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Glastonbury

I was there!!  in the early 80s when it was the Glastonbury/CND festival.  Even on the gate one year, stamping ticket holders hands (while sitting on a farm gate, oh happy memories).  I still love to watch some on the TV, but it seems to be so corporate now, nothing like it was.  But maybe its because life goes on and my generation are getting on too!!!

Bunny Payne ● 2692d8 Comments

Bunny, I love the music and we are watching Foals at the moment.  However going to an outdoor festival is my idea of hell.  I’ve been to one festival all day, Knebworth to see Pink Floyd and said never again.  Prefer watching from the comfort of my own home or somewhere like the RAH.Glastonbury is fab though.

Martine Guy ● 2692d

I saw Floyd at Knebworth with a real Spitfire flypast (1975??). I was also at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival. Wild days. Jimi Hendrix’s last appearance, the Doors, Chicago, The Moody Blues, The Who, Miles Davis, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Sly and the Family Stone, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and ... Tiny Tim!!!

Jonathan Callaway ● 2692d

You know, having watched Janet Jackson (great) and now Liam Gallagher, I realise that there's really no rock n roll in the mainstream any more. Life goes on, but such a shame.

Bunny Payne ● 2692d

Yes Jonathan.  My husband, who can just about remember every line up says the Steve Miller band, Captain Beefheart and Roy Harper were also on the bill.  That day at Knebworth put me off outdoor festivals forever.My husband wanted to go to that IOW festival but he knew it was pointless asking his mum and dad to let him go.  Our school friend went though.  Tiny Tim, gosh that’s a name from the past.  Tip toe through the Tulips with me!

Martine Guy ● 2692d

What a line up at the IOW Jonathan!

Lucille Grant ● 2692d

We’ve had a break for Killing Eve and it’s back to Glastonbury.  The Chemical Bros are a sight to behold.My daughter, 9, came into say goodnight and said “why would you go there when you can watch it from the comfort of your own home”.  My thoughts exactly.

Martine Guy ● 2692d

For a certain age group the answer is  'atmosphere' not comfort.Having attended a number of outdoor music festivals in glorious weather (only got rained off once at Hyde Park when ex husband refused to stay for headline  act Peter Gabriel = good reason for divorce!) the atmosphere is second to none for lovers of live rock music.Sadly my body  no longer agrees with my desire to sit on the grass for lengthy periods of time as it is SO uncomfortable and I can't get back up again without help! I miss the dancing too.I envy your 9 year old daughter, Martine, she has all this to look forward to and I'd lay odds that in 10 years time she'll be at Reading with the best of them.

Lucille Grant ● 2692d

Yes I agree about the atmosphere and it must be fantastic to be at Glastonbury watching this amazing Chemical Brothers set.  I love it when nighttime falls and the flags are waving.I always dread sitting on the grass concerts.  You can guarantee when everyone stands up, the tall person who has another person on their shoulders will stand in front of me.I told my son that’ll be you soon at Glastonbury.  He said, no thanks mum.

Martine Guy ● 2692d