Michael Eavis performs surprise set at Glastonbury 2024
nme.comGlastonbury 2024 today (Thursday June 27), performing classic songs from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra on the Park Stage. Find photos of the moment below.The festival co-founder, now aged 88, has made it an annual tradition to perform a brief set on the eve of Glasto, and break out several old-school hits with a backing band to warm up the stage ahead of the weekend.This time, he appeared on The Park at 4.30pm in a wheelchair and performed with his band.
They broke out three Sinatra tracks – ‘Love’s Been Good To Me’, ‘It Was A Very Good Year’ and ‘My Way’.He also closed the set with an extended version of Presley’s 1969 hit ‘Suspicious Minds’, with the crowd chanting his name and swaying their arms in unison.
Check out fan-captured images of the set below.A post shared by Glasto Fest Feed (@glastofestfeed)Long Live Sir Michael Eavis pic.twitter.com/jt45yAj1LT— k (@cuppaktea) June 27, 2024THE man on stage at The Park.
For anyone who wonders what the secret of a good life is, just look at Sir Michael Eavis. @glastonbury is the best in the world.
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