Lozz196 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, EssexBuccaneer said: If Dave Grohl can take the train to Glastonbury, what excuse can anyone else have? 😀 It’s funny, the younger me feels really let down by this lack of rock star extravagance but the current me applauds this wholeheartedly as Mr G being both grounded and aware of the worlds bigger issues. Well done to him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 4 hours ago, borntohang said: Great aren't they? The genre is a variation on Cumbia. Thank you, I'll have to look up some more of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 4 hours ago, borntohang said: They do, yeah. Not much of our stuff onstage in geenral this year but we had LB playing in the warehouse this morning. Some nice lingering shots of the backline too, thank you very much Mr Beeb Cam Op. "Our" stuff?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 8 hours ago, EssexBuccaneer said: If Dave Grohl can take the train to Glastonbury, what excuse can anyone else have? 😀 They're too rich and important to arrive with the common people I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Lozz196 said: It’s funny, the younger me feels really let down by this lack of rock star extravagance but the current me applauds this wholeheartedly as Mr G being both grounded and aware of the worlds bigger issues. Well done to him. Bloody foreigner, lefty, liberal, woke, communist, union supporting, extinction rebeliing, environmentalist, lefty, oil stopping, marxist, liberal, socialist elite. Who the hell does he think he is? At least that'll be the GB News/Daily Mail take on it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntohang Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 13 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: "Our" stuff?! I work at Hiwatt, not for Los Bitchos! The amps they're loaning came from our workshop though, which is always nice to see on TV. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, borntohang said: I work at Hiwatt, not for Los Bitchos! The amps they're loaning came from our workshop though, which is always nice to see on TV. I'm watching their set now. Good stuff! Nice Tina Weymouth vibe from bassist Josefine Jonsson. (not to be confused with the other Josefine Jonsson, who appears to be an ahem specialist ladieswear photographer, I discovered from google today - luckily I'm not in the office) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Just watched the Lightning Seeds set on the recommendation of my twenty-something year old daughter who was there and saw them live. What a great set, super slick and tight. Better live than in the studio IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Got some QotSA on now, nice to see Jon Theodore on drums, previously seen doing a Animal from the Muppets behind the kit with The Mars Volta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, toneknob said: Got some QotSA on now, nice to see Jon Theodore on drums, previously seen doing a Animal from the Muppets behind the kit with The Mars Volta I was disappointed when Joey Costillo left QOTSA but I think Jon Theodore is their best drummer so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I enjoyed the QOTSA set even if they look like a disparate bunch of criminals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: What about the flags? No one can possibly see the stage past the flags. Oh and the liberal political indoctrination, don't forget that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Is this the most senior citizen Glasto ever? Candi Staton 83, Debbie Harry 77, Sparks 77 & 74, EJ 76, Cat Stevens 74, Chrissie Hynde 71, Neil Barnes of Leftfield 63 or 62, Axl Rose 61, Fatboy Slim, Duff McKagen and Barrington Levy all 59, Slash 57, Dave Grohl 54. Take heart, BC posse. there's plenty of time yet to get booked 😁. BTW I'm a slip of a lad of a mere 52 summers 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Barking Spiders said: Is this the most senior citizen Glasto ever? Candi Staton 83, Debbie Harry 77, Sparks 77 & 74, EJ 76, Cat Stevens 74, Chrissie Hynde 71, Neil Barnes of Leftfield 63 or 62, Axl Rose 61, Fatboy Slim, Duff McKagen and Barrington Levy all 59, Slash 57, Dave Grohl 54. Take heart, BC posse. there's plenty of time yet to get booked 😁. BTW I'm a slip of a lad of a mere 52 summers That's 15 musicians out of literally thousands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Just watched the Louis Cole set. Blimey, what a band! Tomorrow I dare say I shall be watching it again … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 10 hours ago, borntohang said: I work at Hiwatt, not for Los Bitchos! The amps they're loaning came from our workshop though, which is always nice to see on TV. That's what I meant! Hiwatt is my absolute dream amplifier - Live At Leeds is THE bass tone! One day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Having a trawl on various socials and reading threads about some of the older bands/artistes playing this year...lot of posts about Debbie Harry (voice gone/just stop), Generation Sex (shambolic), Sparks (just play the hits), GnR (is that Ian Beale/Mick Hucknall?). There's also a huge trend of responses trying to shutdown negative opinion, along the lines of 'My mother used to say if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all.' I do wonder whether many of the respondees were actually around when these [older] acts were at their peak, rather than just using Glastonbury as a box ticking exercise. I also question whether many who went have something wrong with their ears. On the positive side, while I'm not particularly a fan of Manic Street Preachers, their set was clearly well rehearsed, on point and hugely enjoyable. Queens of the Stone Age, likewise. Same goes the Foo Fighters (even though I can't stand them). It's all well and good posting positive comments about these, but people posting negatives about Debbie Harry are just hit with a barrage of retorts about her being 77, how fantastic she is for that age and how she's doing her best. Honestly, who cares about how old anyone is? If you can't do it, then don't do it. Just because you're classified as a legend, does not equate to your performance being legendary. Someone needs to have a frank conversation with Debbie Harry and say, 'You know, love. It's over. Retire gracefully. You can't hit the notes any more and surrounding yourself with a couple of guitarists who are young enough to be your grandchildren just looks creepy. It's embarrassing.' 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 33 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Honestly, who cares about how old anyone is? If you can't do it, then don't do it. Just because you're classified as a legend, does not equate to your performance being legendary. Someone needs to have a frank conversation with Debbie Harry and say, 'You know, love. It's over. Retire gracefully. You can't hit the notes any more and surrounding yourself with a couple of guitarists who are young enough to be your grandchildren just looks creepy. It's embarrassing.' Although I would generally agree with you I think maybe there is a difference between a festival appearance and a 'proper' gig. If I've paid good money to see that bands particular gig I would expect them to deliver the goods. But if they were part of a multiband line up I wouldn't be so bothered. Looking at the TV footage there seemed to be thousands of people enjoying Blondies set regardless. A bit of sunshine, a few drinks and a feel good vibe singing along to a load of songs that brought back your teen memories is not a bad afternoon for most of the general public. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I think there is a big difference between seeing a group when you are there and watching it on the telly. I saw some of it yesterday. Saw blondie, watched the first half of the first song and thought, no, won't watch that - she was hitting the notes though, but everything else was wrong. Saw sparks - they did do some of the hits and I thought they did pretty well, not that much different to what they always were - crowd seemed to like them. GnR, well, they were always bad - impressed they made it on stage, so techincally better than they used to be. Generation Sex, well, we actually watched a few songs as we were laughing so much, so no arguments there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 My opinion on Elton and Blondie, having finally had a chance to watch their sets: Debbie Harry is, worryingly, starting to look like my old Nan (R.I.P).... and doesn't sing as well as her... Chris Stein's guitar stylings are sorely missed.... and temp bassist Glen Matlock lacks the required 'groove' while disappointingly simplifying the classic basslines on Rapture, Atomic etc. Leigh Foxx please get well soon. The songs need you! Clem Burke.... pure quality as always. A monster drummer and still the best thing about the band... Elton John.... Wow!! What can I say?!?! An absolute masterclass in songwriting & performance! Emotional, stirring, celebratory and uplifting in equal measure. His band are stunning & I particularly enjoyed Matt Bissonette's bass playing, honouring the beautiful, melodic basslines of the late, great Dee Murray while making them his own. How lucky we are to live in a time where so much amazing music has been made and performed.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, cetera said: My opinion on Elton and Blondie, having finally had a chance to watch their sets: Debbie Harry is, worryingly, starting to look like my old Nan (R.I.P).... and doesn't sing as well as her... Chris Stein's guitar stylings are sorely missed.... and temp bassist Glen Matlock lacks the required 'groove' while disappointingly simplifying the classic basslines on Rapture, Atomic etc. Leigh Foxx please get well soon. The songs need you! Clem Burke.... pure quality as always. A monster drummer and still the best thing about the band... Elton John.... Wow!! What can I say?!?! An absolute masterclass in songwriting & performance! Emotional, stirring, celebratory and uplifting in equal measure. His band are stunning & I particularly enjoyed Matt Bissonette's bass playing, honouring the beautiful, melodic basslines of the late, great Dee Murray while making them his own. How lucky we are to live in a time where so much amazing music has been made and performed.... I was going to post, but this is sort of exactly what I’d of written- only difference would be that ‘my’ Nan couldn’t sing for toffee. Was going to mention Glen Matlock, but wasn’t sure if I’d of been accused of talking rubbish- but he’s nowhere near the bass player needed for the groove of those Blondie songs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 27 minutes ago, cetera said: How lucky we are to live in a time where so much amazing music has been made and performed.... This. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Wasn't most of Elton's music created decades ago? And since that was his last show, its not being performed any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: Honestly, who cares about how old anyone is? If you can't do it, then don't do it. Just because you're classified as a legend, does not equate to your performance being legendary. Someone needs to have a frank conversation with Debbie Harry and say, 'You know, love. It's over. Retire gracefully. You can't hit the notes any more and surrounding yourself with a couple of guitarists who are young enough to be your grandchildren just looks creepy. It's embarrassing.' It's also lucrative. There is no supply without demand, from those who want to tick the box and say they saw Blondie, GnR, whoever, and those who still watch it on the telly, keeping the viewing figures high enough to justify another meander through the festivals next year. If someone offers you big money to plod through the greatest hits one more time, and you enjoy going through the motions, you'd be a fool not to take it. Screw the begrudgers. By the time your favourite band is playing large arenas, or stadiums, or is high up on the bill at festivals, their best days are long behind them, anyway. If you didn't see them when they were playing small, filthy sweatboxes, you've probably missed the really good stuff already 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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