Talking of Glastonbury, which may well be a wash out, by the way, so take a hat and some sturdy boots, those loveable Wurzels have pulled out of the festival, because they were booked to play the bandstand meaning they couldn't have their own sound engineers. You also get the impression the band wanted a better slot. The band's Tommy Banner and Pete Budd told reporters: "We would have loved to play but we don't feel it's right. Other novelty acts like Rolf Harris have been on better stages and we think we deserve it". Glasto's Emily Eavis said she would have liked to have found the band a slot they were happy with, but that at this late stage it was too late to move things around, telling reporters: "Unfortunately at this late stage every other stage is choc-a-bloc and it's a shame as they're a bit of an institution round here but we'll have to get them back next year". Personally I can't help thinking The Wurzels are the kind of band who would consult long term weather forecasts, and can't help thinking an aversion to mud might have been behind their decision.
Jun 19, 2007
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The Wurzels pull out of Glasto
The Wurzels have pulled out of Glastonbury after being booked on the bandstand without their own sound engineers, with the band wanting a better slot.