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Rush. U2. Radiohead. 311. System of a Down reunion. Allman Bros. David Gilmour. Dixie Chicks comeback. MMJ on main stage. Chemical Bros. Prodigy. ACDC. Sabbath (with either Ozzy or Dio). Soundgarden reunion. Foo Fighters. 3 hr Mars Volta late night. REM back with Bill Berry. GNR reunion. KOL. STS9. National. Flogging Molly.
RUUUUUUUUUUUSH...I would lose my f*cking mind if that were to happen
6/18: Phish in Hartford 6/25: Phish in Camden 7/2-7/4: Nateva 7/17: God Street Wine at Irving Plaza 7/23-7/25: String Cheese at Red Rocks!! 8/17-8/18: Phish at Jones Beach 9/3: Rush at PNC
This Bonnaroo lineup is in dire need of some Rush.
^^^And for the GnR thing I would be open arms to it if they didn't play to much of their newer material
I would love to see SOAD at Roo, of course they would probably ruin it forever, but it has already been ruined by so many bands over the past few years, that one more ruination will be ok IMO.
I have never liked GNR, mostly I think I just don't like Axle's voice/singing style and I kinda group them with bands like Kiss that I always thought of as undeservedly hugely popular (like Miley Cyrus, Celine, and all the boy bands). However, I still wouldn't have a problem with them being at Roo. I try to be tolerate of the tastes of others, even when they're quite different from mine. I would just be at another show or at camp or exploring while they were performing.
EDIT: Also, I wouldn't mind U2 playing at Roo. I'm not a huge fan, but I would much rather have had them their last year than Metallica, and would have been at their show, unlike Metallica who I slept through, although unintentionaly. I may or may not have caught part of their show, had I been concious.
Post by minneapolisaroo on Jun 26, 2009 16:29:50 GMT -5
The only way it could get bigger is PRINCE! He would blow minds and convert the sceptical masses. For me personally too it would be pure bliss if Jeff Mangum got his act together and played a Neutral Milk Hotel set. Oops, just came in my pants at work...shit.
Post by awolfatthedoor on Jun 27, 2009 5:40:31 GMT -5
GnR I could see but would sleep through or skip. System of a Down doesn't seem like a Roo band to me, but then again neither did Metallica. SoaD seems to appeal to the general Roo attendee even less than Metallica but I guess that could just be my bias. And I'm kinda partially with strumn. I haven't seen that many bands listed that would make me jump up to get a ticket, but the only headliners I have seen in my last three years at Roo are Phish, Bruce, and Pearl Jam. Strictly speaking in terms of bigger the only realistic, bookable bands mentioned that I think would accomplish Roo getting bigger is U2, but I'm not really sure of the scene following GnR and SoaD and the amount of fans that would pay the 300 dollars mainly to see them.
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I think that the goal shouldn't be to get bigger headliners but continuing to solidify the undercard. Don't do away with unknown and up and coming bands, but I'd like to see them work on filling the audience at the What Stage at 2 in the afternoon. That's how you grow it.
I think that the goal shouldn't be to get bigger headliners but continuing to solidify the undercard. Don't do away with unknown and up and coming bands, but I'd like to see them work on filling the audience at the What Stage at 2 in the afternoon. That's how you grow it.
I agree with that, there is no need to get bigger headliners. I think maybe they could focus more on getting mid-level bands that are not on tour for festival season to do Roo, thus making Roo more special in that sense. I've heard implications that festival pay is good enough for a mid level band to do one even if they aren't on tour, but I could be wrong about that, in which case my whole theory goes out the window.
Post by autumnsredtears on Jun 30, 2009 16:59:17 GMT -5
Seriously... alot of these names... are just.... horrible... system of a down at roo? i thought metallica was bad enough... garth brooks? that would stop me from ever going to roo again no matter who else played...
now Rush, that would be incredible... and if we're going to heavier stuff, maybe even Dream Theatre? Though i don't know if they're quite headliner material or not...
Well, if you dub them horrible I'd better hope that they don't come to Bonnaroo -- I'd hate to lose an open-minded soul such as yourself as part of our community. Get over yourself, buddy.
Post by dancinginthedark on Jun 30, 2009 19:12:34 GMT -5
I'd kill to see McCartney or U2. I'm actually seeing both of them this fall, so I'll be able to report first-hand on how their live shows go. I've heard that both are really amazing. I remain a little wary of U2's show though. The Edge is a terrific musician, but I don't know how long I can stand Bono's "Jesus Complex" before I get tired of it. I saw U2 at the We Are One Obama concert. Though they only did one song, they really did a great job...
As for Prince....I'm a HUGE Prince fan, but I can't bring myself to like any of his new stuff. I've heard that he doesn't play any of the more explicit stuff (i.e. Darling Nikki, 319, Cream, Gett Off..you know, all the good ones) any more so I don't really know what he'd play at Roo other than the new songs. Given, I do like a couple of songs on the Musicology album, but the other stuff IMHO is crap.
I think that Melissa Etheridge would be an incredible headliner. She consistently puts out incredible music and her stage show never falters. She's quacking amazing.
Keeping with the lesbian-oriented line (lol) I think that Ellen Degeneres would be a hit as far as comedy goes.
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS (Or Scott Weiland)!!!! I've seen STP and Scott several times and the shows are ALWAYS incredible.
I love Garth Brooks but I couldn't really see him at Bonnaroo....I saw him at We Are One, too, and the ground was literally shaking half way through "Shout". He's such an incredible performer.
Last but not least, DAVID BOWIE should headline Bonnaroo 2010. Why? Because I love him. Could you imagine all the Ziggy's that would be roaming the crowds all weekend?? Bowie hasn't toured in a while (hasn't performed live since '05, I believe) so Bonnaroo would be a great gig. Please David. Please please please come to Bonnaroo (or at least go on tour so I can see you).
I don't see that happening. I remember reading recently about Ozzy suing Tony Iommi over royalties or the rights to the name Black Sabbath as I believe Tony retains the rights.
I don't see that happening. I remember reading recently about Ozzy suing Tony Iommi over royalties or the rights to the name Black Sabbath as I believe Tony retains the rights.
I don't see that happening. I remember reading recently about Ozzy suing Tony Iommi over royalties or the rights to the name Black Sabbath as I believe Tony retains the rights.
I think that they share the rights and he was suing Tony for putting out a crappy product after he left the group.
Edit: It looks like Ozzy is alleging that Tony has unlawfully claimed ownership of certain rights, including copyright claims. Here is Ozzy's statement:
The only way it could get bigger is PRINCE! He would blow minds and convert the sceptical masses. For me personally too it would be pure bliss if Jeff Mangum got his act together and played a Neutral Milk Hotel set. Oops, just came in my pants at work...shit.
I dunno if Prince is down. He played that one coachella gig, played it short (no pun intended) and hasn't played another festy since. I'd still like to see Bjork, or see Radiohead come back. Or both. In one year. Hell, I'd be down with Bjorkfriday Princesaturday Radioheadsunday. OR, maybe have a foreallyreal headliner on thurs and keep the normal jamband closer.
I dunno if Prince is down. He played that one coachella gig, played it short (no pun intended) and hasn't played another festy since. I'd still like to see Bjork, or see Radiohead come back. Or both. In one year. Hell, I'd be down with Bjorkfriday Princesaturday Radioheadsunday. OR, maybe have a foreallyreal headliner on thurs and keep the normal jamband closer.
I heard he played for over two hours and also over their curfew. How come everybody keeps saying he played it short?
Give me a line up with Prince, David Bowie, or Led Zeppelin... that would be the only thing I'd see as making Roo "bigger".
And I'd say a big, fat, emphatic "no" to the Stones (I love some of their records though), AC/DC, Rush (though I like em, a little), or The Cure as headliners that could bring us up... I think any one of those as What Stage headliners would be a big step backward.
So, safe answer : U2... Screw the haters, they would be one of the best headliners Roo has ever seen.