THE BUNNY MEN
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Ian and the boys first major
slot at Glastonbury was back in 1985 . It was a mud bath it never
stopped raining my first Glastonbury no tent. But I wanted to see the
Bunnymen borrowed a car parked in country lane 2 miles from site.
Looking in the boot before we left the car. Amazingly there was 3 all
in one yacht survival suits .Left in there by mates brother, who I
borrowed the car off. Bunking in got chased by a bull in a field a
mile from the site . It was like something from a Carry On film. . So
we lived in them suits for 3 days before the Glastonbury mud eat
through them. The Bunnymen played a great set , McCulloch making many
comments about the weather and mud . But Eavis has got a streak of
Scouse humour in him , The Bunnymen have been invited back many times
the latest a couple of years ago , to headline the John Peel tent .
John was a big fan.
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THE LIGHTNING SEEDS
The Lighting Seeds first big
slot was in 1998 coming on the back of the footie song with Baddel
and Skinner . Which out doubt was the biggest footie song hit of all
time . With probably the exception of You’ll Never Walk Alone,
World wide must of sold more units over the years. But I recall
seeing them at Pilton Pop on Pilton Village Green . Mr Eavis puts it
on every year in late Summer to raise money for the Village , All the
big names have played there it is not very well publicised but word
of mouth sells about 5 to 8 .000 tickets each year . Ian Broudie
point blank refusing to play 3 lions to a screaming crowd . It was
defiantly the musicians version of being type cast so who can blame
him . But the Life of Riley to name but one good tune . Still getting
a lot of air play now , Rightfully so . After all it is easy to
name the Liverpool Bands that Ian Broudie has not produced or been
involved with . He also gave a job to a Beatles son (Zak Starkey) Well in mate.
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THE ZUTONS
My personal favourite have
played Glastonbury a few times to huge crowds . The last time with a
guest appearance from Mark Ronson .Who played on the Zuton track
Valerie , which he covered with Amy Winehouse on vocals, a huge hit
. But to me it will always be a Zuton number. I recall saying to a
female singer in an open mike night in Bristol doing a rendition of
Valerie . “Its good to see a Zuton number being sung” . She
looked at me as if I was stupid . “No its Amy Winehouse” I felt
like saying your music knowledge is as good as your voice, but I
resisted . The first time I saw the Zutons at Glastonbury there was
loads of my mates on site from Liverpool and loads of my mates from
down south , All into the band . We all met it was the meeting of the
two groups, strange old feeling , but a brilliant laugh the set
rocked with loads of Scouse humour . Come on Dave, Abi and co, new
album for Glastonbury 2013 . !!NICE!!!
Click link to see Glasto clip (great gig) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNQ7RJGxKM
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THE WOMBATS
The Wombats first
Glastonbury slot was in 2008 the same year, They where the the
opening act at the Echo Arena in Liverpool’s City of Culture year
.There music is described as Indietronic With mad stage antics and
props. Gave the mosh pit a whirl with my son he had turned me on to
The Wombats. He gave the mosh pit a 9/10 for madness,he has been in a
few . More to come at Glastonbury form these kids I think watch this
space.
Click link to see the Wombats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KHCQ98mzs
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THE CORAL
Always welcome at
Glastonbury they seem to go from strength to strength . They are more
the fine wine of Liverpool or the Wirral to be more precise .
Gaining friends from all over and influencing many including the
Zutons . Also working with, you guessed it Mr Broudie and Portishead
to name a couple . First playing Glastonbury in the mid 90s . Some
how they stick to there guns being appreciated from all quarters .
They are going to be around for a long time thank fuck. So for the
Coral I would say there will many more Glastonbury’s to be tucked
under their belts bring them on. I can see them doing a set on the
Acoustic Stage ,If you ask any body who knows Glastonbury well the
sound in that tent is to die for . It would suit the Coral to a tee .
Click link to see Watch The Coral great sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5B--1X_qWk
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