Morrissey rumored to headline Coachella 2009 Festival - already confirmed?
posted by davidt on Friday January 23 2009, @12:00PM

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The Rumored And The Confirmed For Coachella 2009 - The Tripwire

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We’re not really sure why rumor news is exciting to people since it’s totally unsubstantiated, but we’re not one to pass up on the opportunity to report on things that might happen. So forget rumors, we will be the first to confirm that Blur, Faith No More (reunited) and Morrissey are playing the 2009 installment of Southern California’s biggest music festival. Just don’t credit us, credit Consequence Of Sound.

 
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here's hoping (Score:0)
a quick 3 1/2 hour drive from phoenix...i'm there! i missed his last appearance at coachella...damn that was a long time ago!!!
Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @12:05PM (#319354)
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well... (Score:0)
He may be playing Coachella, but definitely not headlining. The bands that headline Coachella have infinitely more of a following than Morrissey.

Most interesting to me...Faith No More is back? For real? I'll believe it when I see it. Mike Patton has always seemed pretty reluctant to revisit the past...
IanCurtis -- Friday January 23 2009, @02:21PM (#319384)
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  • Re:well... by Boxers71 (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @02:48PM
    • Re:well... by IanCurtis (Score:0) Saturday January 24 2009, @12:46AM
      • Re:well... by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday January 24 2009, @08:55PM
    silly morrissey-solo (Score:0)
    everyone knows that the smiths are reuniting for coachella

    duh
    Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @02:53PM (#319390)
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    Please God, NO! (Score:1, Insightful)
    I absolutely hate the thought of Moz playing there again. I don't mind the festivals so much but Coachella is such a shit place to play. Hey, why not load up and put on a big fest in the middle of the Sahara, to?!?! Please Moz, don't do it. It'd be cool if he organized something on his own in L.A. Kind of like the Meltdown thing he got to be involved in a few years back.

    Hold court at some theater in L.A. for a few nights with bands that he chooses. Now that'd be cool!

    dcn
    Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @03:23PM (#319397)
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    Without an album or record deal in 1999 (Score:1, Informative)
    MOZ did not headline in 1999 at Coachella. He came on after Perry Ferrell and gave us about 9 songs. I believe the Chemical Brothers unfortunately headlined on MOZ's night. I don't remember the latter part of the night because I left right after MOZ finished his set. Brilliant night of MOZ.... the anticipation of whether he would show or not after he had just a couple of nights before canceled the Vegas gig. The rumor that Marr would appear simultaneously. Then in true MOZZY solo form (after a lengthy wait mind you) comes literally sliding on feet, arms stretched out, body language screaming "here I am" as the drum solo from the Operation transitioned into Your Gonna Need Someone On Your Side".... but now its close to 10 years on, and it seemed like just yesterday.
    Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @05:00PM (#319405)
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    • Re:Without an album or record deal in 1999 by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday January 24 2009, @12:35PM
    • Re:Without an album or record deal in 1999 (Score:2, Informative)
      I have fond memories of that show, particularly because it was my first time hearing Morrissey play "Last Night I Dreamt..." live. I think he closed the set with that one. Also, I remember turning in shock to look at my uncle when he played "Break Up The Family" and "Hairdresser On Fire." Overall, Morrissey played fourteen songs. Aside from the misery, the heat, the Chemical Brothers (see misery), and the dashed hopes of fans hoping to see Johnny Marr join Morrissey for a song (rumor had spread that Marr, after playing on Beck's "Midnight Vultures" album, was on tour with Beck), the gig was a solid hour of Moz perfection.
      Brian Colin -- Saturday January 24 2009, @01:52PM (#319465)
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    old news rocks! (Score:0)
    this is not new news, with the lack of california dates on his tour and the gap before he heads to europe....this was pretty obvious.
    Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @07:34PM (#319420)
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    well (Score:1)
    The only important piece of info that I took from that link was the comment that the Talking Heads are being considered as one of the surprise reunions. As much as I love Moz, I'd rather see Talking Heads back together.
    MindKiller317 <Enderby317@sbcglobal.net> -- Friday January 23 2009, @08:45PM (#319423)
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      This is HORRIBLE!!!!!!! (Score:1)
      Wost news for a Morrissey fan in Southern California....WHY MOZ WHY?????????
      YourArseAnAll -- Friday January 23 2009, @09:30PM (#319428)
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      rumoured (Score:1)
      he plays on FUT beach festival LA
      Celibate Cry <vauxhall@mail2uk.com> -- Saturday January 24 2009, @07:47AM (#319448)
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        Who I'd love to see... (Score:1)
        I can't wait for the announcement of the lineup! Obviously it would be great if Morrissey is one of the headliners. I additionally would love to see David Bowie, The Cure or Radiohead added to what would then be a dream line-up. Daft-Punk, Yeah Yeah yEAHS, Digitalism, MGMT, Cocteau Twins, MSTRKRFT, Of Montreal, Jacques LuCont, and Deerhunter are some of the others I'd love to see. I've seen Franz Ferdinand, TV On The Radio, Blonde Redhead, Muse and Interpol before and would love to see them again. I've never been to Coachella but am planning on going this year for sure!
        DavidBeauy <davidbeauy@yahoo.com> -- Monday January 26 2009, @01:18PM (#319528)
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        Re:Headline?? (Score:0)
        Do you live in the back of the woods? have no access to media, such as radio & magazines? I think the washed-up comedy act will be the re-united Blur! And they are re-united for $$$$ only.
        Boxers71 -- Friday January 23 2009, @12:21PM (#319357)
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        • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @12:53PM
          • Re:Headline?? by Boxers71 (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @01:40PM
            • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @01:42PM
            • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Thursday March 12 2009, @04:51AM
            Re:Headline?? (Score:0)
            Morrissey is a pretty big draw here in southern CA. I think he'd be a fantastic addition to the Coachella lineup. While I don't think he'd necessarially get a headlining spot, I don't know that Blur will be that big of a draw either. Don't get me wrong, I hope they're both on the bill.
            Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @12:39PM (#319358)
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            • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @12:55PM
              • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @01:02PM
              Re:Headline?? (Score:1)
              If he isnt big enough why did you bother to come in here and try to talk shit?
              FUCK YOU, you slag.
              Gin N Tonic Jil <jiloasis74@yahoo.com> -- Friday January 23 2009, @01:19PM (#319368)
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              • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @01:23PM
                • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @01:26PM
                  • Re:Headline?? by Boxers71 (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @01:55PM
                    • Re:Headline?? by Gin N Tonic Jil (Score:1) Friday January 23 2009, @03:02PM
                      • Re:Headline?? by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday January 23 2009, @05:55PM
                        • Re:Headline?? by Stoney the Pony (Score:1) Friday January 23 2009, @08:49PM
                      Re:Headline?? (Score:0)
                      Rumours of Morrissey headlining Coachella have been all over the Coachella forum for week. Are they all Morrissey fans? Blur mean fuck all in the US.
                      Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @02:33PM (#319386)
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                      • Re:Headline?? by ThinkOfMeKindlyLV (Score:1) Friday January 23 2009, @03:05PM
                        Re:Headline?? (Score:0)
                        I personally believe the headliner is the act with the largest billing. They play the main stage last, and usually draw the largest audience. I just don't believe Morrissey will be a headlining act. I have no doubt he'll perform late in the evening prior to one of the headliners, but I don't believe he'll get top billing. I wasn't at Coachella in '99, but if the posters I have seen are correct, he didn't "headline" then either. I love Morrissey with all my heart, so please don't misconstrue my words.
                        Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @04:14PM (#319401)
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                          Re:Headline?? (Score:0)
                          How did my comment get marked down to troll when all I was stating was the obvious.

                          MORRISSEY IS NOT FAMOUS ENOUGH TO HEADLINE a major American festival!!!! How is me saying that he's a has been and that he's not very famous or well known to anyone outside of this site constitute being a troll?

                          Some of you Morrissey fans are clearly retarded.
                          Anonymous -- Friday January 23 2009, @05:58PM (#319412)
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