Gorillaz Fill In For U2 At Glastonbury

What do you do when one of the world’s biggest bands has to cancel a headlining gig for the world’s biggest festival concert?

You bring in an animated group like the Gorillaz, of course.

According to Glastonbury’s official website, the Gorillaz have offered up their services to replace U2‘s Friday headlining slot after the supergroup had to cancel various concert appearances as a result of Bono’s emergency back surgery.

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For those that don’t know, the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is the largest music and arts festival in the world. Gathering close to 150,000 attendees in previous years, 2010′s sold out show is bound to bring as many, if not more followers. Held annually in England, spanning over 4 days and featuring almost 300 artists, Glastonbury redefines the word “epic” when it comes to a festival show.

Commenting on the Gorillaz stepping in for U2, Glastonbury organizer Michael Eavis said “I’m very excited about Gorillaz’ show coming here because they’re so open to guests and collaborations. The alchemy of Friday’s show is going to be astonishing: a perfect, contemporary way to kick off the 40th anniversary celebrations. I am so grateful for the enthusiasm of the media and the whole of the music industry for their willingness and eagerness to support us in what could have been a crisis.”

Following a successful run at closing out this year’s Coachella festival where they performed on stage with guests like De La Soul and members of The Clash, the Gorillaz are bound to bring something interesting to UK fans.

Not one to play light of joining fellow headliners Muse and Stevie Wonder, the Gorillaz’ own Murdoc had the following to say about replacing Bono and company: “We’re like some great big horrible warship pulling in to the Bay of Glastonbury to save the day. It was us or The Beatles and they split up years ago. “ Glastonbury will be ours…cutlasses drawn, trumpets ready. We're coming in…
” Murdoc The previous soldiers got pulled from duty last-minute so it’s up to my Plastic Beach naval cavalry to sail in and sort the battlefield out. I can assure you though, I’m bringing extra troops. Loads of them. Glastonbury will be ours…cutlasses drawn, trumpets ready. We’re coming in…”