Still recovering from Desert Trip. The promoters want to make it an annual event. I can't imagine a better line up than the one we just had. Not sure I'd go again. What line up would make people go again next year?

I'm thinking Springsteen, Clapton, U2...? What do you guys think?

There will never be another lineup that can match this - Springsteen and U2 would keep me completely away.
Only a Led Zeppelin reunion would be worthwhile - they alone would be worth the trip.
Can't really think of any other big names that would be worthy...maybe Fleetwood Mac and/or ELO, but even they would be a major downgrade of what just took place.

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Fridays-Bruce Springsteen, U2

Saturdays-Elton John, Billy Joel

Sundays-David Gilmour, Aerosmith

Fridays - Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty & Heartbreakers

Saturdays - Eagles and Simon & Garfunkel

Sundays - Aerosmith and U2

U2 and Bruce Springsteen almost for sure.

Fleetwood Mac is ready to tour starting October 2017 oddly enough, but Stevie has yet to commit.

Elton John, John Fogerty, Tom Petty on the undercard.

Maybe a bit later on Depeche Mode, The Cure and Radiohead are possibilities if they want to just play for their fans and not make them suffer Coachella.

Oingo Boingo could easily fill that place but probably won't happen.

Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, The Who & The Rolling Stones of course.
Bob Seger maybe.
Tom Petty maybe.
Deep Purple maybe.

U2 maybe for youngsters.

When I first saw the subject title I thought why should The Who play again next year!

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ROCKMAN

- Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty
- Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Elton John.
- U2, Springsteen.
- Maybe Steely Dan in there somewhere.

These acts generally started 10 to 20 years after the 60s acts from the past two weekends, so the key questions are: 1. Will the boomers come out to see them; and 2. Will Gen X come out?
The boomers love these types of festivals and big events and accorded the Stones/Who/Dylan god-like status, whereas later generations don't seem to make icons of their favorites.

Taylor Swift
Kanye West
Beyonce
Justin Bieber

The Kinks
Zeppelin
Santana
Allman Brothers

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Deep Purple maybe

Maybe? Deep Purple are arguably the biggest influence on any hard rock or metal band the last 40 years!

They're actually still great with their original drummer and bassist unlike the other bands who played at Desert Trip, and Steve Morse is worth seeing by himself.



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Santana

Not sure annual event is a good idea. They booked the dream ticket first time out. Maybe shorten it to two days and three acts a day if anything.

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The Kinks
Zeppelin
Santana
Allman Brothers

I'll second that and add:

The Dead & Company
Van Morrison
Yes
AC/DC

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HMS
Deep Purple maybe

Maybe? Deep Purple are arguably the biggest influence on any hard rock or metal band the last 40 years!

They're actually still great with their original drummer and bassist unlike the other bands who played at Desert Trip, and Steve Morse is worth seeing by himself.

I agree that Deep Purple is "arguably the biggest influence of any hard rock or metal band the last 40 years", but they're nothing without Richie Blackmore. He was the true soul and creative force of the band. Deep Purple without Richie Blackmore is just like The Rolling Stones without Keith Richards. Steve Morse is probably a nice guy, but a very boring guitarist compared with Blackmore.
Plus Ian Gillan can't sing anymore. Deep Purple USED to be one of the greatest bands of all time. But they are completely outdated and boring these days.

The Kinks might have been there this year, but Dave Davies has had some health issues and doesn't want to be around his brother any more. Dave still gets out and 'tours' by himself. He plays little clubs and street festivals. Doubt they are ever going to play together again.

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HMS
Deep Purple maybe

Maybe? Deep Purple are arguably the biggest influence on any hard rock or metal band the last 40 years!

They're actually still great with their original drummer and bassist unlike the other bands who played at Desert Trip, and Steve Morse is worth seeing by himself.

I agree that Deep Purple is "arguably the biggest influence of any hard rock or metal band the last 40 years", but they're nothing without Richie Blackmore. He was the true soul and creative force of the band. Deep Purple without Richie Blackmore is just like The Rolling Stones without Keith Richards. Steve Morse is probably a nice guy, but a very boring guitarist compared with Blackmore.
Plus Ian Gillan can't sing anymore. Deep Purple USED to be one of the greatest bands of all time. But they are completely outdated and boring these days.

Very true.

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The Kinks
Zeppelin
Santana
Allman Brothers

I'll second that and add:

The Dead & Company
Van Morrison
Yes
AC/DC

I agree, I was just going to add Van Morrison.
What about Winwood/Clapton?

I would also add Stevie Wonder and The Beach Boys to the list of very possible performers.

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The Kinks
Zeppelin
Santana
Allman Brothers

I'll second that and add:

The Dead & Company
Van Morrison
Yes
AC/DC

I agree, I was just going to add Van Morrison.
What about Winwood/Clapton?

But the Allman Brothers are no more.
Zeppelin is no more.
Kinks no more.
And AC/DC....not much left anymore.
The Dead and Company maybe - but it would turn into a congregation of deadheads like the old days(not necessarily a bad thing if that's your thing)
Van Morrison decent choice, but he is more suited to theaters or small arenas.

Santana would be a nice choice, especially since they've recently reunited their classic lineup.
Winwood/Clapton could be good, just as their tour was a few years ago.

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- Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty
- Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Elton John.
- U2, Springsteen.
- Maybe Steely Dan in there somewhere.

These acts generally started 10 to 20 years after the 60s acts from the past two weekends, so the key questions are: 1. Will the boomers come out to see them; and 2. Will Gen X come out?
The boomers love these types of festivals and big events and accorded the Stones/Who/Dylan god-like status, whereas later generations don't seem to make icons of their favorites.

uh,I mean I'm later than gen X but you clearly have not met my roommate who idolizes Beyonce haha... nothing has changed except (imo) the general quality of the music that is most popular

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The Kinks
Zeppelin
Santana
Allman Brothers

I'll second that and add:

The Dead & Company
Van Morrison
Yes
AC/DC

I agree, I was just going to add Van Morrison.
What about Winwood/Clapton?

But the Allman Brothers are no more.
Zeppelin is no more.
Kinks no more.
And AC/DC....not much left anymore.
The Dead and Company maybe - but it would turn into a congregation of deadheads like the old days(not necessarily a bad thing if that's your thing)
Van Morrison decent choice, but he is more suited to theaters or small arenas.

Santana would be a nice choice, especially since they've recently reunited their classic lineup.
Winwood/Clapton could be good, just as their tour was a few years ago.

Yes, but I was thinking that each of those groups could perform in some form, with a couple of the principals involved. But, in some cases, old scores would need to be settled.
Maybe John Fogerty as well.
Sly and the Family Stone?
Aretha Franklin?

The Desert Trip festival was mindblowing with such a strong line up, it does seem unlikely that, if it should take place again next year, it could possibly match up. As far as 60's bands are concerned, this year featured the best there are still performing. Maybe next year would feature 70's bands.

By the way, anyone know where online official Desert Trip merchandise can be purchased? Plenty of unofficial stuff around.......

Bruuuuuuucccccceeeee

It will be very hard to top this year's line-up... I believe only something huge like Pink Floyd (Gilmour + Mason), Led Zeppelin reunion or Deep Purple with Ritchie Blackmore could pull out huge crowds there. Can't see them getting together a stronger bill that this one. U2 and Springsteen are obvious choices but they need stronger names, and not regularly touring artists.

I am NOW thinking someone... young, who's voice can hold up in that desert air, so there won't be a sad repetition of today's announcement. Get rid of Oldchella altogether, apparently, sadly, too hard for the more mature acts.

Rod

If we are talking about bands that could reunite, I would add the Talking Heads

Disagree. I don't think the Who should play Desert Trip 2017.

The New Barbarians.
jeroen