dylan,young,the who,stones to play at classic rock festival in october

[mike_nh]

I would love to see Fleetwood mac added to the lineup.

[Nick]

^I believe Paul McCartney also.

[Kubrick2788]

As great as this lineup sounds in the abstract, only some of them are capable of putting on a show that isn't overly rehearsed anymore. Neil Young is probably the only person that takes risks on stage and isn't going through the motions. Granted...it's now mostly overly political and weird. While I would love to see this show, I'd imagine it's going to be way too expensive. The tab for booking these 6 acts has to be astronomical. I've seen them all at least once by now, but the t-shirt might be pretty damn cool to have. I've got a soft spot for Dylan and I don't care what anyone says about his shows now, I'd see him any day.

[Wdm6789]

I would love to go to this. I could do without Neil Young though. I'm pretty sure I heard that Paul McCartney and Roger Waters are going to be there as well. Fleetwood Mac would be a cool addition, but I don't think they fit the motif of this lineup. All these bands have been big deals since the 60s, Fleetwood Mac didn't get to big deal status until the mid 70s.

[mike_nh]

I heard each act is getting paid up to 10 million dollars. and yes sir paul is part of it.

[jbrownsjr]

Heavy weights!

[Macfanforever]

Probably cost a kings ransom for tix for this event.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Probably cost a kings ransom for tix for this event.

Just to sit in the back.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Just to sit in the back.

Yea .I agree.I know what they all look like but just being there to hear them all play would be an honor.

[Kubrick2788]

Well, the prices are up. It doesn't seem all that bad for seeing 6 full sets from some phenomenal artists. I think it's odd that the closing night is Waters and The Who rather than the Stones or Paul, but I'm sure there's a reason for that. Was hoping Neil and Bob would be the same night and maybe perform together...alas, no.

Hotel prices are what will keep me away. Unless seven of you want to split three nights at one of the nearby hotels that all have their prices way up. Too bad it's a no points weekend at the closest Marriott.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Kubrick2788

Well, the prices are up. It doesn't seem all that bad for seeing 6 full sets from some phenomenal artists. I think it's odd that the closing night is Waters and The Who rather than the Stones or Paul, but I'm sure there's a reason for that. Was hoping Neil and Bob would be the same night and maybe perform together...alas, no.

Hotel prices are what will keep me away. Unless seven of you want to split three nights at one of the nearby hotels that all have their prices way up. Too bad it's a no points weekend at the closest Marriott.

In terms of drawing people live. Pink Floyd and it's members doesn' have a close 2nd. They sell out stadiums years in advance.

[FuzzyPlum]

You'd definitely put the Stones down as the biggest draw. Of course, if Waters, Gilmour and Mason teamed up then it would be close but on their own Pink Floyd members can't compete. Waters' 'The Wall Live' tour has been massive- but he only sells out 10,000-15,000 seat arenas each night.

Biggest acts in order...
1) Rolling Stones 2) Paul McCartney 3) The Who 4) Roger Waters 5) Bob Dylan 6) Neil Young
Maybe the last 3 are the wrong order

[michelej1]

They said the Stones were getting $7 million for this gig on the news.

Michele