Jeff Lynne and the latest incarnation of the Electric Light Orchestra have been announced as the performers for the traditional Sunday teatime “Legends” slot for this year’s Glastonbury Festival. They follow in the footsteps of Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie who both performed to packed crowds. Jeff Lynne’s ELO has already been a surge in popularity after reforming and releasing their latest album Alone in the Universe which has since gone platinum in the UK.
It’s been a bumpy ride but the world’s biggest and most important music festival has concluded for another year. Thankfully for those of us who live too far away, those who can’t afford a ticket and those who don’t fancy trying to scale the Great Wall of Glasto; the BBC have provided tireless coverage across the major stages. The next best thing to seeing the greatest show on earth in person is to watch it warm and dry at home with a cup of tea. Here are my highlights of the festival coverage from across the weekend: Continue reading
All bets are off as The Who have been announced as the third and final headline act, along with Foo Fighters and Kanye West. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will bring the festival to a close as part of their 50th anniversary tour. Glastonbury is sure to be the highlight of what may be their last major tour.
The rest of the line up of this year’s Glastonbury festival has been announced, with the exception of the third and final headlining slot.
Dave Grohl & co. have revealed that they will be headlining Glastonbury 2015. The announcement came in their video acceptance speech for NME’s best international band award. Other winners at the awards included Kasabian for best British band and best album, Royal Blood for best live band and best new band and Jamie T for best track and best video.
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