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Who has played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury?
However those who stayed for the festival were treated to many memorable performances, including Radiohead’s headlining Pyramid Stage set on the Saturday which is said to be one of the greatest ever Glastonbury performances.
Who has headlined Glastonbury Pyramid Stage the most?
Van Morisson has played at the festival a staggering seven times: 1982, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1997 and 2005. In other words, he’s a Glasto’ legend.
When did Glastonbury Pyramid Stage burn down?
1994
The Pyramid Stage in 1992 The Glastonbury site expanded in 1992, meaning the festival was on its way to becoming one of the biggest live events in the world. However, a week before the 1994 festival, the Pyramid Stage burnt down and a replacement had to be quickly built.
When was the first Pyramid Stage in Glastonbury?
1971
The glowing Pyramid Stage is an instantly recognisable icon of Glastonbury Festival. Inspired by the Giza pyramids in Egypt, its bold and enduring shape, and carefully considered location are testament to the festival founders who created the first pyramid structure on the site back in 1971.
Was there a Glastonbury in 2015?
The 2015 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts was held from 24 to 28 June 2015.
Who headlined Glasto 2014?
Arcade Fire (headline act) Metallica (headline act) Kasabian (headline act) Dolly Parton.
Who was the best Glastonbury headliner?
Best Glastonbury headliners
- Metallica, 2014.
- The Smiths, 1984. Morrissey 1984 interview on YouTube.
- Tyrannosaurus Rex, 1970. £16.16.
- Paul McCartney, 2004. Watch on YouTube.
- Dolly Parton, 2014. Watch on YouTube.
- Stormzy, 2019. £5.82.
- Beyoncé, 2011. Watch on YouTube.
- Jay-Z, 2008. £4.35.
Why is the a pyramid at Glastonbury?
Inspired by the Giza pyramids in Egypt, its bold and enduring shape, and carefully considered location are testament to the festival founders who created the first pyramid structure on the site back in 1971.
Who pulled the biggest crowd at Glastonbury?
The Levellers – Pyramid Stage, 1994 Without a steel fence to keep the gatecrashers away, Glasto was officially free and The Levellers played to what is reported to have been the festival’s largest-ever crowd to date, estimated at 300,000.
What band has had the biggest crowd at Glastonbury?
The Levellers
The Levellers (1994) The hippy-heavy crowd at Glastonbury were in thrall to the Levellers: swelled by gatecrashers, this is possibly the biggest-ever Glastonbury headliner crowd, estimated at 300,000 people.