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He's Coming To America The U.K.

Filed under: Anglophilia > Music Minute > Jay-Z

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None other than Neil Diamond will be this year's surprise performer at the legendary Glastonbury music festival in the U.K. this summer, organizers announced on Monday.

The 67-year-old Sweet Caroline singer will perform on the main stage on the final day of the three-day event, which starts on June 27.

Jay-Z has also been confirmed as a headliner for one of the other nights.

What an interesting mix!

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Posted: February 4, 2008 at 1:01 pm


42 comments to “He's Coming To America The U.K.” (RSS feed) 

  1. #1 - assmuncher says – reply to this

    He is a GOD to my people.

  2. #2 - LISA D'AMATO says – reply to this

    who cares???

  3. #3 - Kirsten420 says – reply to this

    glastonbury fuck yeaaaaaaaaaa

  4. #4 - trishette o'rourke says – reply to this

    Balls!!!

  5. #5 - ChellyFromtheBurgh says – reply to this

    lame

  6. #6 - ahop says – reply to this

    1st? 2nd? 3rd? 14th?

  7. #7 - Albert Markovski says – reply to this

    I think Perez should be considered personally responsible if anything ever happens to Britney Spears

  8. #8 - Brent says – reply to this

    I love this bitch!

  9. #9 - daniela says – reply to this

    fucking dick we don't need him in our country

  10. #10 - daniela says – reply to this

    fucking prick

  11. #11 - gyu says – reply to this

    Ummmmm……yay???

  12. #12 - All American says – reply to this

    These jews don't quit, even after their expiration date.

  13. #13 - erin says – reply to this

    7 bitches

  14. #14 - LULU says – reply to this

    I used to to actually LIKE Neil Diamond….Hot August Night was always on my record player in the seventies (yeah shows my age) but now he's just an old fart…my 82 year old mum likes his newer cds….HELP!!!!

  15. #15 - becky says – reply to this

    I never remember such a rash of OLD people "coming back"–boxers, singers. It is so EMBARRASSING. ENOUGH!!! Have some self-respect, decorum, something!

  16. #16 - lovehim says – reply to this

    i saw neil on new years eve a couple of years ago in denver and it was the best show i've ever seen!! he is awesome and no i'm not old!!

  17. #17 - drew says – reply to this

    Uhm………how can a guest be a surprise when it's been announced all over the media? Just wondering. Also, Neil rocks it like it's 1978.

  18. #18 - lkl says – reply to this

    That is STILL the best concert I've ever been to!!!!! What's the problem?

  19. #19 - highlander says – reply to this

    I've been to his concerts before and Neil rocks! I think it's great he can still trot it out on stage.
    And–unlike you, Perez–he's famous for doing something.

  20. #20 - helan says – reply to this

    This news is vomit. Vomit in my mouth.
    Jay-Z. On the pyramid stage at glasto?!?! What on earth….? Why did those rumours of Muse not come to fruition???
    Neil Diamond, I can live with… But Jay-Z?! I mean seriously…..WHYYYYYY?!?!!! Vomit. Vomit. Vomit.
    I'm going to be living in the Silent disco.

  21. #21 - linty says – reply to this

    Ewww! Can't stand the guy.

  22. #22 - Sara says – reply to this

    He's one of the most prolific songwriters of our time…and my Dad is a fan, dragged me to his concert (under protest) and I was blown away. This guy is awesome live…

  23. #23 - Eli says – reply to this

    A bad mouth is unamerican in my book you foreigner.Neil Diamond has
    class unlike you badmouths.

  24. #24 - dayzee says – reply to this

    errr how old are your sources??? BBC trumped you about a fortnight ago!!!!

    Also efestivals trumped you by about 2 months!!!!

    Where are you UK sources??? Obviously sleeping,

  25. #25 - AIMEE says – reply to this

    o someone please tell me MIKA will be there again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. #26 - HRH Adam says – reply to this

    "Surprise performer…organizers announced…" What a world we live in.

  27. #27 - Lady Stardust says – reply to this

    Looks like another year at Glasto where I'll be avoiding the Pyramid stage. (If I get tickets). Last years headliners were dire, but this years are a fecking joke. Jay Z will be awful and completely out of place, and I was hoping for Rolf Harris in the Sunday afternoon old git slot!

  28. #28 - Katie says – reply to this

    And here's me thinking that I would go to Glastonbury when I turned 18…
    WHY can't they have a line up like last year, that was EPIC! I want Arctic Monkeys and/or Muse, not Neil Diamond and Jay-Z! >=[
    COME ON GLASTO ORGANISERS! BETTER PLEASE?!

  29. #29 - Sing To Me Baby says – reply to this

    "Fuck Manilow" is RIGHT! LOL….Love me some Neil Diamond!!!!!!!!!!

  30. #30 - SassyQ says – reply to this

    I have had a crush on Neil since i was a child. And always will. He is an ICON.

  31. #31 - TVDinner says – reply to this

    Oh my god, I LOVE Neil Diamond!

  32. #32 - Maggie says – reply to this

    I love Neil Diamond…..I won tickets to see him about 14 years ago at Madison Square Garden. I think I was the only person in my high school that actually enjoyed his music. Anyway, I am excited to hear that he is still touring! You kick ass Neil!

  33. #33 - red says – reply to this

    He sucked in the 60s. He sucks now.

  34. #34 - nik says – reply to this

    he looks like bill belichick

  35. #35 - Blond Moustache says – reply to this

    35th!

  36. #36 - strom says – reply to this

    Should bring out all the Yids. Who is next Babs S?

  37. #37 - lala says – reply to this

    fuck yeah! go neil diamond! he should wear glitter and have lots of fog machines!

  38. #38 - jon christopher says – reply to this

    I use to like him until the Caroline Kennedy kiddie comment. Weirdo!

  39. #39 - blah says – reply to this

    I know Neil Diamond's son. nice guy. i had no idea he was neil's son until after knowing him for a while.

  40. #40 - Grace from Scotland says – reply to this

    BIG Neil is touring the UK this year!! I already have my tickets for Hampden and I CAN'T WAIT!!!
    I love him….he IS a legend!!! (and no I'm not ancient, in my twenties!!)
    Cracklin Rosie and Forever in Blue Jeans - you just can't beat it!
    Yeah!! love him!!

  41. #41 - David says – reply to this

    Neil Diamond is awesome. What a songwriter - what a performer! God bless Rick Rubin. F**k Colombia/Sony for what they did to Diamond for more than 2 decades. Diamond is more Springsteen than Manilow!

  42. #42 - Estela says – reply to this

    How lucky can you get? Neil is going overseas and we are not sure if he will do the US this year. Go Neil and Rachel!!!!!!

    Neil you are getting better and better. Your music is the best and I will always be your best Fan….Please set dates for the US…..