News just in, Glasto-ites: Gorillaz to replace U2

Posted on May 26th, 2010 GuitarSavvy No comments

Following on from the news that U2 have pulled out of Glasto, (not to mention a significant chunk of their US dates on their 360^o tour)… they will be replaced by virtual band the Gorillaz featuring Blur frontman Damon Albarn.

The Gorillaz released their latest album (Plastic Peach) in March and it features guest performances by the likes of Lou Reed, Bobby Womack and Snoop Dogg although no word yet if the Gorillaz will be “joined” on stage by any guests.

Are you going to Glastonbury Festival 2010? What do you think of this development? C’mon, don’t be shy.

Thanks to BBC News.

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Roundup – U2 pull out of Glasto, Led Zepelin may step in! Slipknot bass player found dead, Stones Number 1 again

Posted on May 26th, 2010 GuitarSavvy No comments

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A huge blow to the Glastonbury festival organisers and fans when it became clear Bono (who underwent emergency surgery on his back after after injuring himself and experiencing partial paralysis in his legs during rehearsals for the band’s current tour) wouldn’t be fit in time for the festival and that U2 would have to pull out of Glasto.  Then Jimmy Page went on record (well, in the Sun newspaper) stating he wouldn’t rule out a Led Zep reunion to fill in for U2. A real case of Oh NNNnnnn… YEEESS if it comes to pass!  Having said that, Coldplay are also rumoured to be interested in stepping in. Not so good.

The death of Slipknot bass player Paul Gray is still not explained as police await the results of a toxicology screen as part of an autopsy on Paul’s body. “Maggots” (Slipknot fans) around the world are still in shock at Paul’s death. Watch this space for more news.

The Rolling Stones remastered album, Exile on Main Street hits the album chart top spot – the Stones’ first number one for more than 16 years!

Any other news… hmmm… Yes – I’m just back from Paris, France.  Had a great time ta very much. Was entertained by a George Bush-hating guitarist on the steps of the Sacre Coeur.  I didn’t have the heart to tell him Obama got in. Took some poor quality video which I may fire up here.  Or not.

Peace

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Glasto lineup revealed earlier – Slash the Ubiquitous is on there

Posted on April 15th, 2010 GuitarSavvy No comments

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The Glastonbury Festival 2010 Lineup was announced earlier today – Slash and his band seem to be hitting several festivals this summer – joining them at Glasto are a couple of smaller acts called U2 (I’d never heard of them either… not bad apparently) and Muse. The full lineup can be seen on the Glasto website.

Blur at Glastonbury Festival 2009

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