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Coldplay To Take U2'S Glastonbury Slot?

 

Rockers COLDPLAY have reportedly been approached to take over U2's headlining slot at the famed Glastonbury festival - after frontman BONO underwent emergency spinal surgery on Friday (21May10).

 

Organisers of the U.K.'s leading music festival are rushing to find a possible replacement for the Beautiful Day hitmakers after Bono injured his back while preparing for the band's 360 Degree world tour.

 

Chris Martin and his bandmates are currently working on their next album after wrapping up their Viva La Vida trek - but are said to be considering Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis' offer to play the festival next month (Jun10).

 

London rapper Dizzee Rascal is also believed to be in consideration for the slot on 25 June (10), according to British newspaper The Sun.

 

Bono, 50, is said to be recuperating under the care of a sports injury specialist and a neurosurgeon. U2 have scrapped the first show of their North American tour and are expected to make further cancellations due to Bono's back problems.

 

 

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i fuckin hope not because i almost bought tickets to this years gig and ill be so gutted if they play

I think I'll cry if they go this year because then it means that they won't go next year and I was gonna go next year.

^Why does it mean that they won't go next year?

I really hope they do replace U2. Bought the tickets in the hope that both U2 and Coldplay would play.

 

End of a tour, There still going to be pretty hot and add some exciting new material to that. Dont see why not personally.

^Why does it mean that they won't go next year?

I dunno but it would seem unlikely that the festival organisers would choose the same group twice in a row. :/

I heard a rumour just now that Red Hot Chilli Peppers might headline instead :\

They won't.

Wow that would be completly awesome, I think there're a really good chance for them to take the spot, (I know no one cares about it , but Keane fans want them to take the spot too , so they are making a Twitter and Facebook campain)

would be awesome, new videos,plus Viva ohhh in glastonbury could be so unique :D

Wow that would be completly awesome, I think there're a really good chance for them to take the spot, (I know no one cares about it , but Keane fans want them to take the spot too , so they are making a Twitter and Facebook campain)

 

 

 

Woo, Keane! :dance:

Might as well be Coldplay as it taps into a similar fan base with similar musical tastes. Plus they own that stage after their performances in 2002 and 2005.

But only as long they drop the Viva outfits and perform a balanced set list from all 4 albums maybe with a new song or two in there as well as some oldies like See You Soon, Brothers and Sisters and Only Superstition (should be a DEFINITE).

Wow that would be completly awesome, I think there're a really good chance for them to take the spot, (I know no one cares about it , but Keane fans want them to take the spot too , so they are making a Twitter and Facebook campain)

 

for Keane to be in glastonbury o for Coldplay ?:uhoh:

Would any of this effect the recording of LP5?

Would any of this effect the recording of LP5?

 

I really couldn't imagine why it would have any effect on LP5. It would just be a weekend gig, right? Along the lines of Exeter, only on a larger scale :)

It's now been announced on the Glasto website that Gorillaz will be taking U2's spot. So no Coldplay this year ;)