Radiohead are confirmed as Glastonburys first headline act. Although some of the band members Thom Yorke/Jonny Greenwood played in 2010 and the band performed a special guest set in 2011, this will be their first headline appearance for 14 years. The last time Radiohead headlined Glastonbury, they played alongside REM and the Flaming Lips, and Moby was popular enough to headline! The line-up of the 2003 Glastonbury festival was hailed as the best yet, with the tickets were only 105 including a programme. The tickets sold out within 24 hours in contrast to the two months the tickets took to sell in 2002
Their newest album Moon Shaped Pool, which is the bands ninth studio album, has been met with positive reviews. The last song on the album True Love Waits, a particular fan favourite since the 1990s, has only ever been performed live but has finally been studio recorded for us fans to enjoy at our own leisure.
Nearly every year since their amazing 2003 headline, the band Radiohead has been rumoured to be returning, however this year it is happening and it is incredible. The band has a rich and successful history with Glastonbury, I have no doubt that they will rip apart Glastonbury stage yet again this year.
Radioheads epic performance of Idioteque at Glastonbury 2003.
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WHO ELSE COULD HEADLINE
Foo Fighters: After the disappointment of last years broken leg and subsequent drop out by Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters, it wouldnt be crazy to presume that this year they would make up for that with an epic headline performance. As reporter Neil McCormick said in his 2015 interview with Grohl for the Telegraph: There is a reason Grohl got up and played in Gothenburg while in physical pain. It is the same reason that he is sure to be back next year, headlining Glastonbury at last.
Kasabian: there has been an album brewing for some time now, and having successfully headlined in 2014 I believe its time for them to come out of Glastonbury hibernation.
Lady Gaga: her new album Joanne has had some positive reviews, with NME commenting Its a simple, warm and vital message from a high-concept pop star whos reminded us that, if shes definitely not like the rest of us underneath it all, shes certainly all human. She is coming back into the limelight, and after her carpool with James Cordon, she is going to pretty damn popular.
Greenday: the new album release, Revolution Radio is a shout back to their old form, but after wait of 15 years, is it too little too late? Its difficult to know whether the Glastonbury organisers will deem them popular enough to be considered a headline act.
UNLIKELY AND RULED OUT CHOICES
Genesis: Phil Collins, in a recent interview with the Rolling Stone magazine said about a Genesis reunion Never say neverbut there are no plans. Fingers crossed there are pans by the beginning of the year. It is very unlikely, but Genesis would be a dream headline act.
The Stone Roses and Daft Punk: rumours have been squashed by Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis who said in an NME interview There was a story that said Daft Punk and Stone Roses. Thats not true. I dont know where thats come from.
