Live 8 - Which one is Pink? Updated w/Spoilers

[Jim]

Well the lineup for the Live 8 is pretty disappointing other than Pink Floyd putting there differences aside for a good cause.  I am really shocked about this one.  Hopefully a final tour is in the near future.  Fingers crossed.  These guys are all in there 60's now.  But, the drummer (Wright) said he would love to still complete with the Stones, McCarthney, etc. As someone who has seen Waters and Floyd several times each, I can say that well both are good, Floyd is amazing in concert. 

[DoctorPadawan]

To say I was floored when I heard this "reunion" announced is a true understatement.  As much of a control freak as Waters was near the end of Floyd, it just wasn't Floyd without him.  I didn't get into the stuff either he or Gilmour/Mason/Wright did on their own post-TFC (I found TPACOH rather masturbatory and the two "Floyd" albums were like soft-rock easy listening for the most part), but all you need to do is put on DSOTM, WYWH, Animals, or (the greatest album of all time) The Wall and it erases everything after TFC from your memory.

While I don't think this will be a permanent reunion or even a harbinger of a tour with the 70's lineup, it will be nice to see/hear the four of them on stage together again, and it's for a wonderful cause, which makes it even better.  Is the show going to be broadcast this time around, or is MTV doing yet another "Real World/Road Rules Talentless Reality Whores" marathon that day instead?

[Angry Ewok]

The American list for Live8 sucks balls.

USA

Will Smith (host)
50 Cent
Bon Jovi
Dave Matthews Band
Jay-Z
Kaiser Chiefs
Keith Urban
Maroon 5
P Diddy
Rob Thomas
Sarah McLachlan
Stevie Wonder

London

Annie Lennox
Bob Geldof
Coldplay
Cure, The
Dido
Elton John, Sir
Joss Stone
Keane
Killers, The
Madonna
Mariah Carey
Ms. Dynamite
Muse
Paul McCartney, Sir
Pink Floyd
Razorlight
REM
Robbie Williams
Scissor Sisters
Snoop Dogg
Snow Patrol
Stereophonics
Sting
Travis
U2
UB40
Velvet Revolver


London is getting Pink Floyd and Cream in the same year... that's so unfair.

[Famine]

Linkin Park just joined the Phili crowd of performers. Too bad I can't go.

Kevin

[DSJ™]

Up here, looks like Toronto has been confimed for Live 8.

Tuesday they will confirm the line-up but rumors are:

Dan Aykroyd to host.
Jann Arden.
Our Lady Peace.
Bryan Adams.

The Rolling Stones are there but to busy with other commitments from what I read.

Just have to wait till Tuesday like, I can make it. 

[JohnH]

I couldn't believe it when I heard it either.  Of all the bands and all the reunion shows, this is one I *never* would have thought to happen.  I have a feeling - and maybe this is way off base - that this one-time reunion might be a "test".  If they can work through their differences and get through this show without strangling each other, it stands to reason that they might be able to stick together for a reunion tour across the world.  One can only hope. 

John

[Darth_Anton]

I couldn't believe it when I heard it either.  Of all the bands and all the reunion shows, this is one I *never* would have thought to happen.  I have a feeling - and maybe this is way off base - that this one-time reunion might be a "test".  If they can work through their differences and get through this show without strangling each other, it stands to reason that they might be able to stick together for a reunion tour across the world.  One can only hope. 

John

JohnH, great to see my fellow prog head around these parts!

Yeah, I was pretty stunned when I heard the Pink Floyd reunion was happening. I was also suprised it wasn't breaking news on some of the radios stations I listen to. Wish I could see it.

[MetalJedi]

The American list for Live8 sucks balls.

USA

Will Smith (host)
50 Cent
Bon Jovi
Dave Matthews Band
Jay-Z
Kaiser Chiefs
Keith Urban
Maroon 5
P Diddy
Rob Thomas
Sarah McLachlan
Stevie Wonder

London

Annie Lennox
Bob Geldof
Coldplay
Cure, The
Dido
Elton John, Sir
Joss Stone
Keane
Killers, The
Madonna
Mariah Carey
Ms. Dynamite
Muse
Paul McCartney, Sir
Pink Floyd
Razorlight
REM
Robbie Williams
Scissor Sisters
Snoop Dogg
Snow Patrol
Stereophonics
Sting
Travis
U2
UB40
Velvet Revolver


London is getting Pink Floyd and Cream in the same year... that's so unfair.

Man, how did London make out with all the good acts?

[Darth_Anton]

Historically, I think England in genral produces better bands, so it's no wonder they have all the good bands.

[DSJ™]

Here's the update for our Live 8:

Hosts: Dan Aykroyd, Tom Green.

Bryan Adams
Jann Arden
Bachman Cummings Band
Barenaked Ladies
Blue Rodeo
Bruce Cockburn
Celine Dion (by satellite from Las Vegas)  Hold me back!
Gordon Lightfoot
Motley Crue
Deep Purple
Our Lady Peace
Simple Plan
Sam Roberts
Tragically Hip
Great Big Sea
African Guitar Summit
Tom Cochrane
DobaCaracol featuring Kna'an
Les Trois Accords
Tegan & Sara

Get your tickets or just sit a home and watch it on TV.

[Famine]

Wait, this crap will be on TV?

Kevin

[DSJ™]

Up here so far. 

“Greatest Hits” recap to air in primetime after over 12 hours of worldwide coverage -- CTV Plans Historic Day of Rock 'n' Roll as Broadcaster of Worldwide Live 8 Concerts, July 2

CTV to broadcast Live 8 Canada Concert

Tuesday, 21 June 2005 
At a press conference today it was announced that CTV would be the host broadcaster for Live 8 Canada concert slated for July 2nd.
 
The network will broadcast over 12 hours of live coverage including segments from additional Live 8 concerts around the world.

CTV plans to broadcast from the beginning, going live early on Saturday, July 2 when the first act takes to the stage overseas, and continuing until the last act finishes at Live 8 Canada, sometime around 8 p.m. ET. CTV also plans to air a "Greatest Hits" recap in primetime following the conclusion of the live broadcast with highlights from the most memorable performances of the day from around the world. In addition to Barrie, Live 8 concerts are scheduled for London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Philadelphia and Cornwall, England. Tokyo and Johannesburg have also been mentioned as possible locations.

[Famine]

Bah! I don't get your Canadian TV down here. My dad will though.

It's bad when prisoners get a better cable package than I do.

Kevin

[Nicklab]

Just read this on Pink Floyd.com:

It has been confirmed that Roger Waters will join Pink Floyd to perform at the Live8 concert in Hyde Park on 2nd July.

David Gilmour made the following statement:
“Like most people I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world. It’s crazy that America gives such a paltry percentage of its GNP to the starving nations. Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if re-forming for this concert will help focus attention then it’s got to be worthwhile.”

Pretty cool to read something like that.  I saw Pink Floyd in Montreal in '94 and the show was fantastic.  It's certainly been a while since they performed together live, but it certainly has the potential to be a great show.  I'm just encouraged to read that musicians who are as well off as the members of Pink Floyd are coming together to do something like this for charity.  They certainly  don't need to perform for money anymore.

[Famine]

MTV and VH1 will air these concerts live, or so says my radio.

Kevin