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Yeah that absolutely shocked me. I don't understand how everybody hasnt added macca to their lineups. Its friggin Sir Paul!
You would be shocked how many of the younger kids fresh out of high school don't give a damn about him.
Although on the upside, at a cookout last summer I overheard four high school kids arguing about which Beatles album was better and which bands today showed a big Beatles influence. I almost started crying.
I know we all know that Mumford is a headliner now, but if you look at who's added who to their Bonnaroo lineups as of right now
Macca: 3463 people have added
Mumford: 3481 people have added
I guess Roo was right, if you bring Mumford, they will come.
Have you also noticed how many adds The Lumineers have in comparison to their billing? They're a very trendy act right now.
Yeah don't get me wrong I'm all about Mumford and the Lumineers...but..but...but....its Sir Paul....like, really?!? And this is coming from someone from the "younger" generation. I just don't get it...personally I was shocked when I didn't see the # of people who created a lineup and the # of people that added Macca to be near identical. It just amazes me that Mumford draws more then a Beatle
Have you also noticed how many adds The Lumineers have in comparison to their billing? They're a very trendy act right now.
Yeah don't get me wrong I'm all about Mumford and the Lumineers...but..but...but....its Sir Paul....like, really?!? And this is coming from someone from the "younger" generation. I just don't get it...personally I was shocked when I didn't see the # of people who created a lineup and the # of people that added Macca to be near identical. It just amazes me that Mumford draws more then a Beatle
Well, to some degree think of the age group who is going to be most likely to go to the website, and create and save a custom lineup. Same thing happened with Black Sabbath and The Black Keys at Lollapalooza last year.
I think being able to see how many people add each artist was a brilliant move on Bonnaroo's part to cover their asses. "Oh, you don't think Mumford should be a headliner? Well you'll notice that just as many people are flocking to them as Macca." Hard to argue with numbers.
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Feb 21, 2013 10:59:33 GMT -5
I'm not a big Mumford fan, but I don't see anything wrong with young people being more into young bands. I think we go way too far with the idolization of classic rock icons. There are lots of Bonnaroo goers whose parents weren't even alive when the Beatles last released an album.
I also agree with the statement that a lot of people don't realize Paul will mostly be a Beatles set. I had to explain that to a friend or two before they got excited for the set.
I'm not a big Mumford fan, but I don't see anything wrong with young people being more into young bands. I think we go way too far with the idolization of classic rock icons. There are lots of Bonnaroo goers whose parents weren't even alive when the Beatles last released an album.
I also agree with the statement that a lot of people don't realize Paul will mostly be a Beatles set. I had to explain that to a friend or two before they got excited for the set.
Youngest roo goers are probably 16-17, if you assume their parents weren't super young when they had them (lets say they were 25) then their parents were alive when the beatles last released an album (albeit born that year). I was one of the younger people there last year and my parents were alive for most of the Beatles albums. Even if the younglings parents weren't alive for Let it Be they were alive for Band on the Run and should have knocked some sense into those kids
I'm not a big Mumford fan, but I don't see anything wrong with young people being more into young bands. I think we go way too far with the idolization of classic rock icons. There are lots of Bonnaroo goers whose parents weren't even alive when the Beatles last released an album.
I also agree with the statement that a lot of people don't realize Paul will mostly be a Beatles set. I had to explain that to a friend or two before they got excited for the set.
Youngest roo goers are probably 16-17, if you assume their parents weren't super young when they had them (lets say they were 25) then their parents were alive when the beatles last released an album (albeit born that year). I was one of the younger people there last year and my parents were alive for most of the Beatles albums. Even if the younglings parents weren't alive for Let it Be they were alive for Band on the Run and should have knocked some sense into those kids
That's how I feel....my parents were alive when the Beatles last record comes out....but when you walk into my room at my apartment you find Revolver and Sg. Peppers records framed on my wall. I guess I was just really always under the assumption that most people who go to these love the Beatles as much as I do...I always considered them (along with the Dead) to be the reason that a lot of these festivals and gatherings take place. Not even because they were the ones putting them on, but more because they were spreading those vibes around that lead to people to do such things. I mean we are talking about one, if not the, greatest band in history, and a band that has only 2 albums out so far (where half of the songs sounds the same, and like I said I LIKE Mumford)...how is there even the slightest bit of comparison? I was kinda rattled when I saw Mumford above Petty in the lineup. Now I guess I know why
I'm not a big Mumford fan, but I don't see anything wrong with young people being more into young bands. I think we go way too far with the idolization of classic rock icons. There are lots of Bonnaroo goers whose parents weren't even alive when the Beatles last released an album.
I also agree with the statement that a lot of people don't realize Paul will mostly be a Beatles set. I had to explain that to a friend or two before they got excited for the set.
Youngest roo goers are probably 16-17, if you assume their parents weren't super young when they had them (lets say they were 25) then their parents were alive when the beatles last released an album (albeit born that year). I was one of the younger people there last year and my parents were alive for most of the Beatles albums. Even if the younglings parents weren't alive for Let it Be they were alive for Band on the Run and should have knocked some sense into those kids
A lot of really great music has come out in the past 40 years. It's stupid to criticize anyone for focusing on those artists.
Plus you have to remember that the Beatles catalog isn't very accessible to a lot of people. It wasn't available on iTunes for a long time, most of it isn't on Spotify.
Youngest roo goers are probably 16-17, if you assume their parents weren't super young when they had them (lets say they were 25) then their parents were alive when the beatles last released an album (albeit born that year). I was one of the younger people there last year and my parents were alive for most of the Beatles albums. Even if the younglings parents weren't alive for Let it Be they were alive for Band on the Run and should have knocked some sense into those kids
A lot of really great music has come out in the past 40 years. It's stupid to criticize anyone for focusing on those artists.
Plus you have to remember that the Beatles catalog isn't very accessible to a lot of people. It wasn't available on iTunes for a long, most of it isn't on Spotify.
this is a good point I just can't imagine growing up without hearing Beatles albums....it seems wrong
A lot of really great music has come out in the past 40 years. It's stupid to criticize anyone for focusing on those artists.
Plus you have to remember that the Beatles catalog isn't very accessible to a lot of people. It wasn't available on iTunes for a long, most of it isn't on Spotify.
this is a good point I just can't imagine growing up without hearing Beatles albums....it seems wrong
I was 20 the first time I heard an entire Beatles album (driving to Bonnaroo in 03 actually). It happens. The Beatles are great, and seeing Paul is a bucket list item for me, but I tend top prioritize music my peers are making.
I think being able to see how many people add each artist was a brilliant move on Bonnaroo's part to cover their donkeys. "Oh, you don't think Mumford should be a headliner? Well you'll notice that just as many people are flocking to them as Macca." Hard to argue with numbers.
derp all festivals do it. if they're smart they use the information to inform scheduling.
I think being able to see how many people add each artist was a brilliant move on Bonnaroo's part to cover their donkeys. "Oh, you don't think Mumford should be a headliner? Well you'll notice that just as many people are flocking to them as Macca." Hard to argue with numbers.
Bonnaroo doesn't really need to cover anything. Mumford & Sons are a major festival headliner now, whether people on this board like it or not. They overflowed the second biggest stage two years ago, and since then have gotten even bigger, plus released one of the best selling albums in recent memory. They're massive.
The only people who don't think M&S are headliners are people who a) don't like their music personally, or b) don't think anyone who has only really become popular in the last 10-15 years should ever headline (except for totes hetty bands like MMJ bros, they could do it).
Not sure what 'tote hetty' means, but the difference between a band like MMJ and Mumford and Sons is longevity (among many other things).
I have a feeling this will be looked back on in 3-4 years like the Jack Johnson experiment.
I think being able to see how many people add each artist was a brilliant move on Bonnaroo's part to cover their donkeys. "Oh, you don't think Mumford should be a headliner? Well you'll notice that just as many people are flocking to them as Macca." Hard to argue with numbers.
Bonnaroo doesn't really need to cover anything. Mumford & Sons are a major festival headliner now, whether people on this board like it or not. They overflowed the second biggest stage two years ago, and since then have gotten even bigger, plus released one of the best selling albums in recent memory. They're massive.
The only people who don't think M&S are headliners are people who a) don't like their music personally, or b) don't think anyone who has only really become popular in the last 10-15 years should ever headline (except for totes hetty bands like MMJ bros, they could do it).
Bonnaroo doesn't really need to cover anything. Mumford & Sons are a major festival headliner now, whether people on this board like it or not. They overflowed the second biggest stage two years ago, and since then have gotten even bigger, plus released one of the best selling albums in recent memory. They're massive.
The only people who don't think M&S are headliners are people who a) don't like their music personally, or b) don't think anyone who has only really become popular in the last 10-15 years should ever headline (except for totes hetty bands like MMJ bros, they could do it).
Not sure what 'tote hetty' means, but the difference between a band like MMJ and Mumford and Sons is longevity (among many other things).
I have a feeling this will be looked back on in 3-4 years like the Jack Johnson experiment.
What is this Jack Johnson experiment you are referencing? I'm a big Jack fan in the right settings and moods.
Bonnaroo doesn't really need to cover anything. Mumford & Sons are a major festival headliner now, whether people on this board like it or not. They overflowed the second biggest stage two years ago, and since then have gotten even bigger, plus released one of the best selling albums in recent memory. They're massive.
The only people who don't think M&S are headliners are people who a) don't like their music personally, or b) don't think anyone who has only really become popular in the last 10-15 years should ever headline (except for totes hetty bands like MMJ bros, they could do it).