March 13th 2024.
A living legend from the iconic Motown era has dropped a hint that he may be gracing the stage at the highly anticipated Glastonbury festival. With a career spanning an impressive 70 years, this musical pioneer has revealed that he is in talks to perform at the festival, which is set to take place over the weekend of June 26 to 30. While the official line-up has yet to be announced, speculations have been circulating about potential headliners, including Stevie Wonder and Raye.
However, it seems that another legendary artist may be joining the ranks. At the star-studded Oscars party hosted by Elton John in Los Angeles, 84-year-old Smokey Robinson hinted at a possible appearance at Glastonbury. When asked about his upcoming performances in the UK, he coyly responded, "We've been talking about that for the past two weeks – probably soon." And when pressed about the possibility of playing at Glastonbury, he enthusiastically replied, "That's one of the things we've been talking about. I would absolutely love to take the stage there. I love the UK, man. We've had some of our greatest times there."
As a pioneer of R&B and soul music, Smokey Robinson is no stranger to the spotlight. He founded the iconic Motown vocal group The Miracles in 1955, and led them until 1972 when he retired to focus on his role as vice president of Motown Records. In recognition of his contributions to music, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. While he continues to perform regularly in North America, a potential performance at Glastonbury would mark his first UK appearance since 2013.
This wouldn't be the first time that Robinson's name has been associated with Glastonbury. In 2007, festival organizer Michael Eavis announced that Robinson was "set to confirm an appearance," but it never came to fruition. However, with Robinson's recent hint and the festival's track record of securing legendary acts, fans are eagerly anticipating the official line-up announcement.
In addition to Robinson, other rumored acts for this year's festival include Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Shania Twain. With such a star-studded line-up, Glastonbury is set to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. And if Robinson does make an appearance, it will surely be a performance to remember.
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