Gorillaz have been announced as replacements for U2 as Friday night Pyramid Stage headliners.
Speculation has been raging since it was announced that U2 had to pull out of Glastonbury due to Bono suffering a serious back injury. Amoung the previously rumoured acts were Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney and Coldplay.
Michael Eavis said “This is going to be Gorilllaz’ only UK festival appearance, and it’ll be a massive audio visual spectacle which will really ignite the Pyramid on the Friday night, with Muse, then Stevie Wonder to follow.
“I’m very excited about Gorillaz’ show coming here because they’re so open to guests and collaborations. The alchemy of Friday’s show is going to be astonishing: a perfect, contemporary way to kick off the 40th anniversary celebrations.
“I am so grateful for the enthusiasm of the media and the whole of the music industry for their willingness and eagerness to support us in what could have been a crisis.”
Murdoc from Gorillaz commented, “We’re like some great big horrible warship pulling in to the Bay of Glastonbury to save the day. It was us or The Beatles and they split up years ago. The previous soldiers got pulled from duty last minute so it’s up to my Plastic Beach naval cavalry to sail in and sort the battlefield out. I can assure you though, I’m bringing extra troops. Loads of them. Glastonbury will be ours…cutlasses drawn, trumpets ready. We’re coming in…”
what a massive disappointment – want my money back for this shocking headliner!
Great news, was happy when U2 pulled out and this makes it even better.
Should be a great show
Gorillaz dont even compare to U2! Gutted, they should have pinched someone from the V festival line up!!
I agree with you!!
From having U2 to the gorillaz in the space of 48 hours. Seems like a knee jerk reaction. How can you compare these 2????