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To music nuts, TH might be the biggest headliner. Bruce is definitely bigger amongst most other people though.
Bruce didn't sell out 2009. A Talking Heads reunion would cause a sell out in record time, I'm more than confident of this.
I completely agree that a Talking Heads reunion will never happen. And in a way, I'd most likely almost be a little disgusted by it if it did. But I can't imagine anything that would stop me from buying a ticket if such a thing ever were to happen.
A Talking Heads reunion would probably be one of the biggest headliners Bonnaroo has ever had.
Fixed that for you
Not happening, never, ever, under any circumstances, no way, no how. It's just one of those things that I don't want to torture myself even dreaming about. Even if The Talking Heads were the only band on the lineup, Roo would still sell out in Glastonburian-type time. Actually, no - make that LCD Soundsystem at Madison Square Garden-type time. However... there's absolutely no chance I wouldn't be there, even if I had to tunnel my way in. But I think it's even less likely than a Led Zep or Pink Floyd reunion tour, and that's really saying something. I'm not 100% on all the details of their breakup, but I'm pretty sure the Talking Heads split on a very sour note, so they're probably not jumping at the chance to get back together anytime soon.
Getting one of the most influencial bands, well, ever, who have said many times they will never ever play together again, to reunite at your festival? That's historic. The rock and roll hall of fame is the only other instance where this has ever happened, and thats pretty good company to be in.
They aren't the biggest band they could get, no one is saying that, but if they pulled off that reunion, yes, that could be the biggest "get" Bonnaroo would ever do up to that point.
^^that. I'm not saying that Talking Heads are the biggest band of all time - on an objective level, glennron is right - Bruce is bigger. And if the Talking Heads had never broken up, I would be right there with him. But there is absolutely something to be said for a band who has impacted the course of alternative rock in more ways than we'll ever know getting back for their first full show in two decades. That alone could sell 80,000 tickets in mere minutes and would draw fans from nearly every corner of the globe - mark it down.
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No one act is responsible for a sell out. There could be exceptions like The Stones, McCartney, Prince, and I would throw the impossible reunions like Talking Heads and The Smiths in that category. Bonnaroo has yet to have a headliner like that. Bonnaroo has always been more of an under card festival. I like that about Bonnaroo but I would also at some point like to Bonnaroo to get a HUGE headliner.
No one act is responsible for a sell out. There could be exceptions like The Stones, McCartney, Prince, and I would throw the impossible reunions like Talking Heads and The Smiths in that category. Bonnaroo has yet to have a headliner like that. Bonnaroo has always been more of an under card festival. I like that about Bonnaroo but I would also at some point like to Bonnaroo to get a HUGE headliner.
They've had some of the biggest headliners of any festival. Some acts just aren't going to happen, but the acts they have gotten over the past 5-6 years have been some of the biggest acts available, bigger than those headlining most other festivals.
Bruce didn't sell out 2009. A Talking Heads reunion would cause a sell out in record time, I'm more than confident of this.
This isn't really a fair argument. Eminem sold out 2011, but I'd say, with much confidence, that Bruce is a bigger act than Eminem.
There;s a big difference between selling out a couple weeks before a festival, and selling out within days/hours even. Talking Heads would do this.
Bruce is a bigger act than the Talking Heads, yes, but the Talking Heads would be 1000000x the "get" as Bruce, who toured pretty frequently in the years prior to 'roo.
They have had big headliners but not huge ones like the ones I listed above. My main point was Roo had never had a headliner that you could say is responsible for a sell out and that Roo is more about the under card unlike Coachella and Lolla.
Post by musicmanjp270 on Jul 13, 2011 19:50:21 GMT -5
Hey guys! I really don't post too much.... but! last year I guessed Buffalo Springfield, Girl Talk, Big Boi would be on the line up. How? well luck maybe, but I have a little way I do this.
First of all I don't even start thinking about next years line up till about nov or dec. Reason being is because artist start announcing tours. When I first found out about buffalo springfield playing that school concert back in oct or nov of last year, It just popped in my head! what better way for bonnaroo to get Neil Young again ( everyone was saying neil for 2011) would be to have Buffalo Springfield play?
Second, I like to go by Moogfest line up. Moogfest is a really fun festival!! Moogfest (in oct 2010) shared quite of few of its artist with bonnaroo this year 2011.
Big Boi Dam Funk Pretty Lights Girl Talk School of Seven Bells
So maybe we can go by this years moogfest line up and see what we think will be at bonnaroo 2012!!
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
Actually I'm gonna call this now..... one of the headliners for bonnaroo 2012
Roger Waters performing The Wall,
He just posted new tour dates next year... lets hope Bonnaroo scores this show for next year,
Think about how awesome this show would be, you think this show is What is Which stage show?
It would be awesome, but there is absolutely no way that he would play anywhere but What. Furthermore, he would not be playing with his wall stage, as it takes far to long to set up and take down. I would love to see a roger waters set, but I think its very unlikely. The tour dates you mention are not in the US, and his tour is currently set to end in March.
If they schedule properly, they could put him at What, have a band before him that does not have much to put on stage, and pretty much have 2 blocks to set up. On top of that, the wall gets built during the show, and they could have all of the behind the scenes stuff ready to go. I, for one, believe it can be pulled off - and SHOULD be. As far as him taking the gig, well, its all about the money isnt it? If they offer him the right amount, he would take it. Its a "would you do it for 150 million" type question. Yes, that is way too much, but there is a number somewhere between 1$ and 150 million that will work for Roger. The only question I have is this: how much more would you pay for a ticket to see that? I, for one, would pay an extra 50$ to see that one show. Thing is, for 50$ more for each ticket they could probably land David Gilmour too. And I would happily shovel over the extra cash to see those 2 acts. Hell I would pay 350 to see just those 2. The entire rest of the festival would be free for me.
Am I asking them to raise prices? no. But when the cost of crude oil goes up, we pay more for gas. Just sayin.
An extra 5 million into the festival would be awesome. They could have the sickest lineup ever topped off with Pink Floyd (or the 2 of them separately. I wouldn't really care)
I saw Floyd back in the day - The Division Bell tour. Changed my life. I was 17 and had never been to a live show before or heard much Pink Floyd at that point for that matter. Its a life changer. And Roo could do it in spectacular fashion. 5 mil goes a long, long ways.
Does anyone think Wilco could headline Friday? With the new album coming out I think it could be possible. That is if it grabs attention from more mainstream media outlets and receives more radio play than previous albums. Kind of like what happened to The Black Keys with Brothers. Probably won't happen but it its not like the album will be bad so I guess there is a slim possibility it could get the Brothers effect
The Wall set up would have to be done the morning of the show. The other acts on What would just have to play in front of the set up. This might limit who you can have play before him but could work..
Another idea would be to set up another stage adjacent to the What. Unlikely, but might be a better option.
BTW laggy, I had no idea ATR was still around. I loved them back in the day.
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
Does anyone think Wilco could headline Friday? With the new album coming out I think it could be possible. That is if it grabs attention from more mainstream media outlets and receives more radio play than previous albums. Kind of like what happened to The Black Keys with Brothers. Probably won't happen but it its not like the album will be bad so I guess there is a slim possibility it could get the Brothers effect
I don't think they will be the MAIN headliner Friday, but if somehow their new album makes them even bigger then maybe. I could see them being in the Black Keys/MMJ spot and having an arguably bigger act after them.
I agree that is probably the case. I was just speculating. I think that is me just hoping the new album will be that good. God know it would be 10x better than Queens of Leon
This. I didn't get to Buffalo Springfield quick enough to get a good spot and I could barely hear anything and I mean barely. I left after I Am A Child bc it was so bad. It almost ruined my night but then Gogol Bordello got my mood right
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jul 14, 2011 14:16:35 GMT -5
I think they could totally pull it off too. Have a guest or two, give them some time to really stretch out and play some tunes. A few covers or like some super long version of Bull Black Nova or Spiders (Kidsmoke) would be awesome.
Am I the only one who think Wilco couldn't pull off a late-night? They are just a little too chill (AKA boring) for me too see them in a late night slot