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Uncle Liam wrote: Even though I'll go, this will be shite.
And maybe Johnny Marr will do some more Smiths songs with Rourke again!
Having seen Morrissey this year (and to be fair thought his GMex performance was better than Apollo earlier in the year) Marr's How Soon is now blew Mozzer's band off the stage.
As for others we might expect - ACR? Inspirals? Freebass? Ian Brown would be a great coup
Uncle Liam wrote: Even though I'll go, this will be shite.
And maybe Johnny Marr will do some more Smiths songs with Rourke again!
why is it ok for morrissey to play as many smiths song as he wants
yet when marr and rourke get together and play them, that warrants a "
"
Because, quite simply, at least Morrisseys and the lads versions of the songs are not simply culled from the original then re produced. I think the Johnny Marr version last year was exceptionally overrated, especially compared to the Morrissey version of last year and of 04.
One thing that genuniely amazed me about last years gig was how high Marr was up the bill. Considering how unbelievably awful the Boomslang album was, it really was a disgrace.
Although saying that, I dont recall ever saying it was OK for Morrissey to play Smiths songs either. Looking at the expression of some band members onstage over the last nine months, it appears that I might not be alone in thinking this.
Confusion33 wrote:
Uncle Liam wrote: Even though I'll go, this will be shite.
And maybe Johnny Marr will do some more Smiths songs with Rourke again!
Having seen Morrissey this year (and to be fair thought his GMex performance was better than Apollo earlier in the year) Marr's How Soon is now blew Mozzer's band off the stage.
As for others we might expect - ACR? Inspirals? Freebass? Ian Brown would be a great coup
I suppose Inspirals are on tour, but wont draw anymore. Same with ACR.
Does anyone know if Freebass are actually any good?
Ian Brown would be a good shout. A much bigger draw than New Order these days as well.
I've enjoyed hearing Morrissey singing Smiths songs, although the current guitarist is nothing on Marr so it didn't sound as good.
The highlight of Man V Cancer last year was definatley Marr doing There is a Light. I thought he did a great job of it.
Yeah, I'd probably say out of the following:
Ah well, we'll wait and see... :)
http://www.versuscancer.org/ Ill defo be there it was a fab night last time. Thought they werent going to do another one as it as in January last time. Oasis offered signed guitar last time as they couldn`t be there so who knows....
Nick King wrote: Yeah, I'd probably say out of the following:
- Inspirals (on tour anyway for b-sides album)
- Happy Mondays (new album recorded)
- New Order doing Joy Division stuff (to promote Control)
- Doves (possibly)
- Freebass and/or Monaco
- Some DJ's Ah well, we'll wait and see... :)
Freebase and/ or Monaco. Really like the sound of this. The End w/ everyone on stage last time was genius. If this thread isn't a tripped up. Fun quote- bracket mess.
hookys the first person to comfirm he's doin the gig,on manchesteronline now in music section
Christopher Owens wrote: Since Rourke is working with Ian Brown, expect him to headline.
Whaaa! Fcuking YESSSSS!!!
It's getting better then, the Bunnymen are still good value for a nostalgia trip. At least they play all the songs from 1980/81 still!
I'm up for going if Brown plays, if only to see which member(s) of the audience he stops the show for and picks a fight with.
Last time i saw Brown in the MEN he was really good.
You'd have to say that it'll be a Stone Roses heavy set. Wouldnt surprise me to see Mani play a few songs with him. Or Noel Gallagher come out and Do "Keep What Ya Got" like they did in 04.
Last two times I've seen Ian Brown I've walked out. Walked in late at Brighton 18 months ago, then fcuked off early cos he was in an arsey mood (even arsier) than usual and even when he did She Bangs the bar still didn't clear so getting a drink was a mare. And then walked out six songs in at Buenos Aires simply cos there was no ale to be had there.
The boy can't sing at all. Got some good tunes, but he can't sing.
In fairness, he's not as bad as he used to be. Some Stone Roses bootlegs i've got are awful, but by his standards he was on reasonable form in 05. Sometimes, notably Glastonbury, he was actually in tune.
I was shocked as well.
Uncle Liam wrote: In fairness, he's not as bad as he used to be. Some Stone Roses bootlegs i've got are awful, but by his standards he was on reasonable form in 05. Sometimes, notably Glastonbury, he was actually in tune.
I was shocked as well.
He was SHIT in Buenos Aires, and that's less than two months ago. Perhaps he didn't need to try quite so hard cos very few people there had Engerlish as their first language, I dunno?
Fuck knows how many takes he needs to actually get each line right on record? 
El Jarvo wrote:
Uncle Liam wrote: In fairness, he's not as bad as he used to be. Some Stone Roses bootlegs i've got are awful, but by his standards he was on reasonable form in 05. Sometimes, notably Glastonbury, he was actually in tune.
I was shocked as well.
He was SHIT in Buenos Aires, and that's less than two months ago. Perhaps he didn't need to try quite so hard cos very few people there had Engerlish as their first language, I dunno?
Fuck knows how many takes he needs to actually get each line right on record?
Yeah, but surely - as with another pop combo quite popular round here - it's all part of the charm, innit??!!
Doctor Clayhead wrote: Yeah, but surely - as with another pop combo quite popular round here - it's all part of the charm, innit??!!
I'm sorry, but there's limits. Barney can't sing, gratis, but he's Pava-fcuking-rotti when lined up against Brown.
And Brown just ain't got the material. Few standout tunes, but he'll never compete with his Roses stuff.
Ian Brown is possibly the worst "professional" singer I've ever heard. He wouldn't pass the audition on the X Factor!
Tim wrote: Ian Brown is possibly the worst "professional" singer I've ever heard. He wouldn't pass the audition on the X Factor!
how's your singing?
Ian couln't really sing, or could Morrissey,Shawn Ryder.. well and the chameleons singer isn't so good
but still fucking brilliant and so is Brown
how's
Rick Banks wrote:
Tim wrote: Ian Brown is possibly the worst "professional" singer I've ever heard. He wouldn't pass the audition on the X Factor!
how's your singing?
Ian couln't really sing, or could Morrissey,Shawn Ryder.. well and the chameleons singer isn't so good
but still fucking brilliant and so is Brown
how's
Mine? Have a listen!
Tim wrote:
Rick Banks wrote:
Tim wrote: Ian Brown is possibly the worst "professional" singer I've ever heard. He wouldn't pass the audition on the X Factor!
how's your singing?
Ian couln't really sing, or could Morrissey,Shawn Ryder.. well and the chameleons singer isn't so good
but still fucking brilliant and so is Brown
how's
Mine? Have a listen!
it's not working sorry
probably my internet can you send it again please?
oh and have you got a Vox phantom VI(i think:s)
MONTY The Merciless wrote: As well as Ian Brown and Hooky........ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN have been added to the line-up!
They need to recruit from Liverpool this year?
well, im deffo in for gig & meet-up, saw the Bunnymen's Xmas gig in L'pool & it was 2 hrs of quality nostaliga ace - With A Hip, Going Up etc.. Monkey man will be a canny laugh :D
i was really trying hard not to go to this but its getting very tempting now with brown and bunnymen.although i didnt enjoy the bunnymen slot at v festival,the time allowed meant they only did singles.
