What did Jay-Z think of Glastonbury?
‘They say you guys didn’t want me to be here tonight,” Jay-Z said towards the end of his landmark 2008 Glastonbury headline set. “They said you guys are not into hip-hop.
What song did Jay-Z sing at Glastonbury?
Wonderwall
Jay-Z decided to open his set at Glastonbury with a montage of people hating on him (Noel Gallagher included) and saying things like he’s “the best rapper of all time.” Then after the montage played he opened with his set with “Wonderwall” and the crowd went crazy and sang along.
What did Noel Gallagher say about Jay-Z at Glastonbury?
Never one to shy away from a public spat, outspoken Noel Gallagher thought Jay-Z headlining Glasto in 2008 was the “wrong” choice to perform at the Somerset-based extravaganza. Speaking to BBC news, the Mancunian musician thought it was not a good idea to deviate from the festival’s usual headliners, mainly bands.
What did Noel Gallagher say about Jay-Z?
In August 2008, Noel told NME that he wasn’t taking anything away from Jay-Z as a musician. He said: “I wasn’t saying I was better than Jay-Z as a person or rock was greater than hip-hop. “I said what I said, and it was wrong, or it was taken wrong, and now all this (media furore).”
Who was on stage with Jay-Z at Glastonbury?
Noel Gallagher
Jay-Z headlined Glastonbury tonight (June 28) in front of one of the largest crowds the Pyramid Stage has ever seen. The rapper tackled the controversy over his top slot billing head-on from the first moment of the set.
Why was Oasis mad at Jay-Z?
Noel Gallagher slammed Glastonbury Festival officials in 2008 for booking Hip-Hops biggest act Jay-Z to headline that years festival that failed to sell-out.
Who has the biggest crowd ever at Glastonbury?
The Levellers
The Levellers (1994) The hippy-heavy crowd at Glastonbury were in thrall to the Levellers: swelled by gatecrashers, this is possibly the biggest-ever Glastonbury headliner crowd, estimated at 300,000 people.
Where can I watch Glastonbury on TV?
Watch on iPlayer With a brand new dedicated Glastonbury channel, BBC iPlayer will be a go-to place for all Glasto lovers. From Thursday to Monday, we’ll be bringing you iconic sets and standout moments from past festivals, plus all the on-air TV coverage.
Who are the Glastonbury 2019 BBC Two hosts?
BBC Two will be airing a 90 minute live programme each night of Glastonbury weekend (Friday to Sunday), with Jo Whiley and Mark Radcliffe presenting Friday’s programme and Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne hosting on Saturday and Sunday.
What is the BBC’s Glastonbury Experience?
Glastonbury weekend may not be what we’re used to this year, but you can still get into the festival feeling at home. The Glastonbury Experience on the BBC will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary festival in style, with hours of classic performances and footage airing across TV, radio and online.
How can I follow the Glastonbury celebrations?
You’ll be able to follow the Glastonbury celebrations on Radio 2, 6 Music and 1Xtra. Highlights include a special series of shows from Jo Whiley on Radio 2 from Monday 22 June, Stormzy, Dave and JAY-Z listening partirs on 1Xtra and Lauren Laverne joined by Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis on Thursday 25 June.