The Verve speak after bagging Glastonbury headline slot

The Verve, Glasgow Academy (November 2). Ashcroft said little between songs, other than saying it was good to be back in Glasgow. When he took the stage, however, he strode to the mic and shouted 'this is music!', before launching into the track of the same name. Pic: Andy Willsher

The veteran rockers want to experience Glasto at its 'fucked-up best'

Feb 8, 2008
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Following today's announcement that The Verve will headline this year's Glastonbury Festival, the veteran rockers spoke to NME.COM.

Referring to their closing slot on Sunday (June 29), The Verve said: "Playing Glastonbury's a great opportunity to bring yet another aspect of The Verve full circle.

"We played twice in the early '90s which was great - we felt there was a uniqueness in those performances.

"We're really looking forward to playing at night at Glastonbury for the first time when you can witness the full twinkling makeshift city experience at its fucked-up best, the new tunes particularly are perfectly suited to that environment, make of that what you will. "

They added: "See you in the Krishna tent on Monday morning then."

The Verve are set to join Jay-Z and Kings of Leon at the festival, which takes place June 27-29 on Worthy Farm, as previously announced.

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tarebo01

Feb 9, 2008

i think the headline acts are fantastic ,first up kings of leon a band who had one of last years best albums and are amazing live with a raw energy that should really kick off the weekend in style . next up Jay Z who I think is an inspired choice, he is the top of the hip hop genre and glastonbury is a festival that should not be type cast as simply a rock concert "open your mind people". and the Verve bring the anthems to help drag the last of the energy from those no doubt mood sodden toes . its alln good in my eyes .three acts that are headline virgins is a thing to look forward to , roll on June !!!