Glastonbury 2023

[Steelmonkey]

Mad that it's pitch black down there and it's still sunshine up here on the Costa del Clyde

 

[stanleyparkerbowles]

Strong start by EJ.

Still doing well

 

[KentGaz]

Elton is showing the youngsters how is done

 

[Stroller]

Still doing well

I wasn't expecting very much, but it's an amazing show.

 

[Steelmonkey]

I wasn't expecting very much, but it's an amazing show.

He's exceded my expectations - hats off Elton, going out with a bang

 

[Stroller]

The boy's come a long way from when I saw him supporting Moody Blues.

Brilliant stuff.

 

[Hammersmith bookie]

Quality from Elton, shame it had to end !

 

[Yorkshire-Rs]

The point though, is while there have always been niche groups, in the past, there have also been Rock Gods. Musicians that find their way into the consciousness not only of the majority of young people at that time, but of different generations too. I was 11 when I was taken to the first Beatles film, Hard Day's Night. My mum and grandmother came too because they liked the music. These Great groups or individual rock stars were known by all, and some are still around and nearly octogenarian.

There are no contemporary Rock Gods now. Taylor and Sheeran don't come close.

They do to some though mate

 

[Yorkshire-Rs]

@Steelmonkey Alt J sound a lot different to when i bought there 1st album, don't even recognise the singer!

 

[kiwiqpr]

They do to some though mate

nothing wrong with a bit of taytay

 

[Staines R's]

I watched Blondie and Cat Stevens tonight. Getting past it, particularly Debbie Harry. But I'd bet if either were performing at their peak now, they'd easily outshine the likes of Sheeran. I accept your point about searching for and finding niche groups to love, but, as I say, there's a complete dirth of quality, universally loved groups or individuals that are household names which is why all the Glasto top billings are over the hill.

Stormzy has got a lot of quality

 

[Steelmonkey]

@Steelmonkey Alt J sound a lot different to when i bought there 1st album, don't even recognise the singer!

That was over ten years and thtee albums ago! Definately same line-up though, we saw them at the back end of last year

 

[rangercol]

Fantastic from Elton John.
Brilliant musicianship on show during that set.
Saw him live in 84 and that was fantastic too.

 

[Staines R's]

Elton John is a privileged knob who thinks everyone should be at his beck and call. The fawning over such a vile individual is truly sickening

 

[kiwiqpr]

In the few clips I've heard I didn't think he sounded that great

 

[Staines R's]

In the few clips I've heard I didn't think he sounded that great

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[kiwiqpr]

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Old people will love his voice of course
Hearing aids can do wonders apparently

 

[Staines R's]

Old people will love his voice of course
Hearing aids can do wonders apparently

Love Elton, Hate Stormzy……the old people’s hymn of hate

 

[rangercol]

Love Elton, Hate Stormzy……the old people’s hymn of hate

Or.....just a different taste in music mate.
I thought Elton started quite shakily and appeared nervous.
However, he stormed the last hour or so in my opinion.
We all appreciate different things musically.

Not everything has to be about class war or ageism surely?

 

[Staines R's]

Or.....just a different taste in music mate.
I thought Elton started quite shakily and appeared nervous.
However, he stormed the last hour or so in my opinion.
We all appreciate different things musically.

Not everything has to be about class war or ageism surely?

Elton is a class A cock…..