Neil Young to headline Glastonbury Festival
He will join Bruce Springsteen and Blur in Somerset
Photographer:Sasha Ong
09 March 2009
The acclaimed singer-songwriter, who has written hits such as ‘Heart Of Gold’, ‘Old Man’ and ‘Cinnamon
Girl’, will top the bill on the Friday (26 June) night, ending months of speculation about his appearance.
Highly praised Seattle quintet Fleet Foxes will
also play the UK’s Best Major Festival this June.
Speaking about the confirmations, festival
organiser Michael Eavis said: "Every year the people that come to the Festival ask the same question:
when is Neil Young playing?
So this is big news for us. I've seen him play many times over the years but I think he's better than ever at the
moment, it's one hell of a show.
"And the wonderful thing about Neil Young is that every generation loves his music, you can hear
him in some of the younger bands like Fleet Foxes, who will also be playing at the Festival this year, so it's a big one
for all of us. With Neil on the bill we are close to completing our best ever line-up."
Young joins headliners
Bruce Springsteen and Blur on the bill as well as Lily Allen, Florence And The Machine,
Bon Iver and Franz Ferdinand.
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Glastonbury Festival 2009
will take place at Worthy Farm, Pilton in Somerset from 24-28 June.
Tickets for
the event have sold out but there will be a limited number of returned tickets on sale from 5 April, but
those wishing to buy returns must register by 31 March.
Click here for Glastonbury registration.
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