It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[SecondSet]

If he's not playing, no one gives a shit.

So you know he's not playing?

[SecondSet]

You do realize that Eddie is in Europe during Lolla right?

He's at a fest in Portugal Friday night. Fest is 3 hours from Lisbon, from which he can get on one of these newfangled airplane things and be in Chicago Saturday evening.

Or he can spend a couple of days surfing in Europe.

[concertgoer]

Yeah because a lot of acts have played shows in Chicago and Lolla during the same weekend.

[Hurricane Kid]

Why is At the Drive In a possibility?

Its one of 2 shows out of hundreds and possibly thousands I've been to that I have walked out of. Third Eye Blind was the other.

[Neader]

Damn you're right. Perry knew you walked out on them so decided not to book them.

[askiba]

Your taste =/= booking

Edit: oh and before we go too into this, this is headliner speculation............

[ruthlessvengeance]

Why is At the Drive In a possibility?

Its one of 2 shows out of hundreds and possibly thousands I've been to that I have walked out of. Third Eye Blind was the other.

I can't believe that you would tell people that you attended a Third Eye Blind show on a message board. Are you a glutton for punishment?

[MookieDaddy]

Why is At the Drive In a possibility?

Its one of 2 shows out of hundreds and possibly thousands I've been to that I have walked out of. Third Eye Blind was the other.

They said the reunion is all about money, so Lolla is one of the biggest paydays they could get.

[KevBlu42]

ATDI is not a headliner. So let's move this talk to another thread.

How much has Linkin Park been discussed? New single out in a couple weeks, rumored tour with Incubus this summer. Seems possible, right?

And please don't kill me. I hate those bands too.

[snoopydoggy2002]

Yeah because a lot of acts have played shows in Chicago and Lolla during the same weekend.

Lots of acts have done this. In fact about 100% of them have.

[MadBird11]

I love how the n00bs are telling us to move this talk to another thread when there's already been 801 pages of complete bullshit.

[pieman27]

I love how the n00bs are telling us to move this talk to another thread when there's already been 801 pages of complete bullshit.

besides Krentist's posts ?

[Don Draper]

ATDI is not a headliner. So let's move this talk to another thread.
But they're 2nd billed on their day at Coachella.

[MadBird11]

Reunion buzz/1st show back.

[KevBlu42]

I love how the n00bs are telling us to move this talk to another thread when there's already been 801 pages of complete bullshit.

I've been posting here since August. At what point will I no longer be considered a n00b? I'm dying to know.

The ATDI talk is just getting a little tiresome. All we have to go by is the money thing and nothing has changed over the past few months regarding their availability. Plus, they're not headliners.


But they're 2nd billed on their day at Coachella.

Exactly.

[Caseysitsallgood]

Yeah because a lot of acts have played shows in Chicago and Lolla during the same weekend.

well, um.. yeah cg. they have.

;)

[joelmanfu]

Wait. Wrong thread?

yeah... this guy.

[nikkirkpatrick]

this thread is the be all and end all, the alpha and the omega. post here or die.

[snoopydoggy2002]

#dissapointing palooza

the killers * rhcp * black keys
tiesto * chris brown * kaskade

[ferro_man]

I can't believe that you would tell people that you attended a Third Eye Blind show on a message board. Are you a glutton for punishment?

maybe he just wanted to hear

YOUNG GAY REPUBLICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANS

[SKZA]

You may all relax now, I think it's safe to scratch Wilco entirely off the list of possibilities. From their facebook page: "Hoping for some hang time with this guy come July... maybe we'll all watch fireworks over midwest skies." Google tells me "this guy" is the mascot for the Kane County Cougars minor league team, right outside of Chicago.

I'm glad they're not headlining, but Wilco at a baseball stadium for the 4th of July actually sounds pretty alright.

[askiba]

Wilco is going to my little podunk town? That's.... something, alright.

[Willy]

I haven't seen Willy around lately, I think he is going into hiding before we behead him for RHCP not being there.

I didn't go into hiding, just been traveling a lot lately. Care to double, triple or quadruple down on our bet?

[Nile19]

I didn't go into hiding, just been traveling a lot lately. Care to double, triple or quadruple down on our bet?

Are we just betting RHCP will be there? Are you saying you know the lineup?

[concertgoer]

Are we just betting RHCP will be there? Are you saying you know the lineup?

Nile he knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a girl that knows someone in the RHCP
So yeah RHCP confirmed!

[snoopydoggy2002]

I didn't go into hiding, just been traveling a lot lately. Care to double, triple or quadruple down on our bet?

i am going to place all the blame and i will hate you specifically if rhcp is there.

[Nile19]

Nile he knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a girl that knows someone in the RHCP
So yeah RHCP confirmed!

https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTP41d7kCdCb9HUrK2anF9dSyW5Bq7e5 U5njcKF8HBGhWZZ-nSV7Q

[concertgoer]

I have said it before, but I really don't think that two of the top three headliners would have arena shows in Chicago less than five months before Lolla, but we seem to be running out of other alternatives
Sabbath and WTT/Jay-Z/ Kanye for 1 and 2 plz

[WeCanDoDisss]

I would take pearl jam over sabbath any day. sabbath doesn't excite me that much. but whatever, hopefully (if their all there) I can see wtt, tbk, and jack white, without any conflicts...crossing my fingers.

[MichaelDW]

I would take pearl jam over sabbath any day. sabbath doesn't excite me that much. but whatever, hopefully (if their all there) I can see wtt, tbk, and jack white, without any conflicts...crossing my fingers.

I know I might be the extreme minority here but I don't find ANYTHING exciting about Pearl Jam. Zzzzzzzzzzz. Easy decision on getting to leave that side of the park.

[mgignac]

I know I might be the extreme minority here but I don't find ANYTHING exciting about Pearl Jam. Zzzzzzzzzzz. Easy decision on getting to leave that side of the park.

You're fired

[ferro_man]

I know I might be the extreme minority here but I don't find ANYTHING exciting about Pearl Jam. Zzzzzzzzzzz. Easy decision on getting to leave that side of the park.

they put on a good show at lolla

[concertgoer]

Pearl Jam rules

[oasisfan]

If and when there is an eventual repeat #1 headliner I don't think anyone could be better than Pearl Jam.

[MichaelDW]

Ha I don't deny he may. Just not for me. Go! Enjoy!

[ferro_man]

If and when there is an eventual repeat #1 headliner I don't think anyone could be better than Pearl Jam.

radiohead

[rockrdudetim]

meh, Pearl Jam is alright...

[MichaelDW]

My all-time top headliner - idk - might be Portishead. But that would probably not happen, ever. Maybe if they officially write/release some new stuff before the year is over. And some people realize that they are kinda around again they could get decent billing next year. But as the general mood was mentioned earlier on here the fest is more for new-ish or more current and PH really aren't 'newish' enough even with new material.

[Nile19]

radiohead

Really though, Lolla 2013

[ferro_man]

My all-time top headliner - idk - might be Portishead. But that would probably not happen, ever. Maybe if they officially write/release some new stuff before the year is over. And some people realize that they are kinda around again they could get decent billing next year. But as the general mood was mentioned earlier on here the fest is more for new-ish or more current and PH really aren't 'newish' enough even with new material.

I would book portishead to headline perry's (if empire of the sun can do it, then portishead can easily do it)

[ferro_man]

Really though, Lolla 2013

maybe even 2014?

[MichaelDW]

'It could be sweet.....' - Beth Gibbons


See what I did there, haha. zing.

[Nile19]

maybe even 2014?

My thinking is they will headline Glasto next summer, which means Euro fests that they skipped this year will want them, which means they will be active around Lolla time again

or not

who knows

[Krentistthedentist]

I know I might be the extreme minority here but I don't find ANYTHING exciting about Pearl Jam. Zzzzzzzzzzz. Easy decision on getting to leave that side of the park.

Die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die die.

[stealyourcarbon]

yeah. really dumb.

[carligula]

Watched the PJ20 fan docs last night. Want to see them very badly again.

[ruthlessvengeance]

Let's repeat all the previous headliners.

[concertgoer]

ok

[johnd12751]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/17594962.jpg

[cosmo]

Starting from 1991 or 2005?

[Audiobully]

Having two bands that recently played arena shows as our 2/3 headliners is the reason I think a Black Sabbath is plausible.

[Broc1123]

I just don't think they would do that. But I also don't think they'd have 3 non-rock/indie headliners.

So confused.

[carligula]

Glad we can officially rule out Wilco now.

[MadBird11]

Starting from 1991 or 2005?

Which would get us the Pixies faster?

In an unrelated thought, I hate people who have their show schedules as their signature.

[MadBird11]

Glad we can officially rule out Wilco now.

Holy fuck that bill though.

[MichaelDW]

In an unrelated thought, I hate passive-aggressive morons. Makes me laugh because they think they just burned someone.

[MadBird11]

In an unrelated thought, I hate passive-aggressive morons. Makes me laugh because they think they just burned someone.

You're seeing Rusko. And Death Cab in the year 2012.

[concertgoer]

Didn't you see Bob Dylan in 2011?

[WretchedSkye2113]

i saw bob dylan in 2011.

[MichaelDW]

You can read. Good.

[concertgoer]

I am usually a big of fan of crossing acts of my bucket list, but even I wouldn't see Bob Dylan.

[WretchedSkye2113]

I am usually a big of fan of crossing acts of my bucket list, but even I wouldn't see Bob Dylan.

sigh.
it was pretty much what you would expect it to be.

i mean it was on our campus so it's not like i had to travel for it :p

[MadBird11]

Didn't you see Bob Dylan in 2011?

2010 I think.

Also, if you're suggesting that Bob Dylan isn't better than Death Cab, I don't think this is going to work out.

[Krentistthedentist]

i saw bob dylan in 2011.

2010 but point taken.
For $20 we'd have been foolish not to attend.

[Krentistthedentist]

You're seeing Rusko. And Death Cab in the year 2012.

Both are terrible but then again so is MichaelDW so I don't see the issue.

[carligula]

Also, if you're suggesting that Bob Dylan isn't better than Death Cab, I don't think this is going to work out.

You missed the point. He was suggesting that someone who saw Dylan in 2010 has no right to accuse people of seeing a band that is no longer relevant.

And for the record, I saw DCFC last year and they were fucking great. Not as great as they were in 2001, but still fucking great.

Also, I saw Dylan in 1994 and he was a disaster.

[ruthlessvengeance]

They could play together and it would still suck.

[MichaelDW]

Both are terrible but then again so is MichaelDW so I don't see the issue.

Haha keep making my day

[Willy]

Are we just betting RHCP will be there? Are you saying you know the lineup?

Yes I have reason to believe that RHCP will be at Lolla. I do not know the lineup

[wiscostraightup]

You're seeing Rusko. And Death Cab in the year 2012.

So much ugh. I almost pity this guy.

[wiscostraightup]

Yes I have reason to believe that RHCP will be at Lolla. I do not know the lineup

Well what's the reasoning then?

[Miller]

Well what's the reasoning then?

Insider information that he can't share.

[concertgoer]

So much ugh. I almost pity this guy.

It's pretty hilarious that Madbird has followers in the lineup forum

[wiscostraightup]

It's pretty hilarious that Madbird has followers in the lineup forum

Lol agreeing with someone= being a follower? Mmmmk.

[wiscostraightup]

Insider information that he can't share.

I see..

[MadBird11]

It's pretty hilarious that Madbird has followers in the lineup forum

I'm not sure why anyone would follow me in any situation ever, but I do like it when people agree with me.

[concertgoer]

You missed the point. He was suggesting that someone who saw Dylan in 2010 has no right to accuse people of seeing a band that is no longer relevant.

And for the record, I saw DCFC last year and they were fucking great. Not as great as they were in 2001, but still fucking great.

Also, I saw Dylan in 1994 and he was a disaster.

Carl gets it

[MadBird11]

I love how you both assumed that I didn't get it.

[Krentistthedentist]

Well the "in 2012" qualifier was beyond idiotic.

[MadBird11]

True, but it's not like I go around claiming Dylan was the greatest show ever or something like that.

[DubstepRepresentation]

What a shit show of a headline speculation thread.

[MadBird11]

Wait until you see the actual fest!

[SecondSet]

Dylan has made two of his (or anyone's) best albums in the last decade or so. And while he can be inconsistent live (always gnomic and not necessarily performing the tunes as expected), it's not like his voice was ever "great," and his high-quality band can still put on a very good show. People often come away from them disappointed because the words are more important in Dylan's music than most people's, and he's hardly free of the common difficulty on focusing on them in the live context, but they're at least in part at fault for not listening well enough.

If you've never seen him, I'd strongly recommend it.

[MadBird11]

Dylan makes great music. However, he currently sounds like death.

That shouldn't stop you from seeing him though, because he's maybe the best songwriter of all time.


tl;dr version

[SecondSet]

Sounding like death, I would submit, is quite an achievement.

[nikkirkpatrick]

SecondSet: Needs To Shut His Yap

[SecondSet]

I understand there's an ignore feature on this website.

[nikkirkpatrick]

I only have carl on ignore.
















#plausibledeniability

[WampireVeekend]

Someone just posted this on the facebook page (yes I know). I only found it interesting because it looks like it could be the lineup and I thought the formatting seemed odd. And there is the glaring error of Bombay Bicycle Club being listed twice (and the fact its from the facebook page). Take it how you would like, but I found it interesting.

Lollapalooza 2012

Black Sabbath-Kanye West-The Black Keys
Jack White-Swedish House Mafia-Justice
Korn-Leonard Cohen-Sigur Ros-Florence and the Machine
The Roots-TV on the Radio-The Shins-At The Drive In
Bloc Party-Joan Jett and the Black Hearts-Franz Ferdinand-Robyn
Wiz Khalifa-Garbage-The Weeknd-Silversun Pickups-Ben Folds Five-M83
Miike Snow-Gaslight Anthem-Passion Pit-St. Vincent-Santigold
Guided By Voices-Bombay Bicycle Club-Kasabian-Amadou & Mariam-Gotye
Bombay Bicycle Club-AWOLNATION-Childish Gambino-Neon Indian-The Big Pink
Tune Yards-Surfer Blood-Wale-Washed Out-The Civil Wars-Yuck-Sharon Van Etten
The Features-Alabama Shakes-Gary Clark Jr.-Little Dragon
Kimbra-Real Estate-Crosses

Spinning at Perry’s:
M.I.A.-Avicii-Bassnectar
Fatboy Slim-Calvin Harris-DJ Shadow-Kaskade
Odd Future-Rusko-Die Antwoord

[nikkirkpatrick]

Korn

[concertgoer]

Leonard Cohen

[nikkirkpatrick]

other artists of a musical nature

[Caseysitsallgood]

the black keys.

[Nile19]

perrys.

[Miller]

lol @ Passion Pit not in the top 20

[MadBird11]

Real Estate's playing Pitchfork.

[SecondSet]

Derpbook

[Caseysitsallgood]

perrys.

Perry's is still a stage. did you read the same article as me? it says nothing of the stage being eliminated. the tent, likely. but the stage itself? no.

jtfc

[brynrich]

Dylan has made two of his (or anyone's) best albums in the last decade or so. And while he can be inconsistent live (always gnomic and not necessarily performing the tunes as expected), it's not like his voice was ever "great," and his high-quality band can still put on a very good show. People often come away from them disappointed because the words are more important in Dylan's music than most people's, and he's hardly free of the common difficulty on focusing on them in the live context, but they're at least in part at fault for not listening well enough.

If you've never seen him, I'd strongly recommend it.

Ehhhhhhhhh...

[SecondSet]

Young people unwilling to listen to old people (who aren't still teenagers like Ozzy) = meh.

[Krentistthedentist]

Young people unwilling to listen to old people (who aren't still teenagers like Ozzy) = meh.

Bryn Rich is one of the most dad-rocking boarders.
I think your idea of how many boarders you have pegged is unrealistically optimistic.

[brynrich]

Young people unwilling to listen to old people (who aren't still teenagers like Ozzy) = meh.

What Krentist said.

I personally don't think any artist's past achievements are enough to cover decades of shitty performances. If you've found a way to enjoy the performances (whether it's the lyrics or whatever), good for you. It's just bullshit to say people aren't enjoying it because they aren't listening well enough.

[pieman27]

What Krentist said.

I personally don't think any artist's past achievements are enough to cover decades of shitty performances. If you've found a way to enjoy the performances (whether it's the lyrics or whatever), good for you. It's just bullshit to say people aren't enjoying it because they aren't listening well enough.


Are we talkin Dylan or Ozzy here :) I saw Black Sabbath 11 or 12 years ago at ozzfest and couldn't have been more stoked beforehand and left more meh about the whole experience afterwards. It's amusing that people are so excited for them to come play.

[nikkirkpatrick]

the worst thing about seeing ozzy solo is the zack wylde guitar solo lasting for 45 minutes.

[Krentistthedentist]

An extended Zakk Wylde solo is by far the absolute worst thing I have ever been subjected to at a concert.

[brynrich]

I remember being thirteen and wanting his Les Paul

[askiba]

I nearly bought a Zakk Wylde Les Paul (or a cheap knock-off) when I was but a wee lad. Bullet dodged.

Old-fogiepalooza Part Dos:

The Rolling Stones * Black Sabbath * Aerosmith
Metallica * other old bands.

[eldaniel182_]

That lineup looks soo legit.

[SecondSet]

I personally don't think any artist's past achievements are enough to cover decades of shitty performances.

And I think pointing to past achievements is a lazy excuse for ignoring what I'm saying about a great contemporary recordmaker who still does something very much worth seeing on stage. Again, thinking Dylan sucks live = not getting it imo.

Edit: and calling him Dad-rock is like sign #1.

[Greg Nasty]

What are people missing when they see Dylan, SecondSet?

Having never seen Dylan, I'm not saying there's nothing to get. I'm just curious.

[SecondSet]

That the artist they're watching is a lot sharper than they are

[RCarr11]

Someone just posted this on the facebook page (yes I know). I only found it interesting because it looks like it could be the lineup and I thought the formatting seemed odd. And there is the glaring error of Bombay Bicycle Club being listed twice (and the fact its from the facebook page). Take it how you would like, but I found it interesting.

Lollapalooza 2012

Black Sabbath-Kanye West-The Black Keys
Jack White-Swedish House Mafia-Justice
Korn-Leonard Cohen-Sigur Ros-Florence and the Machine
The Roots-TV on the Radio-The Shins-At The Drive In
Bloc Party-Joan Jett and the Black Hearts-Franz Ferdinand-Robyn
Wiz Khalifa-Garbage-The Weeknd-Silversun Pickups-Ben Folds Five-M83
Miike Snow-Gaslight Anthem-Passion Pit-St. Vincent-Santigold
Guided By Voices-Bombay Bicycle Club-Kasabian-Amadou & Mariam-Gotye
Bombay Bicycle Club-AWOLNATION-Childish Gambino-Neon Indian-The Big Pink
Tune Yards-Surfer Blood-Wale-Washed Out-The Civil Wars-Yuck-Sharon Van Etten
The Features-Alabama Shakes-Gary Clark Jr.-Little Dragon
Kimbra-Real Estate-Crosses

Spinning at Perry’s:
M.I.A.-Avicii-Bassnectar
Fatboy Slim-Calvin Harris-DJ Shadow-Kaskade
Odd Future-Rusko-Die Antwoord

I think this is way too top heavy!

[ferro_man]

Someone just posted this on the facebook page (yes I know). I only found it interesting because it looks like it could be the lineup and I thought the formatting seemed odd. And there is the glaring error of Bombay Bicycle Club being listed twice (and the fact its from the facebook page). Take it how you would like, but I found it interesting.

Lollapalooza 2012

Black Sabbath-Kanye West-The Black Keys
Jack White-Swedish House Mafia-Justice
Korn-Leonard Cohen-Sigur Ros-Florence and the Machine
The Roots-TV on the Radio-The Shins-At The Drive In
Bloc Party-Joan Jett and the Black Hearts-Franz Ferdinand-Robyn
Wiz Khalifa-Garbage-The Weeknd-Silversun Pickups-Ben Folds Five-M83
Miike Snow-Gaslight Anthem-Passion Pit-St. Vincent-Santigold
Guided By Voices-Bombay Bicycle Club-Kasabian-Amadou & Mariam-Gotye
Bombay Bicycle Club-AWOLNATION-Childish Gambino-Neon Indian-The Big Pink
Tune Yards-Surfer Blood-Wale-Washed Out-The Civil Wars-Yuck-Sharon Van Etten
The Features-Alabama Shakes-Gary Clark Jr.-Little Dragon
Kimbra-Real Estate-Crosses

Spinning at Perry’s:
M.I.A.-Avicii-Bassnectar
Fatboy Slim-Calvin Harris-DJ Shadow-Kaskade
Odd Future-Rusko-Die Antwoord

isn't that the fake lineup someone on the board made?

[WampireVeekend]

isn't that the fake lineup someone on the board made?

I actually made that fake lineup haha. No, buts its similar to the point that they are almost the same.

[Nile19]

I am having a problem... I am getting excited for almost all the headliners we are talking about... which means I will be in big conflict trouble

[Greg Nasty]

Hey, don't worry.

The actual lineup will be awful.

[IAmScareMongering]

We can probably start seriously considering The Killers: http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/04/jack-white-the-killers-the-black-keys-head-inaugural-firefly-music-festival/

[MadBird11]

That is another ugly looking festival.

Of course the Black Keys and Flaming Lips are at it.

[IAmScareMongering]

Note that The Killers are billed above The Black Keys.

[nikkirkpatrick]

lulz

[MadBird11]

Note that The Killers are billed above The Black Keys.

And Jack White above all of them.

[IAmScareMongering]

And Jack White above all of them.

I'm going by Paste's listing, which may or may not be correct:

Firefly Festival Full Lineup
The Killers
The Black Keys
Jack White
Death Cab for Cutie
John Legend
The Flaming Lips
Passion Pit
Cake
Lupe Fiasco
Girl Talk
Young the Giant
OK Go
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Cold War Kids
Tinie Tempah
The Wallflowers
Chiddy Bang
AWOLNATION
The Head and the Heart
Grouplove
Trampled By Turtles
Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires
Bombay Bicycle Club
Mayer Hawthorne & The County
Cults
Graffiti6
Allen Stone
Walk the Moon
Blind Pilot
The Felice Brothers
Heartless Bastards
Mariachi El Bronx
Matt Costa
J Roddy Walston and the Business
Ra Ra Riot
Imagine Dragons
Kids These Days
Penguin Prison

[Krentistthedentist]

Paste's billing appears to be correct.

[ferro_man]

do not want the killers at lollapalooza a third time so sooooon

[IAmScareMongering]

Black Sabbath*The Killers*The Black Keys
Jack White*aviici*Justice

[Nile19]

Black Sabbath*The Killers*The Black Keys
Jack White*aviici*Justice

On one hand that would relieve a conflict for me because I dont want to see Killers again, but on the other hand would much rather see Throne/ Jay/ Kanye or RHCP in the 2 slot (and be conflicted)

[Krentistthedentist]

RHCP would be a conflict for anyone?

[Krentistthedentist]

Seriously, I have been fucking saying the Killers are a possibility and everyone was like "derp are they even going to be playing shows derpity derp derp"

[Nile19]

RHCP would be a conflict for anyone?

Could be for me.. depending... I am oddly getting into them again, except Frusciante not being in anymore is really lame

[Nile19]

Seriously, I have been fucking saying the Killers are a possibility and everyone was like "derp are they even going to be playing shows derpity derp derp"

Ive been with you there

[ferro_man]

I just need the rumor season to stop. Maybe I should take a little break from the boards... come back when the lineup gets released in full.

Rumors for wilco, RHCP, DCFC, the black keys and the killers are just too much.

[nikkirkpatrick]

Seriously, I have been fucking saying the Killers are a possibility and everyone was like "derp are they even going to be playing shows derpity derp derp"

Congratulations! You've won the Lollapalooza Lottery! The Grand Prize is... Tickets to see the Killers! Muahaha!

[Raylan]

Can't stand The Killers. One of the most over-rated bands in recent history.

[IAmScareMongering]

Friday: The Black Keys vs. aviici
Saturday: The Killers vs. Jack White
Sunday: Black Sabbath vs. Justice

[ferro_man]

Friday: The Black Keys vs. aviici
Saturday: The Killers vs. Jack White
Sunday: Black Sabbath vs. Justice

ugh.
avicii, going hom early and justice

[Nile19]

Can't stand The Killers. One of the most over-rated bands in recent history.

I've seen them a few times but I was so disappointed with their 2009 set at Lolla... Flowers solo show was better than that
Basically I don't want to see them again because of it, easy skip now

[Raylan]

Friday: The Black Keys vs. aviici
Saturday: The Killers vs. Jack White
Sunday: Black Sabbath vs. Justice

That lineup would be be lame. Even for Lolla.

But as Mencken said, "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public"

[MadBird11]

The Killers are playing a festival.

Clearly, the Killers have to play all the festivals now.

[IAmScareMongering]

I've been expecting unimpressive headliners, given how strong the middle-tier leaks have been.

[Krentistthedentist]

The Killers are playing a festival.

Clearly, the Killers have to play all the festivals now.

More like

Everyone finally realizes that a band that's been on the table all along is on the table now and so everyone is predicting them suddenly.

[ferro_man]

The Killers are playing a festival.

Clearly, the Killers have to play all the festivals now.

the killers have become the black keys

[MadBird11]

I feel like such a hipster for caring more about the undercard than I do about headliners.

[arbee]

i like The Killers, seen them 4 times, seen Brandon twice, but i am not that excited about the possibility of them being at Lollapalooza.

[danman1202]

Why does Black Sabbath need to happen? They had their time. Ditto Metallica. Hell, even The Killers had their heyday already.

Also I like Justice but if they got top billing that's a sad lolla.

[MadBird11]

I really have no interest in hearing anything from anyone involved with the Killers ever again.

[Traviud]

I feel like such a hipster for caring more about the undercard than I do about headliners.

It would be ludicrous to pay $230 for three full headlining sets; realistically, I spend far more time with the undercard each day of the fest, so I'm more interested in that.

I'm so happy with M83 and The Weeknd that I'm less fussed about the headliners now. I'm sure this was C3's cheap-ass plan all along.

[agenthal]

Black Sabbath*The Killers*The Black Keys would be a really, really lame top 3 for me. And the 2nd line ones aren't looking too good either. Uh oh. Pray for good aftershows.

[Raylan]

I really have no interest in hearing anything from anyone involved with the Killers ever again.Amen to that.

[Raylan]

Black Sabbath*The Killers*The Black Keys would be a really, really lame top 3 for me. And the 2nd line ones aren't looking too good either. Uh oh. Pray for good aftershows.Really lame doesn't begin to describe that.

[ferro_man]

Black Sabbath*The Killers*The Black Keys would be a really, really lame top 3 for me. And the 2nd line ones aren't looking too good either. Uh oh. Pray for good aftershows.

the only thing i'm excited about right now is justice and black sabbath i guess

[IAmScareMongering]

Black Sabbath, The Killers, and The Black Keys are far from a cheap top 3.

[KevBlu42]

It would be ludicrous to pay $230 for three full headlining sets; realistically, I spend far more time with the undercard each day of the fest, so I'm more interested in that.

I'm so happy with M83 and The Weeknd that I'm less fussed about the headliners now. I'm sure this was C3's cheap-ass plan all along.

Yeah, but you can see the majority of them (with the exception of rare acts) once a year or so at the Metro or the Vic for $15-20, often 3-4 months after the festival. I think the headliners justify the cost of a ticket since you'd have to pay somewhere near $100 to see them in an arena anyway.

[agenthal]

the only thing i'm excited about right now is justice and black sabbath i guess

I guess Justice but I'm probably seeing them at Coachella, where they're, you know, not a headliner... I mean, come on, they played the 9:30 Club here in DC! That holds 1200 people. I don't really have any desire for Black Sabbath. I'm praying for Franz Ferdinand and Sigur Ros to save the festival for me haha.

[Raylan]

Black Sabbath, The Killers, and The Black Keys are far from a cheap top 3.

I guess it's all about personal taste. Sabbath would be cool as a legacy act. The Killers and Black Keys I really don't care for. But, I know a lot of people that would be Lolla's targets do like them. Not surprising. If that is the lineup.

[agenthal]

Can The Black Keys not play 1 festival I'm going to? Please? Take a break, guys.

[nikolajz1]

Black Sabbath, The Killers, and The Black Keys are far from a cheap top 3.

really? Compared to last year, 2010, and 2008 it is cheap.

[ferro_man]

Can The Black Keys not play 1 festival I'm going to? Please? Take a break, guys.

a break or a 10 year hiatus?

[WampireVeekend]

I guess Justice but I'm probably seeing them at Coachella, where they're, you know, not a headliner... I mean, come on, they played the 9:30 Club here in DC! That holds 1200 people. I don't really have any desire for Black Sabbath. I'm praying for Franz Ferdinand and Sigur Ros to save the festival for me haha.

Franz Ferdinand and Sigur Ros are the two I'm hoping for the most out of any other realistic possibilities as well.

[agenthal]

a break or a 10 year hiatus?

I'll take whatever I can get.

[IAmScareMongering]

really? Compared to last year, 2010, and 2008 it is cheap.

I think you're underestimating how much Black Sabbath will cost, and the other two command arena prices. Might be less than 2010 and 2011, but not significantly less.

[ferro_man]

out of the four festivals i am planning on going to this year, i never in my wildest dreams thought that lolla would be the worst

[Greg Nasty]

im turnin into such a hipsta!.

[IAmScareMongering]

Oh Ferro....

[ferro_man]

Oh Ferro....

if pitchfork booked At the drive in, then i don't know who lolla can book to make it worth the $$$ I paid for my ticket

[IAmScareMongering]

If they are booked for Pitchfork, I may be interested in buying your ticket (after the Lolla lineup is released, of course).

[ferro_man]

If they are booked for Pitchfork, I may be interested in buying your ticket (after the Lolla lineup is released, of course).

I got mine for $200. If i do decide to sell it, i'll let you know

[nikolajz1]

The Killers aren't gonna be there.

[nikolajz1]

And also, is Avicci even a headliner? His set was 50 minutes at Ultra.

[Krentistthedentist]

Madonna was there and he's playing arenas so maybe.

[agenthal]

And also, is Avicci even a headliner? His set was 50 minutes at Ultra.

He better not be. Is he suddenly bigger than Skrillex or something? I had never heard of him before Levels.

[ferro_man]

He better not be. Is he suddenly bigger than Skrillex or something? I had never heard of him before Levels.

he is suddenly bigger than skrillex. skrillex is not playing arenas yet... however i think the last time avicii came to town, he played the mid

[Miller]

skrillex is not playing arenas yet

Soldier Field counts, I think

[Krentistthedentist]

Stadium Green =/= SouljaBoyTellumField

[Miller]

Oh I did not know that's how they were doing SA. Hey, what a great reason to not go

[YoMamma]

The Killers aren't gonna be there.

I know The Killers were a top 6 act in 2009 at Lolla, but why would they remain a top 6 act in 2012 when their last single was 2008?

[brynrich]

...

[Krentistthedentist]

Oh I did not know that's how they were doing SA. Hey, what a great reason to not go

I was pretty pumped to see Skrillex until I realized it was at Stadium Green and not soldier field.

[YoMamma]

...

Do you honestly think they're still as popular today as in 2008? I don't. To me they seem like a fad.

[Krentistthedentist]

I bet they could fill the UC at $60 a ticket no problem.

[YoMamma]

I bet they could fill the UC at $60 a ticket no problem.

Wow... I was never really a Killers fan, so I didn't realize they were still this popular.

[Krentistthedentist]

Last time they were in Chicago they sold out the UIC pavilion more or less instantly. IIRC, they drew a pretty sizable crowd at Lollapalooza only a few months later.

[Miller]

I was pretty pumped to see Skrillex until I realized it was at Stadium Green and not soldier field.

http://theboard.lollapalooza.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=171&d=1333350568

[rockrdudetim]

I know The Killers were a top 6 act in 2009 at Lolla, but why would they remain a top 6 act in 2012 when their last single was 2008?

Why would Black Sabbath be a top 6 act when their last single was god knows when.

[concertgoer]

I am a big fan of The Killers, but I wouldn't be that excited to see them again unless they have some new material out by Lolla especially since I saw them twice last year. If they play hopefully they will be scheduled against Jack White.

[YoMamma]

Why would Black Sabbath be a top 6 act when their last single was god knows when.

Because of the rarity. Only US show. Killers aren't exactly rare.

[concertgoer]

I've seen them a few times but I was so disappointed with their 2009 set at Lolla... Flowers solo show was better than that
Basically I don't want to see them again because of it, easy skip now

Their Lolla 09 set was awesome

[concertgoer]

Also avicii is big enough to headline Lolla
Deal with it

[Neader]

I might be going off a limb here but do you guys think it's possible Jack White isn't a headliner?

I live in Detroit and I know he's not playing a stadium here, where he's a native and probably should.

Not to mention all the leaks so far from ads have been non-headliners, why would they throw a headliner in with that?

[Driftwood]

Guys - Black Sabbath, The Killers, Avicii, Justice, Sigur Ros, Passion Pit, Florence & The Machine, Jack White and Swedish House Mafia are all subs this year.

[Driftwood]

Why does Black Sabbath need to happen? They had their time. Ditto Metallica. Hell, even The Killers had their heyday already.

Also I like Justice but if they got top billing that's a sad lolla.

So who would you like to see headline Lolla that hasn't had their time but wouldn't be a sad top billing?

[concertgoer]

Jack White is headlining

[sleeping]

I might be going off a limb here but do you guys think it's possible Jack White isn't a headliner?
It's certainly possible, although he is billed #1 at Sasquatch, above Bon Iver and Beck. But it's true that billing at one festival != billing at every festival. A Perfect Circle, for instance, were #1 at last year's Rock on the Range, and seventh or eighth at Lollapalooza.

[concertgoer]

It's certainly possible, although he is billed #1 at Sasquatch, above Bon Iver and Beck. But it's true that billing at one festival != billing at every festival. A Perfect Circle, for instance, were #1 at last year's Rock on the Range, and seventh or eighth at Lollapalooza.

Seriously?
He's also billed third at Hangout which I think has at least a capacity equal to Sasquatch
He is a headliner

[Nile19]

I am a big fan of The Killers, but I wouldn't be that excited to see them again unless they have some new material out by Lolla especially since I saw them twice last year. If they play hopefully they will be scheduled against Jack White.

Idk what it was but I was just not into it that night... however I still do like them, and I'm glad people had fun

[rockrdudetim]

Because of the rarity. Only US show. Killers aren't exactly rare.

Uh huh (point missed. I was pointing out how frakking dumb your comment was)

[rockrdudetim]

Not to mention all the leaks so far from ads have been non-headliners, why would they throw a headliner in with that?

One word: marketing.

[jcp]

I might be going off a limb here but do you guys think it's possible Jack White isn't a headliner?

I live in Detroit and I know he's not playing a stadium here, where he's a native and probably should.

Not to mention all the leaks so far from ads have been non-headliners, why would they throw a headliner in with that?

im guessing the lolla lineup poster will be similar to last years, with 4 big acts on the top line, and 3 acts on the second line (kind of making a top 7, so to speak). jack white will certainly be on the top (id say 4th?).
im hopeful for a big surprise edm headliner in the top 4 as well (not avicii or justice or shm), as i dont see them putting 2 edm acts on line 2. but who knows...

[Nile19]

Sabbath* Daft Punk* Black Keys* White* Derp* Justice*

[Driftwood]

Great back to Daft Punk talk.

[Nile19]

Great back to Daft Punk talk.

I brought up Daft Punk because it is a final cry of I want to talk but there is nothing more to talk about

[MookieDaddy]

Great back to Daft Punk talk.

Hey, maybez Radiohead will be added too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111

[concertgoer]

Hey, maybez Radiohead will be added too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111

Don't forget The Cure!!

[Nile19]

Don't forget The Cure!!

Metallica maybe?

[nikkirkpatrick]

R
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M

[nikkirkpatrick]

http://theboard.lollapalooza.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=171&d=1333350568

win

[snoopydoggy2002]

U2

[carligula]

im guessing the lolla lineup poster will be similar to last years, with 4 big acts on the top line, and 3 acts on the second line (kind of making a top 7, so to speak). jack white will certainly be on the top (id say 4th?).
im hopeful for a big surprise edm headliner in the top 4 as well (not avicii or justice or shm), as i dont see them putting 2 edm acts on line 2. but who knows...

Having 4 acts on the top line like last year allows them to have one EDM act at the end of the first line (Avicii) and one 2nd or 3rd on the next line (Justice).

I'm really afraid that they'll be preceded by RHCP, Killers, and Black Keys. There's no way Lolla can be that uncreative, right?

[Nile19]

Bruce

[SecondSet]

Stones

[SecondSet]

WTT * RHCP * TBK
Avicii * Jack White * SHM? (unless WTT is "electronic")

[Neader]

I'd be more than happy with that.

[concertgoer]

I still think the #1 headliner will not be a repeat, so no RHCP at #1.

[Neader]

WTT big enough for a #1? I think so.

[pinm1]

I still think the #1 headliner will not be a repeat, so no RHCP at #1.

I agree, and I also think #1 will be someone we don't have evidence of yet.

[Driftwood]

I highly doubt it's something completely out of left field (for our #1).

[concertgoer]

WTT big enough for a #1? I think so.

Oh for sure

[askiba]

Only-sorta-original-palooza:

WTT * Black Sabbath * The Killers
Jack White * Beck * Avicii

[SecondSet]

I still think the #1 headliner will not be a repeat, so no RHCP at #1.

I have RHCP as a "#2."

[concertgoer]

I have RHCP as a "#2."

Same, though I am still not sold on them playing.

[Driftwood]

I will be highly surprised if Jack White, Avicii, The Black Keys and SHM / Justice (one or the other) don't take 4 of the top 6 spots.

[sleeping]

I have RHCP as a "#2."
RHCP are "number two" all right.

[Driftwood]

I guess amend SHM / Justice to SHM / Justice / Kaskade to satisfy SecondSet and to acknowledge some of the venues Kaskade is playing.

Also maybe Florence still headlines and TBK are a #2. Can't see Florence and RHCP being the last two pieces though as I agree that a repeat #1 with a show that close to the fest makes no sense.

[Driftwood]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if 5 of the headliners are there though.

[El Goodo]

RHCP are "number two" all right.

Heh. +26 $leepings.

[concertgoer]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if 5 of the headliners are there though.

After seeing how low Passion Pit was billed at Firefly I can't see them headlining.

[RCarr11]

I never understood why anyone thought Passion Pit could headline anyway. I always thought that was ridiculous.

[eldaniel182_]

http://twitter.com/#!/jschu83/status/186831718722961408/photo/1

[ironmonkey]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if 5 of the headliners are there though.

The fact this is even possible makes me feel less pissed at not going to lolla.

[stelles75]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if 5 of the headliners are there though.

I won't be pissed. In fact, I'm looking for an excuse to not go so I can check out a different fest this year. With that said, I'm having pre-regret at not going because I feel the non-headliners are going to be the best ever. So confuse.

[symbionese]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

and yet, you'll still go.

[Krentistthedentist]

The bands released thus far are suspiciously good.
I think they are trying to appeal to the type of folks who are basically ready to jump ship on the fest and we're going to get every single good band prior to the lineup announcement.

[symbionese]

I never understood why anyone thought Passion Pit could headline anyway. I always thought that was ridiculous.

i never understood why anyone thought headliners exist in a vacuum.

[Broc1123]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if 5 of the headliners are there though.

If I could see Jack White, the Killers, and Florence/Passion Pit I'd be pretty happy. No big tickets really but those would be great shows.

That being said, I really don't see the Killers playing though.

[Broc1123]

The bands released thus far are suspiciously good.
I think they are trying to appeal to the type of folks who are basically ready to jump ship on the fest and we're going to get every single good band prior to the lineup announcement.

I should probably get myself to think this. But my hopes are way too high right now.

[brynrich]

The bands released thus far are suspiciously good.

The new ones don't do much for me...

[SecondSet]

I guess amend SHM / Justice to SHM / Justice / Kaskade to satisfy SecondSet and to acknowledge some of the venues Kaskade is playing.

Also maybe Florence still headlines and TBK are a #2. Can't see Florence and RHCP being the last two pieces though as I agree that a repeat #1 with a show that close to the fest makes no sense.

I don't think Justice is a headliner. I sort of doubt Kaskade is either, though I guess it's possible. I think Bassnectar may be bigger than him. Florence could be big enough to headline, but I think they're RHCP's sub.

[symbionese]

The new ones don't do much for me...

breaking news: festival goer does not like every band on bill.

[wanny]

Basically if the six headliners come from: SHM, Justice, Kaskade, Avicii, RHCP, The Black Keys, Killers, Florence, Passion Pit, Jack White - I will be beyond pissed.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if 5 of the headliners are there though.

Kaskade and Passion Pit, I really don't see either of them headlining lolla at this point. That would literally be the cheapest top 6

[brynrich]

breaking news: festival goer does not like every band on bill.

I'll be holding a press conference this afternoon.

[symbionese]

i would actually watch that.

[Driftwood]

Don't believe in the whole "slots" thing but we've tended to have older acts in the "7 slot" - Love & Rockets, Lou Reed, Social Distortion, A Perfect Circle.

[Broc1123]

I think At the Drive-In would work there.

[pinm1]

If The Killers and RHCP are headlining, do you think they will play on the same day?

[Broc1123]

No

[Nile19]

If The Killers and RHCP are headlining, do you think they will play on the same day?

No, they would both be top 3, and I doubt they would both be there anyway

[agenthal]

Black Sabbath*Watch the Throne*The Killers*The Black Keys
Swedish House Mafia*Jack White*Justice

[wanny]

Black Sabbath*Watch the Throne*The Killers*The Black Keys
Swedish House Mafia*Jack White*Justice

Am I the only one who likes this top 7? I would rather have someone else instead of the killers or TBK

[Broc1123]

No.

[JML]

Am I the only one who likes this top 7? I would rather have someone else instead of the killers or TBK

As long as WTT and Jack White don't conflict I really like that top 7.

[SecondSet]

As long as WTT and Jack White don't conflict I really like that top 7.

I have them against one another.
WTT vs. Jack
TBK vs. EDM (SHM?)
RHCP vs. EDM (Avicii?)