Gorillaz will replace U2 as a headline act at next month's Glastonbury festival. The band, whose esoteric stage act features a combination of holograms and cartoon characters, has agreed to the spot a day after the U2 frontman Bono announced that his band would pull out because he needed to recover from a back injury. The band has also postponed 16 shows on the North American leg of its tour.
Guardian Music — Exclusive Gorillaz step in to the breach after U2 pull out of Glastonbury 2010, saying: 'It was us or the Beatles, and they split up years ago'In the middle of Blur's tri... more info
The Independent — Gorillaz will replace U2 as a headline act at next month's Glastonbury festival. The band, whose esoteric stage act features a combination of holograms and cartoon charac... more info
Guardian Music — The replacement headline act for U2 are hugely popular – but they know how to keep their fans hungryPerhaps the question isn't "are Gorillaz the right band to replace U... more info
Starpulse — Damon Albarn is preparing to headline Glastonbury for the second year in a row - his virtual band Gorillaz has stepped in to replace U2 at the legendary British music fes... more info
Pitchfork — Due to Bono's emergency back surgery, U2 have been forced to cancel their headlining appearance at England's gigantic Glastonbury Festival (not to mention a string of No... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Damon Albarn is preparing to headline Glastonbury for the second year in a row - his virtual band Gorillaz has stepped in to replace U2 at the legendary British music fes... more info
Sky News — Damon Albarn has promised Gorillaz "will come to life" on Glastonbury's biggest stage after they were confirmed as U2's replacement. more info
Guardian Music — Exclusive: Damon Albarn's band step in after U2 pull out, saying: 'It was us or The Beatles, and they split up years ago'In the middle of Blur's triumphant performance at... more info
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Damon Albarn's virtual pop band Gorillaz are to replace U2 at the Glastonbury Festival next month, organisers announce. more info
ContactMusic — DAMON ALBARN is preparing to headline Glastonbury for the second year in a row - his virtual band GORILLAZ has stepped in to replace U2 at the legendary British... more info
Addict Music —
Following the news yesterday that U2 have been forced to pull out of their Friday night headline slot at this year's Glastonbury festival, organisers have just announce... more info