Neil Younger has introduced he is not going to be acting at this yr’s Glastonbury, saying he believes the BBC’s involvement within the fashionable competition means it’s “now underneath company management”.
The 79-year-old musician wrote on his web site that each he and his band, The Chrome Hearts, have been pulling out as a result of it was a “company turn-off”.
Glastonbury, which takes place at Worthy Farm in Somerset in summer time, has labored intently with the BBC since 1997.
The BBC is the competition’s unique broadcast associate.
Canadian-born Younger had but to be introduced as an act at this yr’s occasion.
Posting on Neil Younger Archives, the Rock and Roll Corridor of Famer wrote: “The Chrome Hearts and I have been wanting ahead to taking part in Glastonbury, one in all my all-time favorite outside gigs.
“We have been informed that BBC was now a associate in Glastonbury and wished us to do lots of issues in a manner we weren’t involved in.
“It appears Glastonbury is now underneath company management and isn’t the way in which I keep in mind it being.”
Younger, who headlined the well-known Pyramid Stage in 2009, thanked followers for supporting each him and his band the final time they have been on the competition.
He added: “We is not going to be taking part in Glastonbury on this tour as a result of it’s a company turn-off, and never for me prefer it was once.
“Hope to see you at one of many different venues on the tour.”
Younger, who’s married to US actress Daryl Hannah, was booked to play Glastonbury in 1997 however pulled out after reducing his left index finger whereas making a ham sandwich.
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Following his headline efficiency in 2009, viewers have been left dissatisfied when solely a portion of his set was broadcast on the BBC.
In a press release on the time, the company mentioned it had “spent the final couple of months” negotiating with Younger’s administration over what it might present on TV, radio and on-line.
The broadcaster added: “Neil Younger’s profession has been carried out on his personal phrases.
“Final night time Neil’s administration agreed to let TV and radio broadcast 5 songs as they watched and listened to his efficiency.
“They imagine within the reside occasion and retaining its thriller and that of their artist.
“They’ve determined to make one track obtainable on-line over the weekend to present a flavour of his set. That is Rockin’ In The Free World and that is their choice.”
Glastonbury is likely one of the UK’s largest music festivals.
It’s set to happen between 25 and 29 June, with Sir Rod Stewart booked for the Sunday teatime legend slot.
The BBC and Glastonbury Competition have been contacted for remark.
