The Wombles Glastonbury 2011

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[mariegriffiths]

I can't believe the BBC did not film this. Everyone complain.

[kingofpunk1977]

Better than U2 and I am not being sarky or joking

[thomaslaurie]

exactly. Given the choice... Wombles. Rocked the house. up yours Eavis ;-)

[shemaverick]

@mariegriffiths I complained and got a reply back today in which they did not admit their lack of insight in not filming The Wombles. I got the impression they thought I was eccentric. Bah.

[evilrobottolhurst]

The highlight of Glastonbury, seen from a clear viewpoint with good sound. The BBC were there but we wouldn't know the Wombles had been had it not been for people like rseamer. I made my protest by turning wotdoesthisbuttondo's idea into a Downfall parody. Mind you, I've just had the idea for a wombling licence - guarantees live coverage of the Wombles and the best acts at Glastonbury, do you think they could do it for less than £1.7m? lol

[Wolfrover]

@KangoTV U2? Oh, right, my mother loved their music.

Only joking.. a little. (My mother really did enjoy U-2.) But the Wombles have wonderful pop music, and have lasted for over 20 years so far. That's impressive in the music business, you have to admit.

[KangoTV]

@ninjathunderbolt Jeez man, what drugs were you taking? I'm always mindful to pick up any litter but I doubt The Wombles will have any impact on my life, whether I see them live or not. U2 = Big Impact. Can't even believe I'm being drawn into the U2-ers vs furry things that don't exist debate.

[kingofpunk1977]

@KangoTV Sorry I forgot In 1980 The Ruts/Gang of 4/Joy Division/Devo/The Slits/The Damned (Black Album/Strawberries) /Gary Numan/Teardrop Explodes/Costello/The Stranglers/Early UB40/Kate Bush/Basement 5/The Exploited/The Jam/The Undertones/Adam & the Ants/Black Flag/Dead Kennedys/Husker DU/Human Leauge/Heaven 17/Roxy/Bowie/Talking Heads/Grace Jones/B52s/Linton Kwesi Johnson/Early dancehall/Early Rap etc (A LOT OF DIVERSITY THERE ALL PUNK IN THEIR OWN WAY) were much much better than U2. Thanks

[kingofpunk1977]

@KangoTV Your stab at the dark was very close but I in fact formed a punk band in 1994-1996 in my late 20's. We did not get anywhere success wise but always went down well live. When people don't know you personally but shout for more was a great buzz. Were we shite? I didn't think so (Our music was punk but we all dressed normal.....no mohawks, bondage trousers etc. When U2 1st started 1980-82. They had energy but the Clash/SLF/Killing Joke/2 Tone/XTC/Bauhaus/Pil shat on them. An opinion

[ninjathunderbolt]

@KangoTV I love U2 and have seen them a few times, including 2 years ago on the 360 tour where they were breathtaking but, trust me on this, The Wombles were miles better as an experience than U2 last weekend. I saw both!

[ninjathunderbolt]

By a country mile the best act I saw at Glastonbury. A pleasure to witness history made.

[KangoTV]

@kingofpunk1977 Then you have my sympathy! This is just a stab in the dark but judging by your name and anti U2 comments, did you by any chance form a teenage punk-ish band in the early 80's (with a similar sound to U2) but not get anywhere cause you were shite?