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Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 31, 2011 22:08:22 GMT -5
I really don't think White Stripes are playing. Not sure at all where that came from, other than BD's talk of a "surprise headliner" (which could be Buffalo Springfield, for all we know...BD said himself he hasn't read all the rumors, so he might've just not seen where someone brought them up).
Not sure why everyone is now so confident that we're getting The White Stripes, though. As much as I'd love that.
"I mean, Led Zeppelin didn't write tunes everybody liked. They left that to the Bee Gees." "this whole situation has just turned his whole life upside down face."
2012: RHCP, Phish, Beach Boys, Aziz, The Roots, Alice Cooper, Superjam, Blackstar, The Word, Luda, Flogging Molly, Spectrum Road, Umphrey's, Black Lips, Gary Clark Jr., Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Trampled By Turtles
I don't know why everyone is so certain BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD of all acts is gonna be a headliner. I mean, really? They played two gigs at a benefit for a half hour to 45 minutes. You think they're a likely candidate to headline? A Neil set is understandable because of the chatter from the past few years about getting him (AC/Superfly have had him in their sights for a while) but I wouldn't extend that to assuming Buffalo Springfield are going to join back together and headline.
I really don't think White Stripes are playing. Not sure at all where that came from, other than BD's talk of a "surprise headliner" (which could be Buffalo Springfield, for all we know...BD said himself he hasn't read all the rumors, so he might've just not seen where someone brought them up).
Not sure why everyone is now so confident that we're getting The White Stripes, though. As much as I'd love that.
Realistically to me, they're just as possible as all the other HL's that have been mentioned. Grant it they aren't officially together right now...but Jack has hinted they are ready to get back in the studio.
I'm not really saying that I think they will be there...but with as much speculation there has been about other artists...White Stripes aren't too far out of the picture IMO.
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on Jan 31, 2011 22:17:22 GMT -5
It's funny how desperate we must be to buy into the rumors this newb started... And who the fuck is buffalo springfield? Whoever he is he is not headlining roo. Headliners are meant to be big draws.
Buffalo Springfield * The White Stripes * Furthur * Arcade Fire * My Morning Jacket *
This looks like a good lineup to me, but this does not have any big draws for the general public
It's funny how desperate we must be to buy into the rumors this newb started... And who the quack is buffalo springfield? Whoever he is he is not headlining roo. Headliners are meant to be big draws.
Buffalo Springfield * The White Stripes * Furthur * Arcade Fire * My Morning Jacket *
This looks like a good lineup to me, but this does not have any big draws for the general public
Buffalo Springfield is a Mexican Goth Act that was huge in the 90's.
I really don't think White Stripes are playing. Not sure at all where that came from, other than BD's talk of a "surprise headliner" (which could be Buffalo Springfield, for all we know...BD said himself he hasn't read all the rumors, so he might've just not seen where someone brought them up).
Not sure why everyone is now so confident that we're getting The White Stripes, though. As much as I'd love that.
I don't believe it either but a few different people said they heard news about the stripes playing together again soon. Not necessarily playing roo but at least playing again. one person said they saw Meg and jack together at third man studios and another person said they had someone they know tell them that the stripes are coming back.
I doubt they'll be at Roo this year. If we're lucky we'll get Jack White with Wanda Jackson. I think his wife is the answer to one of the roo clues too.
It's funny how desperate we must be to buy into the rumors this newb started... And who the quack is buffalo springfield? Whoever he is he is not headlining roo. Headliners are meant to be big draws.
Buffalo Springfield * The White Stripes * Furthur * Arcade Fire * My Morning Jacket *
This looks like a good lineup to me, but this does not have any big draws for the general public
Buffalo Springfield is a Mexican Goth Act that was huge in the 90's.
It's funny how desperate we must be to buy into the rumors this newb started... And who the quack is buffalo springfield? Whoever he is he is not headlining roo. Headliners are meant to be big draws.
Buffalo Springfield * The White Stripes * Furthur * Arcade Fire * My Morning Jacket *
This looks like a good lineup to me, but this does not have any big draws for the general public
Really? The White Stripes and MMJ don't have huge draws? They might not have a huge draw to the "general" public...but they have a HUGE draw for the Bonnaroo Public. Furthur and Arcade Fire might too I guess...more so Furthur, but I'm not totally into the whole WSP, Furthur, and MMJ train...but I know a lot of Roo'sters are and it would make a for a huge fest...and add The White Stripes in, I can almost guarantee it will be the biggest Roo. Just after the White Stripes being gone since '07, and if Roo was their first show back...it would be nothing less than epic.
It's funny how desperate we must be to buy into the rumors this newb started... And who the quack is buffalo springfield? Whoever he is he is not headlining roo. Headliners are meant to be big draws.
It's funny how desperate we must be to buy into the rumors this newb started... And who the quack is buffalo springfield? Whoever he is he is not headlining roo. Headliners are meant to be big draws.
Buffalo Springfield * The White Stripes * Furthur * Arcade Fire * My Morning Jacket *
This looks like a good lineup to me, but this does not have any big draws for the general public
Really? The White Stripes and MMJ don't have huge draws? They might not have a huge draw to the "general" public...but they have a HUGE draw for the Bonnaroo Public. Furthur and Arcade Fire might too I guess...more so Furthur, but I'm not totally into the whole WSP, Furthur, and MMJ train...but I know a lot of Roo'sters are and it would make a for a huge fest...and add The White Stripes in, I can almost guarantee it will be the biggest Roo. Just after the White Stripes being gone since '07, and if Roo was their first show back...it would be nothing less than epic.
Last year was a huge success for bonnaroo because they had headliners that were popular to the general public. Everyone 18-30 knows who Dave matthews, Stevie Wonder, KOL, and jay-z are. None of these guys have the name recognition needed. White Strips and MMJ have never even been in the top 3 of the line-up. I think, at this point in time, either of them could be about #3. But there needs to be at least one popular act. And I don't mean popular for inforooers, but popular to the general public...
Speaking of which....I feel quacking retarted for not figuring this out until now..but Jack White was Elvis Presley in the move Walk Hard....WTF?! How did I not know this until now? No lie...that's my favorite part in the movie..and I never knew it was my favorite musician playing it...wow.
EDIT: For those that didn't know this, or haven't seen Walk Hard...here's the clip of him in the movie.
"I mean, Led Zeppelin didn't write tunes everybody liked. They left that to the Bee Gees." "this whole situation has just turned his whole life upside down face."
2012: RHCP, Phish, Beach Boys, Aziz, The Roots, Alice Cooper, Superjam, Blackstar, The Word, Luda, Flogging Molly, Spectrum Road, Umphrey's, Black Lips, Gary Clark Jr., Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Trampled By Turtles
"I mean, Led Zeppelin didn't write tunes everybody liked. They left that to the Bee Gees." "this whole situation has just turned his whole life upside down face."
2012: RHCP, Phish, Beach Boys, Aziz, The Roots, Alice Cooper, Superjam, Blackstar, The Word, Luda, Flogging Molly, Spectrum Road, Umphrey's, Black Lips, Gary Clark Jr., Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Trampled By Turtles
hes not joking. he claims phish sunday night(a shit set) was the best exp of his lyphe. most of the kidz on this board dont know music. quit giving yourselfes so much credit. who the f cares about the "genieric public"?? this is Bonnaroo. they can and will do whatever they want. they prove this each and ever year.
i agree with laggy though that not everyone knows arcade fire and white stripes. i know a lot of people who dont know who arcade fire is. i knew a guy who was 20 at the time who had no idea who i was talking about when i talked about white stripes. those kinds of people should stay away from roo anyway, but they do exist and roo wants their money too
But seriously, I'm chompin' at the bit for this line-up.
^^^ Yup! Not yet prepared to give up on long-shot hopes like Gilmour, that lil' Purple fellow, and assorted friends of the Grateful Dead -- although Radiohead seems almost too much to wish for.
Arcade Fire, MMJ, Massive Attack, Big Boi, Broken Bells, and Meg & Jack reunion would surely help soften the blow of radiohead silence, IMO. . . .
oh well My lunch break is over. back to the daily grind. please don't hold your breathe until wed. i Most desperately care for you all and wouldn't want your brains to turn to Jello.