It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[WretchedSkye2113]

IMO, Bruce doesn't make sense at Lolla. I can't think of a past single headliner like him.

this exactly. he is (was) an ACL and Roo headliner through and through.


krentist + wretched >>>>> madbird + nik

well to be fair, ktd and i are around each other more often- i believe.

[nikolajz1]

Me being a moran is a Lolla board institution.

[mgignac]

Me being a moran is a Lolla board institution.

I've been desperately trying to get you to pass me the torch for the past few weeks.

[johnd12751]

Eddie Vedder solo dates are only a couple dates in the south in April in May. PJ still very possible

[jcfrank2]

IMO, Bruce doesn't make sense at Lolla. I can't think of a past single headliner like him.

I don't think that Bruce makes sense at Lolla either, but Lady Gaga wasn't like any headliner before her. Same could be said for Depeche Mode or Deadmau5.

I wouldn't ever expect for Bruce to be at Lolla, but I wouldn't be surprised if he ever is.

[mgignac]

Eddie Vedder solo dates are only a couple dates in the south in April in May. PJ still very possible

Might as well wait a few more months for a PJ US Fall tour announcement, which isn't even being rumored yet

[Audiobully]

Still pretty confident it's Metallica/RHCP/The Black Keys/Drake/Justice and someone else. Oh, TVOTR and Florence will sub.

[KevBlu42]

Still pretty confident it's Metallica/RHCP/The Black Keys/Drake/Justice and someone else. Oh, TVOTR and Florence will sub.

I still feel like No Doubt has a good chance of showing up.

Metallica - RHCP - No Doubt
TBK - Drake - EDM

Looks about right.

[nikkirkpatrick]

that looks fookin turrible.

[nikolajz1]

I still feel like No Doubt has a good chance of showing up.

Metallica - RHCP - No Doubt
TBK - Drake - EDM

Looks about right.

ew

Talk about a drop off from lineups than included Radiohead/RATM/NIN/Kanye/ Wilco/ The Racs and Arcade Fire/ Phoenix/ The Strokes/ Soundgarden

[Krentistthedentist]

What about Green Day and Gaga?

[nikolajz1]

They suck

[Krentistthedentist]

Ugh * .5

I rescind my earlier apology you piece of shit

[nikolajz1]

:(

[wiscostraightup]

I still feel like No Doubt has a good chance of showing up.

Metallica - RHCP - No Doubt
TBK - Drake - EDM

Looks about right.

that looks like one the worst top 3s of all fucking time. but it's probably likely.

[ThePecanSandies]

Aren't the Chili Peppers pretty much out at this point? They're at the AllState over Memorial Day weekend. Looking more like they'll be at ACL, not Lolla.

[MadBird11]

ugh

[JML]

Aren't the Chili Peppers pretty much out at this point? They're at the AllState over Memorial Day weekend. Looking more like they'll be at ACL, not Lolla.

I won't count them out completely until I see them playing other shows during Lollapalooza weekend.

[johnd12751]

that would be the worst lollapalooza in the history of the world.

Pearl Jam - Kanye - The Black Keys
Bjork - Swedish House Mafia - Vampire Weekend

book it.

[WretchedSkye2113]

i'm agreeing with Carl that our #1 won't be a repeat of any headliner since the Chicagopalooza reboot.
if pj or rhcp or whoever play, they won't be a #1.

metallica, the cure, adele (shudder), and the throne make more sense.

[johnd12751]

lol adele as a number one with only 2 albums out? thats a gas

[WretchedSkye2113]

but album sales!

(oh god, i'm busting out the atomic argument)

[Krentistthedentist]

i'm agreeing with Carl that our #1 won't be a repeat of any headliner since the Chicagopalooza reboot.
if pj or rhcp or whoever play, they won't be a #1.

metallica, the cure, adele (shudder), and the throne make more sense.

Pearl Jam would play 2nd fiddle to, at most, one of those bands

[WretchedSkye2113]

Pearl Jam would play 2nd fiddle to, at most, one of those bands

argument was more towards the new #1's, not pj or rhcp playing #2.
pj wouldnt be 2 in almost any case. rhcp could.

[wiscostraightup]

i'm agreeing with Carl that our #1 won't be a repeat of any headliner since the Chicagopalooza reboot.
if pj or rhcp or whoever play, they won't be a #1.

metallica, the cure, adele (shudder), and the throne make more sense.
what if they brought back radiohead?

[Nile19]

what if they brought back radiohead?
I would be more than happy

[Nile19]

also, for those who think it will be a new no.1 who are you thinking? Metallica seems to be the only "new" no. 1 being thrown around right now

[wiscostraightup]

I meant if they brought them back would they not be a number one? because he was just saying that they wouldn't make it a repeat for a number one.

[WretchedSkye2113]

really don't know. it'll be a surprise. something they've been holding on to for a long time?

god i wish it was Black Sabbath.
it's not. it can't be. but oh lord do i wish.

[wiscostraightup]

really don't know. it'll be a surprise. something they've been holding on to for a long time?

god i wish it was Black Sabbath.
it's not. it can't be. but oh lord do i wish.
why can't it be?

[WretchedSkye2113]

I meant if they brought them back would they not be a number one? because he was just saying that they wouldn't make it a repeat for a number one.

rh is pretty much always a #1 headliner at every festival.

but they've only had 1 album out since they headlined in 2008. i don't see radiohead coming back anytime soon.
the Chicago gap in the tour doesn't mean a whole to me since the shows are in the first quarter of the year.

[WretchedSkye2113]

why can't it be?

i don't credit c3 with that much taste. :p
it was honestly my first thought when Sabbath originally announced the reunion, new album, new tour and headlining Download.

my suspicions were weakened by the possibility of just another Ozzfest tour or that Sabbath/Metallica/Slipknot tour rumor.
then pretty much killed after Iommi's diagnosis.
then restrengthened after the "fact" that they were originally planned to headline Coachella.

[ThePecanSandies]

Could totally see Metallica in the No. 1 spot. Other than the Pumpkins, they're the only 90s Lolla vets I can think of who haven't headlined Chi-palooza and are big enough to be No.1.

[ThePecanSandies]

(original Pumpkins lineup)

[Krentistthedentist]

Black Sabbath seems a little old for Lollapalooza, but I think they are influential on enough of the previous headliners to be booked. Furthermore, I think songs like Iron Man, Paranoid, and War Pigs are recognizable enough for Sabbath to headline (god knows more kiddies know those songs than Enjoy the Silence or Personal Jesus). Also, that one guy had that reality TV show, which is a huge boost to this fest's demographic. Unlike many older headliners such as AC/DC, Bruce, U2, etc, Sabbath are probably in Lolla's price range. Not that the fest has any interest in distinguishing itself or being remotely interesting at this point, I think it would be a great "get"if this fest magically chooses not to be awful.
That said, i think it's highly unlikely that C3 does anything this cool and we will get similar teenage fag bands to the ones we had last year.

[WretchedSkye2113]

Black Sabbath seems a little old for Lollapalooza

this was another big reason against their likelihood for me. they'd be the oldest headliner the fest has ever had.
granted it's not necessarily dadrock old, it still holds as hard rock and metal today and doesn't fall into the classic rock category like the older headliners of other festivals.

other reasons for: coachella and lollapalooza sharing headliners. lollapalooza's "reunited" band theory- which is also linked to the coachella reasoning.

[WretchedSkye2113]

if tcv is working on a new album this year like some suspect, they could headline.
but everyone thought they would in 2010 with the tour and the 2009 aftershow, and then nada.

also, any incarnation of jack white could headline. maybe raconteurs will still be running.

[MadBird11]

(original Pumpkins lineup)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-i7rz9CsIM

[WretchedSkye2113]

so we're at a point where it's
best top 3 ever: Black Sabbath, The Cure, and The Throne
or the
worst top 3 ever: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, and The Black Keys
?

[MadBird11]

BUT WHERE DOES METALLICA AND MAYBE LOU RUDE FIT IN??????????

[WretchedSkye2113]

i think that's 50/50 with the people in this thread on good/bad.
i'd be happy, even if it's a black album show.

lou reed will not be involved.

[nikolajz1]

so we're at a point where it's
best top 3 ever: Black Sabbath, The Cure, and The Throne
or the
worst top 3 ever: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, and The Black Keys
?

Is it bad I kinda like the worst top 3 better? :p

[WretchedSkye2113]

i kinda wrote that with you in mind.

it is your opinion. i just find it disagreeable. :)

[MikeAugust]

Now im not saying it would be a good thing but could kesha possibly headline on perrys one night. She played lolla in the past so it would be like a lady gaga thing where she has history with lollapalooza.

[nikolajz1]

i kinda wrote that with you in mind.

it is your opinion. i just find it disagreeable. :)

I would love the 1st one too.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Black Sabbath seems a little old for Lollapalooza, but I think they are influential on enough of the previous headliners to be booked. Furthermore, I think songs like Iron Man, Paranoid, and War Pigs are recognizable enough for Sabbath to headline (god knows more kiddies know those songs than Enjoy the Silence or Personal Jesus). Also, that one guy had that reality TV show, which is a huge boost to this fest's demographic. Unlike many older headliners such as AC/DC, Bruce, U2, etc, Sabbath are probably in Lolla's price range. Not that the fest has any interest in distinguishing itself or being remotely interesting at this point, I think it would be a great "get"if this fest magically chooses not to be awful.
That said, i think it's highly unlikely that C3 does anything this cool and we will get similar teenage fag bands to the ones we had last year.

YOU ARE A TEENAGER

[Miller]

Guys, I don't wanna do this, but...

Dave Matthews Band? :\

[SecondSet]

Can someone cite a single shred of evidence that the Cure is playing MSG? All I see is one guy saying so, and everyone else simply accepting it as truth.

[SecondSet]

Also, can anyone explain the basis for the belief that Metallica is playing? Would they play with Lou Reed or on their own?

[Audiobully]

Guys, I don't wanna do this, but...

Dave Matthews Band? :\

No. Has his own Chicago festival now.

[MookieDaddy]

Also, can anyone explain the basis for the belief that Metallica is playing? Would they play with Lou Reed or on their own?

There's no real basis here, just because they are playing other festivals, people believe it will happen. Don't believe it.


Can someone cite a single shred of evidence that the Cure is playing MSG? All I see is one guy saying so, and everyone else simply accepting it as truth.

The guy we are getting this from is VERY reliable.

[SecondSet]

There's no real basis here, just because they are playing other festivals, people believe it will happen. Don't believe it.



The guy we are getting this from is VERY reliable.

Who is that? Krentist?

[MookieDaddy]

Nope, it was posted in the Upcoming shows thread in the Fans Lounge.

[SecondSet]

Nope, it was posted in the Upcoming shows thread in the Fans Lounge.

Thanks. I'm new here, clearly. Could someone provide me with a poster name or date or link or something? I've used search and only found PulpAffliction's post last week, which seems to refer to an earlier post.

[MookieDaddy]

Should have looked at the MSG date he mentioned, the Rangers are scheduled to play there that same day. So he was probably fucking with us.

Or, THE CURE ON ICE!

Edit: Never mind, I can't count months correctly.

[mgignac]

Should have looked at the MSG date he mentioned, the Rangers are scheduled to play there that same day. So he was probably fucking with us.

Or, THE CURE ON ICE!

Well...fuck.

[carligula]

also, for those who think it will be a new no.1 who are you thinking? Metallica seems to be the only "new" no. 1 being thrown around right now

Metallica is my best guess, but I don't think Kanye (possibly with JayZ) is out of the question. The reason I lean away from Kanye is because most people seem to be convinced that Drake will headline and they're not likely to have that much rap in the top 6.

I know there's been a debate about The Cure being close to Depeche Mode or Soundgarden in terms of size/legacy/relevance, but I personally think they can do it on a weak year. Keep in mind that the lineup has ups and downs in terms of how top-heavy the lineup is.

By the way, I started another thread/poll for this specific aspect of the speculation:
http://theboard.lollapalooza.com/showthread.php?1379-Bringing-back-the-1

[SecondSet]

Should have looked at the MSG date he mentioned, the Rangers are scheduled to play there that same day. So he was probably fucking with us.

Or, THE CURE ON ICE!

The Rangers are playing in August?

[MookieDaddy]

The Rangers are playing in August?

Ha.... Excellent point, I guess I should learn to count the months again (somehow was looking at April dates for some reason). Continue speculation.

[Krentistthedentist]

YOU ARE A TEENAGER

Oddly enough, no, I'm not.

[carligula]

Ha.... Excellent point, I guess I should learn to count the months again (somehow was looking at April dates for some reason). Continue speculation.

April 1st to be exact. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

[symbionese]

Oddly enough, no, I'm not.

teen or no teen -- as long as there's grass on the pitch...

[mgignac]

Springsteen dates announced; no Chicago. Could be waiting for Wrigley confirmation however.

[SecondSet]

So can anyone answer my question about the source for the Cure at MSG?

[MadBird11]

So can anyone answer my question about the source for the Cure at MSG?

It was answered.

[SecondSet]

It was answered.

Not to my satisfaction. Someone said it was from someone very reliable, but then said that person might be fucking with us. No one has identified the person or pointed me to the post, which I can't find in a search.

[danzip53]

Not to my satisfaction.

lol

[MookieDaddy]

Not to my satisfaction. Someone said it was from someone very reliable, but then said that person might be fucking with us. No one has identified the person or pointed me to the post, which I can't find in a search.

I said I had a massive brain fart when I thought the person who posted the date might have been messing with us, since I read the MSG Rangers dates as August for some bizarre reason. So I stand by that it is very reliable.

[mgignac]

Not to my satisfaction. Someone said it was from someone very reliable, but then said that person might be fucking with us. No one has identified the person or pointed me to the post, which I can't find in a search.

Discussion starts on this (http://theboard.lollapalooza.com/showthread.php?19-upcoming-shows-thread/page830) page

[Krentistthedentist]

So can anyone answer my question about the source for the Cure at MSG?

I won't disclose it here, but symbionese, the source, is a very well known figure in the music industry.
All boarders who have met him will confirm that he is a public figure but I won't say anymore than that.

[El Goodo]

He's equal parts famous and infamous.

[Krentistthedentist]

He is both public and pubic

[concertgoer]

Is it bad I kinda like the worst top 3 better? :p

Yes it's turrible :)

[MadBird11]

If it happens it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't.

Woo.

[Nile19]

I won't disclose it here, but symbionese, the source, is a very well known figure in the music industry.
All boarders who have met him will confirm that he is a public figure but I won't say anymore than that.
Ive never met most of you and this will forever be a mystery to me. Truly can't tell if trolling

[concertgoer]

I think it's going to happen

[MadBird11]

I think it's going to happen

How many of us will be crying/holding each other if it does: All of us or all of us?

[Krentistthedentist]

Ive never met most of you and this will forever be a mystery to me. Truly can't tell if trolling

Not trolling

[MadBird11]

I'm actually surprised he's ok with you letting out that info.

[Krentistthedentist]

I did not run it by him
These posts could all be gone by later this evening.

[Nile19]

are you implying fame is involved?

[Broc1123]

I sure wish I knew who symb really is.

[Thisismyname]

I did not run it by him
I could be gone by later this evening.

.

[Krentistthedentist]

are you implying fame is involved?

read into what i've said however you'd like.
I've given you all enough for today

[MadBird11]

I wouldn't have been throwing that information around, especially in this forum.

[Nile19]

read into what i've said however you'd like.
I've given you all enough for today

He is either Kasier Soze or John Galt

[SecondSet]

Thanks very much, everyone.

[MadBird11]

The fact that you bought all of that scares the shit out of me.

[Krentistthedentist]

While everything i have said is factual, i certainly would not believe it.

[Nile19]

My mental image of symb is either this (http://guestofaguest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/kanye_west4.jpg) and or this (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ss7oYH2nMkc/S8Nnaxn3gkI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/hrVmDhADSIc/s1600/plinkett_artwork.jpg)

[WretchedSkye2113]

bit of both.
i'd imagine something like ron jeremy.

[oasisfan]

My mental image of symb is either this (http://guestofaguest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/kanye_west4.jpg) and or this (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ss7oYH2nMkc/S8Nnaxn3gkI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/hrVmDhADSIc/s1600/plinkett_artwork.jpg)

Almost my thoughts exactly.

[oasisfan]

So it can't be just too much longer until Kot leaks at least one headliner can it?

[KevBlu42]

So it can't be just too much longer until Kot leaks at least one headliner can it?

He'll probably leak Drake, The Black Keys and Metallica and none of us will be surprised.

[MookieDaddy]

Uh, I'd be pretty surprised if Metallica is on this bill.
Like I posted before, last year's article was posted Feb. 8th, expect it around then.

[oasisfan]

so next few weeks should see something.

[Broc1123]

Yeah, Metallica would kind of surprise me. But I suppose there aren't many options. It could be The Cure Kanye West The Black Keys though.

[concertgoer]

So it can't be just too much longer until Kot leaks at least one headliner can it?

Probably a few more weeks.

[nikolajz1]

While most of the lineup is still being fleshed out, sources inside c3 have told us that The Black Keys will be the top billed band of Lollapalooza's 2012 edition.

So gonna lol when we see something like this next week from Kot

[WretchedSkye2113]

...that almost sounded officious.
fuck you.

[oasisfan]

While most of the lineup is still being fleshed out, sources inside c3 have told us that The Black Keys will be the top billed band of Lollapalooza's 2012 edition.

So gonna lol when we see something like this next week from Kot

.

[mgignac]

He made it up, it didn't come from anywhere- he's saying how that could be what Kot ends up leaking.

But it won't be.

[WretchedSkye2113]

derpityderpmcderpson called, he wants his derp back.

[oasisfan]

oh shit i am completely retarded.

[concertgoer]

derpityderpmcderpson called, he wants his derp back.

:D

[MadBird11]

While most of the lineup is still being fleshed out, sources inside c3 have told us that The Black Keys will be the top billed band of Lollapalooza's 2012 edition.

So gonna lol when we see something like this next week from Kot

When this does happen though, will everyone still go to the festival?

[mgignac]

When this does happen though, will everyone still go to the festival?

I can dig the north stage

[Nile19]

Lolla 2012 Preview!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GLYRhHtAJ8

[MadBird11]

Image fail

Edit: Nevermind, you just derped.

[Nile19]

Image fail

Edit: Nevermind, you just derped.

Yes, excuse my derp Mr. Derp

[concertgoer]

The Throne- Metallica- The Cure
The Black Keys- Mumford and Sons- Justice

The Throne vs Mumford
Metallica vs Justice
TBK vs The Cure

[nikolajz1]

The Throne- Metallica- The Cure
The Black Keys- Mumford and Sons- Justice

The Throne vs Mumford
Metallica vs Justice
TBK vs The Cure

I LIKE THIS

[JML]

The Throne- Metallica- The Cure
The Black Keys- Mumford and Sons- Justice

The Throne vs Mumford
Metallica vs Justice (Grove)
TBK vs The Cure

Wish there was a way I could see The Throne, The Cure, and TBK but it doesn't look like there's any way to pit those 6 against each other to make that happen.

[oasisfan]

The Throne - Pearl Jam - Metallica
The Black Keys - Florence and the Machine - Justice

Avett Brothers - Queens of the Stoneage - Mumford and Sons - Common - The Cranberries - Sleigh Bells

Common > The Throne vs The Black Keys < Mumford and Sons
Avett Brothers > Pearl Jam vs Justice < Sleigh Bells
Queens of the Stoneage > Metallica vs Florence and the Machine < The Cranberries

[wiscostraightup]

I really hope chris rock does the introduction here as well.
it'd be super sweet.

[Nile19]

I don't think Justice and Metallica will oppose each other... Justice seemingly loves Metallica and almost always does some Metallica in their sets, so potentially in that case both sides of the park will be hearing Master of Puppets at the same time, if anything they can downgrade Justice to a sub and have them lead into Metallica if they are on the same day

[oasisfan]

Foo Fighters went against Deadmau5 last year and Deadmau5 did a remix of Rope on Foo Fighters newest album. Also when C3 will put Muse vs Coldplay anything can happen.

[nikolajz1]

I don't think Justice and Metallica will oppose each other... Justice seemingly loves Metallica and almost always does some Metallica in their sets, so potentially in that case both sides of the park will be hearing Master of Puppets at the same time, if anything they can downgrade Justice to a sub and have them lead into Metallica if they are on the same day

this is dumb

[Miller]

No. Has his own Chicago festival now.

That was a one time deal, I thought.

[concertgoer]

this is dumb

I know right?

[MadBird11]

this is dumb

Si.


That was a one time deal, I thought.

Not si.

[Nile19]

whatever people, its not going to happen,
this is a standard and their big finale and how they end almost all of their sets (admittedly their set could change though yes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEutGKthTVM

[MadBird11]

You keep telling yourself that.

[Nile19]

You keep telling yourself that.
I will bet anyone a beer that Metallica and Justice will not oppose each other

[MadBird11]

At this point, I'd bet that both won't be on the lineup.

But hey, you're on.

[Driftwood]

Well considering that people don't even know if either act is playing, that sounds like a good bet in your favour.

[Nile19]

Well considering that people don't even know if either act is playing, that sounds like a good bet in your favour.

Ok, in the event they are both announced, we will revisit this and I will make that bet

[MadBird11]

Wait I'm confused. Is the bet if they both play or in general?

Cause if it's just in general fuck that.

Edit: Thank you for clearing that up.

[MookieDaddy]

Man, you guys are going to be sorely disappointed when this lineup does come out...

[MadBird11]

Man, you guys are going to be sorely disappointed when this lineup does come out...

I have no expectations whatsoever.

[MookieDaddy]

I have no expectations whatsoever.

Not really directed at you MB, you're one of the few being reasonable here.
Seriously, did people already forget how high their expectations were for the 20th anniversary last year, compared to what we actually got?

[JML]

Not really directed at you MB, you're one of the few being reasonable here.
Seriously, did people already forget how high their expectations were for the 20th anniversary last year, compared to what we actually got?

2010 had great headliners though. I'm not going to think it's impossible for them to have good headliners just because of one down year.

Realistically I think it'll be somewhere in the middle between my "Pearl Jam/The Cure/Kanye" dream scenario and my "RHCP/Black Keys/Drake/blink-182" nightmare scenario.

[Audiobully]

It's all in what's actually available out there and there's a ton more this year than last.

[wiscostraightup]

It's all in what's actually available out there and there's a ton more this year than last.

This. For some reason I feel like the headliners are going to be pretty good this year.

[Thisismyname]

whatever people, its not going to happen,
this is a standard and their big finale and how they end almost all of their sets (admittedly their set could change though yes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEutGKthTVM

Hey btw bands personal opinions of the other bands on the lineup has ZERO effect on where they are billed.

[Krentistthedentist]

I bet My Morning Jacket fucking HATES Stevie Wonder

[Thisismyname]

I least that's one act we know won't be playing Forecastle!

[Miller]

Not si.

Okay, the internet is not showing me evidence that DMB Caravan 2012 exists, but it is telling me that they're recording an album that allegedly will be supported by a full tour. Show me what I'm missing please.

[emitts]

I know they're a longshot, and extremely unlikely, but is there anyway Beastie Boys are a headliner option this year? Or are there too many other more-realistic hip-hop options to make them even remotely possible?

Does anyone think they'll eventually headline since they had to cancel in '09?

[MookieDaddy]

If they headline, they'd get it because they're the Beastie Boys, it would have nothing to do with '09.
Extremely unlikely, but not impossible.

[ironmonkey]

I don't know why everybody is getting their panties in a bunch....just wait for a Johnny J post on COS...he'll get us all straightened up

[the fixer]

While I dont have access to the exact quote, in the recent Backstreets magazine (some fanclub thing for Springsteen) it mentions something about lollapalooza. My mom who is a huge fan just sent me a text without much info, but I will look into it some more. Im not sure what to believe, as reliable sources on the Pearl Jam message board have said they are hearing rumors of PJ playing Wrigley with Springsteen in early Sept. There was also mention of Springsteen at Wrigley in the Tribune this past week, so who knows...

[danzip53]

I hope the Backstreet Boys play

[MookieDaddy]

I hope the Backstreet Boys play

If they don't have any August tour dates, it must mean they'll be at Lolla!

[Five_Hole]

as reliable sources on the Pearl Jam message board have said they are hearing rumors of PJ playing Wrigley with Springsteen in early Sept.

Yes please.

[concertgoer]

Yes please.

Yeah I would have to fly up for that show.

[MookieDaddy]

Oh come on, you guys aren't buying PJ/Bruce for a second, are you??

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Oh come on, you guys aren't buying PJ/Bruce for a second, are you??

.

[Krentistthedentist]

Oh come on, you guys aren't buying PJ/Bruce for a second, are you??

http://tribalinsight.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/i-want-to-believe.jpg

[Krentistthedentist]

Pearl Jam also has a recent history of opening for bands they really love-- Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Kanye West

[concertgoer]

Oh come on, you guys aren't buying PJ/Bruce for a second, are you??

PJ has opened for The Stones and Tom Petty so it's not that crazy.

[dani9357]

'Ey yo. I'mma take a shot at this and say....RHCP, The Cure, Drake, New Division (I think that's just my wishful thinking), Justice, Vampy Weekend, and probably a repeat of Krillx. I'm hoping, praying, wishing, meditating on the possibility of The Stone Roses getting their shit together and coming to Lolla,even though they're playing some festival in Norway on an undisclosed day. Ok, that's it.

Last wish: Morrissey. Or a Smith's reunion. I know I come off as delusional. :/

[IAmScareMongering]

The Boss doesn't need an opener. And Wirgley shows are expensive enough as it is.

[mgignac]

There is absolutely no way Wrigley Field has the money to book Roger Waters, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam in one summer.

[mgignac]

And from what I understood, the "rumors" PJ fans are discussing on their boards trace themselves down to someone bringing it up as a distinct possibility and it getting circlejerked over for eons.

[Five_Hole]

There is absolutely no way Wrigley Field has the money to book Roger Waters, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam in one summer.

This is silly. These shows are bringing in big bucks for the Cubs. Why do you think they keep booking them? And don't forget Brad Paisely taking over Roger Water's 2nd show on June 9th.

[mgignac]

This is silly. These shows are bringing in big bucks for the Cubs. Why do you think they keep booking them? And don't forget Brad Paisely taking over Roger Water's 2nd show on June 9th.

I guess I just don't see it. Of the people touring right now, the biggest/most expensive names to book have to be Roger Waters and Bruce Springsteen. Pearl Jam is certainly not cheap either, and I didn't even know about Brad Paisley.

I understand that they bring the money in, but how is Wrigley suddenly evolving from a place that does two shows a year TOPS, after a long hiatus, into somewhere that's booking Waters, Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Paisley all in the same year. And I honestly can't see Springsteen only getting one show there- if they gave DMB two for that weekend in Sept., they'll give it to Bruce. Which means they're giving it to PJ as well.

[MadBird11]

Yeah, but it sells. The seats, the field, everything.

[mgignac]

Part of me is just absolutely praying PJ DOESN'T get the Wrigley show. Them and Bruce in the same venue- and I'm a Cubs fan- would be orgasmic, but I'd rather PJ's stop be a proper arena show where I'm not a mile away from the stage.

[Thisismyname]

The way you're talking, it makes it seem like you believe venues are booked in the same style as festivals, which is usually not the case.

[mgignac]

The way you're talking, it makes it seem like you believe venues are booked in the same style as festivals, which is usually not the case.

I know that's not the case at all, it just surprises me that Wrigley Field- a venue that doesn't normally host that many concerts in a year, is suddenly being rumored to have a chunk of huge shows.

[MadBird11]

Well, with the Cubs being awful, surely you can't be that surprised.

[nanatod]

I guess I just don't see it. Of the people touring right now, the biggest/most expensive names to book have to be Roger Waters and Bruce Springsteen. Pearl Jam is certainly not cheap either, and I didn't even know about Brad Paisley.

I understand that they bring the money in, but how is Wrigley suddenly evolving from a place that does two shows a year TOPS, after a long hiatus, into somewhere that's booking Waters, Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Paisley all in the same year. And I honestly can't see Springsteen only getting one show there- if they gave DMB two for that weekend in Sept., they'll give it to Bruce. Which means they're giving it to PJ as well.

that's it. we're voting the mvthafvckin' precinct dry.

[MadBird11]

nana grumpy.

[mgignac]

Well, with the Cubs being awful, surely you can't be that surprised.

I'm not surprised at the cash grab, just how popular it seems like it could start to get to have shows there. Which I don't like.

There was something special the last few years about hearing who would be playing the Wrigley show that summer...even though its not booked like a festival, when there's only one (two, tops) show there a year, you wait for the announcement of "who got it" just the same. At least all of my friends did. Nobody "oohs" and "ahs" when a band comes through at the UC, but when someone plays Wrigley Field its a bigger deal.

[nanatod]

I'm not surprised at the cash grab, just how popular it seems like it could start to get to have shows there. Which I don't like.

There was something special the last few years about hearing who would be playing the Wrigley show that summer...even though its not booked like a festival, when there's only one (two, tops) show there a year, you wait for the announcement of "who got it" just the same. At least all of my friends did. Nobody "oohs" and "ahs" when a band comes through at the UC, but when someone plays Wrigley Field its a bigger deal.

they're big RASCAL FLATTS fans, eh?

[Five_Hole]

I'm not surprised at the cash grab, just how popular it seems like it could start to get to have shows there. Which I don't like.

There was something special the last few years about hearing who would be playing the Wrigley show that summer...even though its not booked like a festival, when there's only one (two, tops) show there a year, you wait for the announcement of "who got it" just the same. At least all of my friends did. Nobody "oohs" and "ahs" when a band comes through at the UC, but when someone plays Wrigley Field its a bigger deal.


They have 2 shows booked with rumors of a 3rd. It isn't like they went and booked shows every free weekend.

[Five_Hole]

And in 2009 they had Elton John and Billy Joel play a pair of shows and Rascal Flatts play another (i don't recall if they did 2 nights) so this isn't the first time.

[mgignac]

I know it all makes sense, just stating why I wouldn't prefer it.

[thombjorke.]

Guys, some random person on the COS page said that Radiohead seems likely so we should probably list them as confirmed.

[symbionese]

if that was truly the case, they probably would have said raydeeo-head.

[MadBird11]

When's Johnny J making an appearance this year?

[Broc1123]

As soon as Krentist feels like getting CoS commenters in the palm of his hand.

[johnd12751]

just saw this on cos and thought it was interesting, Type Radiohead Chicago 2012 into google. Lollapalooza.com is the second result behind Radioheads tour page. Guys, this is great news.

[Krentistthedentist]

As soon as Krentist feels like getting CoS commenters in the palm of his hand.

I do not know what you've heard, but I can assure you any implications that I have ever taken on the Jonny J mantle are unequivocally false.

[Audiobully]

just saw this on cos and thought it was interesting, Type Radiohead Chicago 2012 into google. Lollapalooza.com is the second result behind Radioheads tour page. Guys, this is great news.

Good news to who?

[Krentistthedentist]

Good news to who?

People with low standards.

[MadBird11]

Good news for people who love bad news.

[johnd12751]

Good news for people who love bad news.

Funny, I was just thinking about Modest Mouse headlining as I saw this.

[MookieDaddy]

just saw this on cos and thought it was interesting, Type Radiohead Chicago 2012 into google. Lollapalooza.com is the second result behind Radioheads tour page. Guys, this is great news.

Since Hansford never visits histories thread:
jfc

[Broc1123]

I do not know what you've heard, but I can assure you any implications that I have ever taken on the Jonny J mantle are unequivocally false.

Did you act like you did? I know someone did or at least acted like they did. Maybe it was Driftwood.

[MadBird11]

Folks who have been Johnny J in the past: Symb, Audiobully. That's about all I know.

[MookieDaddy]

I think it was Jack White.

[rosettastoned462]

There was definitely a point that ktd admitted to posting as johnny j. Maybe he's trying to cover his tracks so he can do it again this year

[MadBird11]

Remember when Damt Punk was going to play?

[Krentistthedentist]

I think after last year, however, Jonny J is done. No one will take him srsly anymore

[Broc1123]

Agreed. Even the CoS commenters will ignore anyone who says they are Johnny J.

[Audiobully]

Unless of course someone hopped on under a different alias that sold him/herself as legit.

[funksoul]

Okay, the internet is not showing me evidence that DMB Caravan 2012 exists, but it is telling me that they're recording an album that allegedly will be supported by a full tour. Show me what I'm missing please.

DMB is doing a proper summer tour. There will be no caravan in Chicago. 100% fact. Rumored tour dates have them at Deer Creek in late June and Alpine in early July.

[Krentistthedentist]

DMB is doing a proper summer tour. There will be no caravan in Chicago. 100% fact. Rumored tour dates have them at Deer Creek in late June and Alpine in early July.

Will you be there?

[Audiobully]

Do you really need to ask?

[funksoul]

Will you be there?

will i be where?

[El Goodo]

Hope not.

[SecondSet]

Guys, some random person on the COS page said that Radiohead seems likely so we should probably list them as confirmed.

I have heard this from someone who is in a position to know. I had also previously heard that they wouldn't be there from someone whose statements I can generally take to the bank. But the Radiohead tour schedule certainly seems to point back to America at just the right time.

[MadBird11]

Confirm that motherfucker!

Can't wait to have a two hour standing nap!

[nt54]

If Radiohead is back again this year, will they be more or less boring than last time?

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Confirm that motherfucker!

Can't wait to have a two hour standing nap!

nah i'm sure they'll play less of in rainbows this go.

[MadBird11]

nah i'm sure they'll play less of in rainbows this go.

I mean, anything post Kid-A I'll probably be bored with.

Yes, I know I'm weird.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

I mean, anything post Kid-A I'll probably be bored with.

Yes, I know I'm weird.

that's not that weird.

[MadBird11]

But man, Radiohead are just so damn good at everything they do, how could you possibly hate any of their albums?

[Audiobully]

Easily.

[concertgoer]

that's not that weird.

No, but it's dumb though.

[thombjorke.]

he must not be a true fan

[nikolajz1]

If Radiohead is back again this year, will they be more or less boring than last time?

More. Didnt they say they wouldnt be doing a best of hits show? It'll probably be mostly KoL and In Rainbows.

[MadBird11]

No, but it's dumb though.

Yeah, but you like everything.

[mgignac]

I love Radiohead, and I wouldn't mind seeing them at Lollapalooza, but I can also admit that I could probably find ten other bands to see whose lead singers didn't just stream together endless streams of vowels all night before playing a few songs off of OK Computer and calling it a show.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

I love Radiohead, and I wouldn't mind seeing them at Lollapalooza, but I can also admit that I could probably find ten other bands to see whose lead singers didn't just stream together endless streams of vowels all night before playing a few songs off of OK Computer and calling it a show.

ugh

[mgignac]

ugh

C'mon, I'm a fan. I own every album and listen to them regularly, but you couldn't pull me a setlist from the last two tours that wouldn't have me bored for at least a half hour of the show.

[Krentistthedentist]

Agreed. One of my favorite bands ever but idc if I ever see them again, unless they start playing good setlists.
And it's kind of a tragedy.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

yeah but your whole sentence about the vowels and stuff definitely deserved an 'ugh'

[BearDownBoilerUp]

i was also really disappointed when i saw them on the in rainbows tour. its a shame they aren't a better live band. next time ill make sure to be more fucked up.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

also it should be mentioned that they do have their moments.

[MadBird11]

Fuck Radiohead.

There, I said it.

[thombjorke.]

no true fans on this page

[Krentistthedentist]

Fuck Radiohead.

There, I said what symb has been saying for the past 3 years

,

[Krentistthedentist]

no true fans on this page

In this context "true fan" and "sheepish idiot" are synonymous, correct?

[thombjorke.]

I thought you didn't look up to him?

[thombjorke.]

In this context "true fan" and "sheepish idiot" are synonymous, correct?

It was really just a joke because I was just on the Coachella board where these guys argued for 20 pages about what constituted a "true Tool fan" and which of them qualified.

But I probably do like them more than most people on this board.

[MadBird11]

,

I'm well aware I can't come up with anything original on this board.

[Krentistthedentist]

It was really just a joke because I was just on the Coachella board where these guys argued for 20 pages about what constituted a "true Tool fan" and which of them qualified.

But I probably do like them more than most people on this board.

Pretty weird that I wouldn't have gotten a joke referencing the Coachella board.

[thombjorke.]

Pretty weird that I wouldn't have gotten a joke referencing the Coachella board.

It was for my personal amusement.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

I was just on the Coachella board where these guys argued for 20 pages about what constituted a "true Tool fan" and which of them qualified.

wait, and were they completely unaware of themselves the entire time?

[thombjorke.]

wait, and were they completely unaware of themselves the entire time?

It was pretty humorous. One of them claimed to be the biggest fan because he's seen them over 70 times, another because he appreciates "Pushit" and "Triad" the most, another because he claims to have full set videos of every single one of their shows, etc.


And a bunch of bickering like, "A true Tool fan would never complain about the setlist regardless!"

[Krentistthedentist]

That sounds more obnoxious than even me and Pearl Jam/Kanye

[thombjorke.]

That sounds more obnoxious than even me and Pearl Jam/Kanye

Would you ever complain about a PJ/Kanye setlist? If so you're not a true fan.

[concertgoer]

Yeah, but you like everything.

Good one!

[BearDownBoilerUp]

It was pretty humorous. One of them claimed to be the biggest fan because he's seen them over 70 times, another because he appreciates "Pushit" and "Triad" the most, another because he claims to have full set videos of every single one of their shows, etc.


And a bunch of bickering like, "A true Tool fan would never complain about the setlist regardless!"

ugh of course the coachella board is infested with tool fans

[MadBird11]

Good one!

Oh, fuck all of you.

[concertgoer]

Oh, fuck all of you.

Sorry I couldn't resist after reading the last few pages of the Roo thread.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

lol

[Krentistthedentist]

Would you ever complain about a PJ/Kanye setlist? If so you're not a true fan.

No, doubtful.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

what if PJ played only covers of EV's shitty ukulele album?

[thombjorke.]

No, doubtful.

Are you going to be attending every single show on all of their upcoming tours? If not, then you aren't a true fan (someone actually said that!).

[mgignac]

"Being a fan isn't about who was there in the beginning- it's about who's willing to be there til the end"
-Anonymous

I'll see myself out.

[wiscostraightup]

And a bunch of bickering like, "A true Tool fan would never complain about the setlist regardless!"

tool4lyfebro.

[Mike53421]

So February 8th is when Kot leaked the first three last year... if that's the pace we're just about there.

Black Keys, Bjork, Mumford, Jay Z, uhh... Queens? I don't know shit about shit. Let's throw the Raconteurs out there too.

[thombjorke.]

Tool should play because their set would be awesome even if they only played the various, lengthy interludes from all their albums.

[WretchedSkye2113]

he leaked 3 of the top 4, and hinted that there was another "big name" that he couldn't reveal yet that was in the works, so he knew the top 4.
if he does that again this year, we'll get the top line.

my highest hopes;
Sabbath or Metallica, The Cure or Bjork, Yeezy or The Trone.

any 2 of those 6 would make me so happy.

[johnd12751]

Tool should play because their set would be awesome even if they only played the various, lengthy interludes from all their albums.

http://chan.catiewayne.com/c/src/132367088458.png

[thombjorke.]

Did you not read the conversation above? Or do you just not understand any sort of sarcasm?

[wiscostraightup]

no, he's not fucking kidding you at all.

[Caseysitsallgood]

I don't think that Bruce makes sense at Lolla either, but Lady Gaga wasn't like any headliner before her. Same could be said for Depeche Mode or Deadmau5.

I wouldn't ever expect for Bruce to be at Lolla, but I wouldn't be surprised if he ever is.

I mean, Friday, 2007.

deadmau5 was not precedent setting.

[courtneybjorn]

Disagree so much, but ok.

I have to say I doubt it's passion pit, BUT perry loves to have chicago bands play in chicago, and I think passion pit is from chicago, they did headline the largest chicago festival there is last year, taste of chicago, which is in grant park, and is bigger than lollapalooza

[Miller]

I have to say I doubt it's passion pit, BUT perry loves to have chicago bands play in chicago, and I think passion pit is from chicago, they did headline the largest chicago festival there is last year, taste of chicago, which is in grant park, and is bigger than lollapalooza

1. Less than ten percent of every Lolla lineup has been from Chicago.
2. Taste of Chicago is a free food festival that has some music. Its music lineup has no bearing on a festival where people pay to see bands.
3. C3 books the festival. Perry has little to no impact on booking.
4. Passion Pit didn't play it last year, they played in 2010. They did play last on their night, but they weren't advertised anywhere as a "headliner." Salt N Pepa were the biggest deal on the bill.
5. Passion Pit is from Massachusetts.

Welcome to the board.

[Miller]

Same could be said for Depeche Mode or Deadmau5.

Daft Punk?

[MookieDaddy]

I have to say I doubt it's passion pit, BUT perry loves to have chicago bands play in chicago, and I think passion pit is from chicago, they did headline the largest chicago festival there is last year, taste of chicago, which is in grant park, and is bigger than lollapalooza

Wow.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

I have to say I doubt it's passion pit, BUT perry loves to have chicago bands play in chicago, and I think passion pit is from chicago, they did headline the largest chicago festival there is last year, taste of chicago, which is in grant park, and is bigger than lollapalooza

the scary part is we're still months away from line-up time.

[danzip53]

and is bigger than lollapalooza

Cool story bro.

[Krentistthedentist]

I have to say I doubt it's passion pit, BUT perry loves to have chicago bands play in chicago, and I think passion pit is from chicago, they did headline the largest chicago festival there is last year, taste of chicago, which is in grant park, and is bigger than lollapalooza

Jesus tittyfucking christ. You cannot be a real person.

[MadBird11]

And that's why this thread needs to not exist next year.