Rappers, Preachers and Monkeys At Glastonbury

The headliners for this years Glastonbury Festival have been announced and will see two artists headlining who just can’t seem to quit the music world.

Both The Verve and Jay-Z will be taking one of the headline slots of the festival. The rapper formally announced his retirement from the music business a few years ago, but apparently the lure to work with Linkin Park proved too strong. The Verve likewise split late in the 20th century only to reform in 2007.

Taking the third slot announced thus far will be Kings of Leon, the grandsons of a pentecostal preacher, during their youth the boys toured the country with grandpa Leon as he sought to bring light to peoples eyes. Michael Jackson thought of doing a similar tour of nurseries. Say what you will, he does have a very reflective face.

Other acts already confirmed to play include Neil Diamond, Leonard Cohen and British Sea Power.

Would be festival goers can currently register for tickets on the official Glastonbury website, after which they will be able to attempt ticket purchase on April 6.

Via strangeglue.com