waters. I don't see why people go crazy for him, when it seems to me the best song writers ever in Pink Floyd were Syd Barrett, Gilmour, and then Waters. But still with the Who it's just not the same band. The chemistry is not there that gave them legendary status. Their just not the same band that wrote that music the same way that McCartney and Ringo wouldn't be the Beatles. Of course I would go see them if there's nothing else to do to hear songs I love, but it wouldn't be the same. And I wouldn't be excited about the headliners.
Ill agree about Waters at least. I'm fully confident it would be a great stage show and the musicians would be solid, but their are certain songs in the wall that will just sound wrong without gilmour. However i could totally do with a Gilmour solo set instead.
Agree to disagree about the who. they are still one hell of a live band.
I mean Zeppelin doesnt have Bonham who is just as important to their sound as Moon, but i dont know how many people would turn up their noses at them.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Post by awolfatthedoor on Nov 30, 2009 13:08:40 GMT -5
The novelty of Zeppelin coming back together would be enough to excite everyone instantly. But I bet if they stuck around like the Rolling Stones or the Who people would be complaining about Plant's voice or their showmanship. And imo the Rolling Stones have a better discography than Zeppelin. I don't really know what I'm getting at. I guess I haven't seen the Who and I definitely would go to a set to check it out, but it just seems to me like they would be a cover band. I know that's not the best term I can find, and obviously they would be one hell of a cover band, but the Who that are touring right now are not the real Who. And I'm about to pull a Curb and say having said that I would go see them and I'm sure they would put on a good enough show.
I just want to see Bonnaroo go after bands like Phish, Jay Z, Daft Punk, of Radiohead or other bands that in 20 years kids will be complaining that they're only seeing a portion of the members or a shell of the former show. (I'm going to get killed for a kind of insult thrown at Led Zeppelin)
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-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Post by awolfatthedoor on Nov 30, 2009 13:46:23 GMT -5
I guess it sounds like I'm hating, but it's not so much that I don't want to see the Who. I just would rather not see Waters, the Who, and the Dead occupying the top three spots. I like all their music, but like I said I want headliners to be occupied for the most part by artists that are still putting out great music or artists that are at the top of their game. Waters, the Who, and the Dead would be unbelievably awesome in the 70's but it's 2009 Radiohead, Phish, and The White Stripes are more appealing from the point of going to see the concert to me. I really do like all three of the older artists I mentioned on record or bootleg, but in terms of relevancy and festival headliners I would rather have the latter three.
"All in all, the creative act is not performed by the artist alone.. the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act." -- Marcel Duchamp
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Post by candyflippedaround on Dec 1, 2009 17:31:50 GMT -5
clapton and beck would be a dream come true, but i think bruce, phish and byrne tops that easily for my tastes anyways. also based on recent years lineups i dont think they would book 3 headliners that appeal to the same audience, which the who clapton and u2 all have IMO.
i have said this before and will say it again. i would die to see neil young on the farm
Post by iamscaremongering on Dec 2, 2009 0:00:54 GMT -5
I'm surprised there hasn't been more speculation about Paul McCartney playing, especially considering that he has said the 2010 world tour will be his last.
echoing what people have said above, i'd be really surprised if they had more than one major "classic rock" headliner. u2, mccartney, clapton/beck, or roger waters, but not more than one of them.
How about a hip-hop Super Jam (though not really a jam) to lead into Radiohead on Friday nite?
Just give a 2 hour block and the stage to Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, and DJ Hi-Tek. 2 sweet hours of Kweli, Mos Def, Common, Black Star, Reflection Eternal. Mmm mmm MMM!
Friday Nite
8:00-10:00 - Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, & DJ Hi-Tek
10:45 - 1:15 - Radiohead
2:00 - 4:00 - Daft Punk
That would make for the most unbelievable nite ever. Ever.
How about a hip-hop Super Jam (though not really a jam) to lead into Radiohead on Friday nite?
Just give a 2 hour block and the stage to Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, and DJ Hi-Tek. 2 sweet hours of Kweli, Mos Def, Common, Black Star, Reflection Eternal. Mmm mmm MMM!
Friday Nite
8:00-10:00 - Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, & DJ Hi-Tek
10:45 - 1:15 - Radiohead
2:00 - 4:00 - Daft Punk
That would make for the most unbelievable nite ever. Ever.
none of these artists will show up except for maybe common and mos def
Post by TheFudgeFactory on Dec 2, 2009 13:49:08 GMT -5
I'm not ready to rule Jay-z out yet, if he was playing saturday night at that festival I would. But since he is playing friday night, that would give him plenty of time to get back to the States and be ready for a Saturday night slot, whether that would be a headliner or late night spot.
What happens if my tee shot lands on a bird's back and he carries it out of bounds but then is attacked by a larger bird who grabs the ball and drops it in the hole? Is that still a hole in one? 'Cause that's how I'm gonna play it.
Well I guess I was talking more about Roger Waters. I don't see why people go crazy for him, when it seems to me the best song writers ever in Pink Floyd were Syd Barrett, Gilmour, and then Waters. But still with the Who it's just not the same band. The chemistry is not there that gave them legendary status. Their just not the same band that wrote that music the same way that McCartney and Ringo wouldn't be the Beatles. Of course I would go see them if there's nothing else to do to hear songs I love, but it wouldn't be the same. And I wouldn't be excited about the headliners.
I don't really have an issue with Waters going around touring on performing Dark Side of the Moon or The Wall because he really did most of the heavy lifting in writing those albums.
It's the equivalent of Fogerty going and playing a setlist comprised mostly of CCR songs. He wrote them. He should play them with or without the band.
I honestly think the reason why I don't mind Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, and John Fogerty touring and playing the songs of their original bands is that they tour under their own name, while the Who still tour billed as the original band. When it's only 1/2 of the original lineup, it's not the same. There is a reason that when Robert Plant/Jimmy Page paired up in the '90s, they went as "Page & Plant" and not "Led Zeppelin"...
I wouldn't mind seeing the Who, but in all honesty I'd prefer John Fogerty, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Clapton & Beck, U2, or the Rolling Stones all much, much more...
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
^Got to disagree with you there. All of the Canadians previously mentioned would be fine with me. I don't know if I could handle "Summer of '69" on the Farm.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts