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i consider him comparable as far as his contributions to music, and possbily even more so when it comes to song-writing/lyrical ability. but leonard cohen isn't gonna byrne down the house or anything! that's probably why he wouldn't be on a stage though, just not energetic enough
Ya if people like Levon, Haggard, Prine, and Elvis Costello play tents so can Cohen
I guess I like him way too much then. I would have thought him equal to say David Byrne.
I'm with you here, Jess, on the Cohen love.
I actually left the Beasties a coupla 'Roos ago to go to Byrne show, and it was beautiful! The whole "One Fine Day" choreographed chair dance is something I'll not soon forget. (Neither, Nine Inch Nails on the same stage, after.)
I think Cohen's no less than equal, in terms of musical artistry. He's just not as "theatrical" as Byrne. The decider comes down to their influence on other great artists -- over a LONG period of time.
Leonard Cohen is a wye oak of unique type. But he prolly plays a late-afternoon Tent.
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.
How about a true guitar God 3-way battle: Tom Morello vs. Omar Rodriguez Lopez vs. John Frusciante
Morello versus anyone except Gilmour, Santana, or dead Jerry pretty much goes to Morello. Would be incredible to watch, though. Nels Cline is their tuner, in a perfect universe.
Post by RxMarky Mark on Jan 15, 2012 8:25:01 GMT -5
Last years line-up seemed like one of the more contemporary top card line-ups with Em, AF, Black Keys, MMJ, Wayne, and Mumford in the top 10. Reading through this thread though it seems like most people are thinking of less contemporary headliners for this year, Beach Boys, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, etc.
Was last year a more "hip" lineup than usual? Or is this how the headliner predicitions work every year?