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Don't care if the headliners were Van Halen - Rihanna - Britney Spears, I'll be making the trip back to Bonnaroo this year. There's something about comparing sunburns with the best friends I could ask for after four days under the hot Tennessee sun last year that make me want to go to this fest every year for as long as I can, regardless.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Jan 20, 2012 11:07:05 GMT -5
If no Radiohead, which, I understand, would be upsetting, maybe there is room for Macca? The Stones?
Just saying, guys, we really don't know anything at this point, 'cept for Phish kinda being confirmed!
I hope you guys do get your dream combo of Phish and Radiohead though! I'm not a fan of either (and, yes, I've seen Phish live) but I am genuine in saying I hope you get your epic line-up this year. I think maybe this year your pleas have been answered. But, please, please, for love of whatever higher power you believe in!, can we all focus on getting Prince next year! That'd make me and many others very happy. Thanks!
I appreciate that insider gives us info. But there's no reason to tease the band most people desperately want to see if they're not there.
Why is it assumed that's what she's doing?
What if RHCP is booked and Radiohead are negotiating/finalizing?
Also, as Juggs pointed out this keeps us guessing.
I really, really doubt that she's trying to make people think Radiohead while she knows for sure they won't be there. She has never been like that. Even when it's bands we don't necessarily want to hear she tells us (like when it was Widespread Panic as Sunday HL again).
I can't imagine she's giving that kind of hint just to get people's hopes up for Radiohead only to have their dreams dashed when the lineup comes out. I don't think she wants people pissed about Roo.
See, I don't mind if Roo doesn't get Radiohead but if that's the case than I probably won't be able to afford both this summer. And barring an obnoxiously stellar lineup I go with Radiohead since I haven't seen them before. I'm not gonna be mad at insider or Bonnaroo, I'm gonna be pissed at myself for believing the hype of such perfection.
Post by suspendedzen on Jan 20, 2012 11:12:36 GMT -5
I'll try it again, itrainmonkeys. I said why people would, and could, rightly complain.
I am not saying that insider is wrong, that she's a bad person, or that Radiohead definitely wont be there. But if they're not, and she suggested a headliner "R, vowel" on a messageboard full of Radiohead geeks, people will have a reasonable thing to be upset about.
Post by BRCHLD LFNT on Jan 20, 2012 11:14:37 GMT -5
I think RHCP would be a great Friday night headliner. Depending on my mood, I might even pick them over the Black Keys, plus I can leave their set early and get a good spot for a late night. But if they're Saturday night, the Friday night headliner will have to pick up a lot of slack. That said, I only watched 6 songs of the Police in 07, half the set of Pearl Jam in 08, half the set of Springsteen in 09. The last two years were the only ones I committed to a full Saturday headlining show.
I just want Radiohead. The annoyance will be supreme if Coachella gets way better headliners AGAIN.
I'll try it again, itrainmonkeys. I said why people would, and could, rightly complain.
Meh I disagree that they could rightly complain. I don't let myself get hyped up until she actually says a name (like she did with Phish) or until the lineup comes out. So if you see her post and automatically assume Radiohead just because you want it so bad that isn't her fault.
What if I want the The Rolling Stones or Rush really, really badly? I should complain that Insider should not have teased me? Or should I realize that she gave us a hint and not a confirmation?
You're right that it seems the majority of current, active posters would prefer Radiohead but I always believe in not getting yourself hyped up by clues, hints, and rumors.
I'll try it again, itrainmonkeys. I said why people would, and could, rightly complain.
I am not saying that insider is wrong, that she's a bad person, or that Radiohead definitely wont be there. But if they're not, and she suggested a headliner "R, vowel" on a messageboard full of Radiohead geeks, people will have a reasonable thing to be upset about.
Surprising as it may be to some of you, Inforoo actually isn't called Inforadiohead
I'll try it again, itrainmonkeys. I said why people would, and could, rightly complain.
Meh I disagree that they could rightly complain. I don't let myself get hyped up until she actually says a name (like she did with Phish) or until the lineup comes out. So if you see her post and automatically assume Radiohead just because you want it so bad that isn't her fault.
What if I want the The Rolling Stones or Rush really, really badly? I should complain that Insider should not have teased me? Or should I realize that she gave us a hint and not a confirmation?
You're right that it seems the majority of current, active posters would prefer Radiohead but I always believe in not getting yourself hyped up by clues, hints, and rumors.
Rolling Stones and Rush aren't guite as popular on this board as Radiohead.
Post by CMPMGCTRCKS on Jan 20, 2012 11:22:43 GMT -5
So, I'm apparently alone on this, but this "RHCP=Logical" thing has me really excited! I last saw them on their Stadium Arcadium tour, and it was incredible! They put on a hell of a show, plus, like has been pointed out, this could mean something incredible happening on saturday night! Macca? Waters? I know it's unlikely, but I also know that Roo has surprised the hell out of me with their lineup announcement more than once....
I'll try it again, itrainmonkeys. I said why people would, and could, rightly complain.
I am not saying that insider is wrong, that she's a bad person, or that Radiohead definitely wont be there. But if they're not, and she suggested a headliner "R, vowel" on a messageboard full of Radiohead geeks, people will have a reasonable thing to be upset about.
Surprising as it may be to some of you, Inforoo actually isn't called Inforadiohead
Meh I disagree that they could rightly complain. I don't let myself get hyped up until she actually says a name (like she did with Phish) or until the lineup comes out. So if you see her post and automatically assume Radiohead just because you want it so bad that isn't her fault.
What if I want the The Rolling Stones or Rush really, really badly? I should complain that Insider should not have teased me? Or should I realize that she gave us a hint and not a confirmation?
You're right that it seems the majority of current, active posters would prefer Radiohead but I always believe in not getting yourself hyped up by clues, hints, and rumors.
Rolling Stones and Rush aren't guite as popular on this board as Radiohead.
But let's not fight. We disagree. It's cool.
Who's fighting? I thought we were discussing.
I just think it's unfair to complain about the person who consistently gives us lineup presents when they most certainly do not have to do that at all.
I think i am in the same boat as alot of people and can only afford one big festival trip a year and in a year where Radiohead is on tour in the US it will be a festival that has Radiohead on the line up. I could possibly squeeze in Bonnaroo too since I live close fairly close to the Roo grounds but it would be a bare bones trip and then it would only be if the lineup and/or undercard were absolutely stellar and right now the possibility of RHCP and Phish as the headlilners isnt adding up to stellar for me.
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.
Post by FatKeystone on Jan 20, 2012 11:27:28 GMT -5
I honestly can't iimagine RHCP playing three nights in a row. Everyone in that band is almost 50 years old and would probably evaporate into dust on stage if it's their third show in a row, especially in the Roo heat. I'm convinced they'll be the Saturday headliner and I'm preparing myself for a KoL type Friday headliner.