Who could fill Slane?

[beautifulrock]

The Foo's filled Wembley Stadium two days in a row last month, so I would imagine they would fill Slane as well for a one off gig.

[max power]

The Foo's filled Wembley Stadium two days in a row last month, so I would imagine they would fill Slane as well for a one off gig.


wembely in London with 8 million living there. Twice as many as this whole country. Also it seems the price to see bands here is much much higher

[Macy]

I think you're talking the likes of U2, Rolling Stones, Springsteen, and maybe still Oasis as a one off Irish date. AC/DC & GNR might be just an age thing tbh - not sure they'll be hitting the right demographic that'll be arsed to go to Slane.

With other festival and gig options post the whole planning permission issue thing being sorted Slane isn't able to rely on the 15-18 year olds that would go regardless of who was on just for the event and the chance to get drunk in a more populated field than they usually do.

[Terry]

U2, Springsteen, Fully reformed LZ, Guns N Roses, Paul McCartney. Thats about it me thinks. Maybe ac/dc but lets face it, some people thinking a band can fill slane after 2 albums and selling two nights in a small venue in dublin is a joke to be honest.

seen them at slane, 1991 I believe, when they were at their peak and they only managed to sell 35,000 tickets.

[beautifulrock]

wembely in London with 8 million living there. Twice as many as this whole country. Also it seems the price to see bands here is much much higher

True, twice as many divide it by two as it was for two nights :) The tickets were 55 sterling seated for the Foo's.

[max power]

True, twice as many divide it by two as it was for two nights :) The tickets were 55 sterling seated for the Foo's.

Yes for a city and not a whole country. It would take 4 hour to get to slane from some parts of the country. Compare that to a tube trip to wembley ?

[Lionel Ritchie]

Foo Fighters wouldn't get anywhere near the number of non-fan event junkies required for a Slane gig.

[beautifulrock]

Yes for a city and not a whole country. It would take 4 hour to get to slane from some parts of the country. Compare that to a tube trip to wembley ?

Ah ha Max you have never tried to get a tube to Wembley I see, not quite 4 hours I agree but on a bad day with the wrong wind you would be surprised.:)

Anyway I agree the Foo's would not attract the event junkies so cross them off the list.

[see's it]

bowie?????????

[jebus]

bowie?????????

Doubt it at this stage. He'd need a good comeback album to get people excited about him again

[Pauro 76]

Hate to say it, but Red Hot Chili Peppers could sell it out. Massive worldwide, and also guaranteed the bandwagon jumpers too. not a fan myself but they're kind of a band for people who dont actually know much about music.

[SligoBrewer]

Hate to say it, but Red Hot Chili Peppers could sell it out. Massive worldwide, and also guaranteed the bandwagon jumpers too. not a fan myself but they're kind of a band for people who dont actually know much about music.

I dunno. People realise their last album was muck.

[monzo]

Chilis have disbanded for a while.

[tetsujin1979]

Yep, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers#Hiatus_.282008-present.29

Hiatus (2008-present)

Anthony Kiedis told Rolling Stone Magazine in an interview published May 20, 2008 that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are "disbanded for the moment." Following the last leg of the tour promoting Stadium Arcadium, the band members have been on a break. Kiedis attributes this to the band being worn out from their years of nonstop work since Californication. Kiedis explained that he is currently preoccupied with taking care of his new son, while Flea is experimenting with new musical ideas, Frusciante is continuing his solo career, and Chad Smith is in Japan working with a jazz band. The band plans to remain on hiatus for "a minimum of one year." However, Kiedis has stated that he is anxious to start thinking about new material.

I know Chad Smith did some work with the drum kit for Guitar Hero: World Tour as well