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Canada Gets Second Rate Live 8 Show (pg. 3)
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| zoogla |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jayx1
Im with Martin when he basically said in a diplomatic way that Geldolf should shut the up. |
Martin to Geldolf in intarweb speak:
stfu n00b u sukc ih8u gfy
:p I'm loving that line way too much...need to add it to my sig... |
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| Jayx1 |
Looks like im not the only one who feels this way:
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Live 8 organizer dismisses criticism about grizzled lineup for Canadian show
ANDREA BAILLIE Wed Jun 22, 2:12 PM ET
TORONTO (CP) - The mastermind behind Canada's Live 8 show fought back Wednesday against critics who say the lineup is filled with musical has-beens. "These are our best artists. It's not all of them, but it's sure a substantial portion of them," Michael Cohl said of performers like Bryan Adams, Gordon Lightfoot and Tom Cochrane who are scheduled to play at the July 2 event.
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"These are people who have competed on the world stage successfully."
The Canadian bash - to be held in Barrie, Ont., about an hour's drive north of Toronto - will be the smallest of eight shows happening simultaneously around the world.
Spearheaded by musician Bob Geldof, their aim is to pressure leaders of the wealthy G8 nations to increase aid to Africa when they meet in Scotland next month.
While the shows in London and Philadelphia are set to feature monster acts like U2, Coldplay, R.E.M, Destiny's Child and Stevie Wonder, the Canadian event has come under fire for what some perceive as a lacklustre lineup.
Larry LeBlanc of Billboard magazine admitted it is challenging to throw a concert together so quickly but dismissed the roster as a "back to the future" lineup.
"It's woefully out of touch with what's going on in today's music in Canada," he said. "Where is Nickelback, where is Feist, where is Death From Above 1979, where is Arcade Fire?"
But Cohl dismissed such talk, pointing out that younger acts like Simple Plan and Our Lady Peace are also on the bill. And on Wednesday, breakout Australian band Jet was added to the Barrie fest.
"My job is to put together the best cross-section of talent that will draw the best audience both in terms of live, and in terms of the television audience, so that more people will get the message," he said.
Cohl said he talked to between 50 and 60 acts about performing.
"We definitely were going for . . a combination of the most prestigious, the most popular here in Canada, the most popular internationally and . . . the best performers."
Live 8 tickets are free and will be available online beginning Thursday at 10 a.m.
"I will be absolutely shocked if there isn't overwhelming demand," said Cohl.
Cohl said there will be various sites where those who win tickets can pick them up.
The other Live 8 shows will be held in Paris, Berlin, Rome, Tokyo and Johannesburg |
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| starsearcher |
| They are just about to announce that they are adding Moscow as one of the cities to host an event and they are getting....THE PET SHOP BOYS!!!! :crazy: WTF...I want the Pet Shop Boys... :( Our lineup does suck |
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| kabelicious |
| They just added Neil Young to the Barrie show.... |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by kabelicious
They just added Neil Young to the Barrie show.... |
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY!!!! WOW :eek: :eek:...another act I don't care for... |
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| kabelicious |
| quote: | Originally posted by starsearcher
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY!!!! WOW :eek: :eek:...another act I don't care for... |
Hence my lack of response....lol |
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| EvilDust |
Just wondering, who would you guys rather see on the bill?
I don't know why but I wouldn't mind if it was filled with those 80s canadian retro one-hit wonder bands...play their 1, 2, or 3 hit songs and then go to the next act..
men without hats
spoons
strange advance
boys brigade
kon kan - (who doesn't love that song "I beg you pardon" :) )
Smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
hmm, i should be able to name more... |
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| dEsidEL |
i'll be in the Hyde Park area today for the concert in London .. :D
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Concert Times
1400-2130 BST
(1300-2030 GMT)
* Getting to Hyde Park
* What to take with you
* what will the weather be like?
* African Children's Choir
* Annie Lennox
* Bob Geldof
* Coldplay
* Dido
* Elton John
* Joss Stone
* Keane
* Killers, The
* Madonna
* Mariah Carey
* Ms. Dynamite
* Paul McCartney
* Pink Floyd
* Razorlight
* REM
* Robbie Williams
* Scissor Sisters
* Snoop Dogg
* Snow Patrol
* Stereophonics
* Sting
* Travis
* U2
* UB40
* Velvet Revolver
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| starsearcher |
WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO they are showing the Pet Shop Boys form Moscow SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!! :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Now if only they show Robbie Williams I will die :crazy: |
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| starsearcher |
YYEESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They showed Robbie Williams singing Angels live in London...my day is now complete :happy2: |
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| loca |
| my question is... who the hell were those "caracasomethingsomething" white girls in their rasta hairdos (or "hairdon't") and bare feet :wtf: :wtf: |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by loca
my question is... who the hell were those "caracasomethingsomething" white girls in their rasta hairdos (or "hairdon't") and bare feet :wtf: :wtf: |
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: some chicks from Quebec...lol who knows... |
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