Who would be a good NAME/ newsmaking addition to Live 8?

Flying FuManchu · 06-22-2005, 11:17 AM

The reformation of Pink Floyd (for just this concert) had me thinking that there are other bands out there who would give Live 8 a huge boost in terms of promotion of the event that would wow the world and get people's attention. I mean, one can't deny the Pink Floyd news was/ is huge relatively speaking. Are there any other bands/ individuals that would make Live 8 the concert event of the decade outside of the bands already on the bill that aren't performing. Sure a true reunion perfromance of Sunny Day Real Estate under their own name at Live 8 would be great for "me" but not a big deal. I'm talking Pink Floyd big deal.

Anyone got names?

People are saying we might see a Spice Girls reunion and Michael Jackson at one of the shows. Thats big star power.

I'd say the Police, Van Halen with Diamond Dave and "Van" Hagar. Maybe Zeppelin even though Bonham is dead. How about a Cream reunion or all three of the famous Yardbirds (Beck, Clapton, and Page) getting together on stage for that one night?

What about a Wham reunion? That would also be up there with Pink Floyd.

Any other suggestions. Geldof and Bono reaching for that kind of legend power would definitely attract attention. Wouldn't those guys be up for it?

Flying FuManchu · 06-22-2005, 11:19 AM

Axl should set aside his differences and show up with Velvet Revolver for a night.

cujo · 06-22-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by Flying FuManchu
Maybe Zeppelin even though Bonham is dead. How about a Cream reunion or all three of the famous Yardbirds (Beck, Clapton, and Page) getting together on stage for that one night?

Those were the first three that came to mind. The latter would be especially interesting. Zeppelin already did the reunion experience at Live Aid, and I think the Phil Collins fiasco made them wary of repeating a performance without Bonzo (although Jason Bonham or Dave Grohl, like many have said, would do a decent enough job). Then again, if Live8 wanted to get Grammy style crazy, they could unite Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl to perform a Teen Spirt/Baba O'Riley medley.

I would have like to have seen the Pumpkins reform for this.

Flying FuManchu · 06-22-2005, 11:38 AM

The Pumpkins, although not huge, would be a good reunion in the US shows. I doubt D'Arcy would come back or would she?

Flying FuManchu · 06-22-2005, 11:39 AM

Jason Bonham would fit IMO for a Zep reunion. I sort of wonder if Page, Plant, and Jones get along though. Stuff like that would surpass a Pink Floyd reunion IMO.

Hell! Even a Wham reunion would be huge!

Dudette · 06-22-2005, 01:13 PM

Spice Girls? Seems pretty definite they are doing it.

Ifeelnumb84 · 06-22-2005, 02:00 PM

Ummmm....
MICHAEL JACKSON and his travelling freakshow.

wolfeden · 06-22-2005, 03:15 PM

howsabout any artists actually FROM Africa?

timothius · 06-22-2005, 03:27 PM

A reunited Beatles with the other 2 coming back from the dead

that would make some headlines I'm sure. But not as much as....

Michael Jackskon

XHendrix24 · 06-22-2005, 03:30 PM

Reunited Police

dsmith2904 · 06-22-2005, 04:30 PM

Even though I'm not a fan, a reunited Police would be a big add to any of the shows. In honor of the first LiveAid, how about a Queen tribute medley?

U2DMfan · 06-22-2005, 04:47 PM

Sound fucking Garden (at least for one show)
the orginal Genesis (Peter Gabriel on vox)
McCartney, Starr, and Julian Lennon and Harrison's son
Zepp with Jason Bonham
Faith No More with Jim Martin
The Police
Alice in Chains as a trio
STP
the orginal Helmet
Depeche Mode with Alan Wilder

among others, I guess

U2DMfan · 06-22-2005, 04:50 PM

and The Who with Dave Grohl and Les Claypool or Flea on bass

Flying FuManchu · 06-22-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by wolfeden
howsabout any artists actually FROM Africa?

I think Geldof made a good point about that in an interview he had..

Lila64 · 06-22-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by U2DMfan
the original Genesis (Peter Gabriel on vox)

Not that that many people would go nuts about it, but I know a lot of people that would... We were all at Musical Box in December when they made their appearance in L.A. doing 'Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'

Lila64 · 06-22-2005, 09:33 PM

just thought of one more:

MIDNIGHT OIL (come on Peter!!!)

timothius · 06-22-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by Lila64
just thought of one more:

MIDNIGHT OIL (come on Peter!!!)

Chairman, I would like to second that motion.

They did it for WaveAid why not Live8?

jkid · 06-22-2005, 11:22 PM

I argee with all of your ideas, here are some of mine

Bob Dylan (should come back to prove he still has it and make everybody forget about his other Liveaid performance)

Yardbirds (it was funny, I was reading this thread and somebody else had this idea but, I was thinking about them reuniting for this a couple of weeks ago. All three guitarist should be there {Clapton, Page, Beck})

Rolling Stones

whitehead · 06-23-2005, 03:34 PM

I really hope Radiohead performs. It would be incredible to see them on a global scale!

What about a duet between Jay-Z and Nas in Philly!!!

Flying FuManchu · 06-23-2005, 04:26 PM

How about reuniting Public Enemy or NWA?

06-22-2005, 11:17 AM	#1
Flying FuManchu New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Used to live in Chambana. For now the Mid-South. Posts: 3,177 Local Time: 09:51 PM	Who would be a good NAME/ newsmaking addition to Live 8? The reformation of Pink Floyd (for just this concert) had me thinking that there are other bands out there who would give Live 8 a huge boost in terms of promotion of the event that would wow the world and get people's attention. I mean, one can't deny the Pink Floyd news was/ is huge relatively speaking. Are there any other bands/ individuals that would make Live 8 the concert event of the decade outside of the bands already on the bill that aren't performing. Sure a true reunion perfromance of Sunny Day Real Estate under their own name at Live 8 would be great for "me" but not a big deal. I'm talking Pink Floyd big deal. Anyone got names? People are saying we might see a Spice Girls reunion and Michael Jackson at one of the shows. Thats big star power. I'd say the Police, Van Halen with Diamond Dave and "Van" Hagar. Maybe Zeppelin even though Bonham is dead. How about a Cream reunion or all three of the famous Yardbirds (Beck, Clapton, and Page) getting together on stage for that one night? What about a Wham reunion? That would also be up there with Pink Floyd. Any other suggestions. Geldof and Bono reaching for that kind of legend power would definitely attract attention. Wouldn't those guys be up for it? __________________

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Flying FuManchu New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Used to live in Chambana. For now the Mid-South. Posts: 3,177 Local Time: 09:51 PM	Axl should set aside his differences and show up with Velvet Revolver for a night. __________________

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Flying FuManchu New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Used to live in Chambana. For now the Mid-South. Posts: 3,177 Local Time: 09:51 PM	How about reuniting Public Enemy or NWA? __________________

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06-22-2005, 11:38 AM	#4
Flying FuManchu New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Used to live in Chambana. For now the Mid-South. Posts: 3,177 Local Time: 09:51 PM	The Pumpkins, although not huge, would be a good reunion in the US shows. I doubt D'Arcy would come back or would she?

06-22-2005, 11:39 AM	#5
Flying FuManchu New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Used to live in Chambana. For now the Mid-South. Posts: 3,177 Local Time: 09:51 PM	Jason Bonham would fit IMO for a Zep reunion. I sort of wonder if Page, Plant, and Jones get along though. Stuff like that would surpass a Pink Floyd reunion IMO. Hell! Even a Wham reunion would be huge!

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Dudette The Fly Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 198 Local Time: 02:51 AM	Spice Girls? Seems pretty definite they are doing it.

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Ifeelnumb84 War Child Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 735 Local Time: 10:51 PM	Ummmm.... MICHAEL JACKSON and his travelling freakshow.

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wolfeden Refugee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: calm down, cold resides with me. I flee to decemberunderground... as you exhale I breathe in, and sink into the water underground and I'll grow pale without you Posts: 1,347 Local Time: 09:51 PM	howsabout any artists actually FROM Africa?

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timothius Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the late 70s, early 80's... Posts: 8,465 Local Time: 01:51 PM	A reunited Beatles with the other 2 coming back from the dead that would make some headlines I'm sure. But not as much as.... Michael Jackskon

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XHendrix24 Refugee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,496 Local Time: 09:51 PM	Reunited Police

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dsmith2904 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Just keep me where the light is Posts: 12,290 Local Time: 07:51 PM	Even though I'm not a fan, a reunited Police would be a big add to any of the shows. In honor of the first LiveAid, how about a Queen tribute medley?

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U2DMfan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: It's Inside A Black Hole Posts: 6,637 Local Time: 08:51 PM	Sound fucking Garden (at least for one show) the orginal Genesis (Peter Gabriel on vox) McCartney, Starr, and Julian Lennon and Harrison's son Zepp with Jason Bonham Faith No More with Jim Martin The Police Alice in Chains as a trio STP the orginal Helmet Depeche Mode with Alan Wilder among others, I guess

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U2DMfan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: It's Inside A Black Hole Posts: 6,637 Local Time: 08:51 PM	and The Who with Dave Grohl and Les Claypool or Flea on bass

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Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 07:51 PM	just thought of one more: MIDNIGHT OIL (come on Peter!!!)

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jkid The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, my mammy Posts: 172 Local Time: 02:51 AM	I argee with all of your ideas, here are some of mine Bob Dylan (should come back to prove he still has it and make everybody forget about his other Liveaid performance) Yardbirds (it was funny, I was reading this thread and somebody else had this idea but, I was thinking about them reuniting for this a couple of weeks ago. All three guitarist should be there {Clapton, Page, Beck}) Rolling Stones

06-23-2005, 03:34 PM	#19
whitehead Acrobat Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 400 Local Time: 10:51 PM	I really hope Radiohead performs. It would be incredible to see them on a global scale! What about a duet between Jay-Z and Nas in Philly!!!