Brian Wilson To headline Glastonbury

As rumoured, it looks like and genuine musical genius Brian Wilson will be headlining the 2005 Glastonbury Festival, as the Beach Boys legend confirms his place on the line-up.

Rumours had been circulating about Wilson taking one of the top slots at the festival since the star came out of semi-retirement to commence playing live again in 2000 when he toured the classic Beach Boys album ‘Pet Sounds’.

These rumours escalated when Wilson return to the stage again last year to play a world tour performing his near-mythical lost album ‘Smile’ in its entirely.

Now Wilson has announced a second ‘Smile’ world tour, which according to his official website includes an appearance on the Sunday night at the Glastonbury Festival (June 26).

While the event organisers have yet to officially confirm any bands as appearing at the festival, Bloc Party and New Order have similarly ‘confirmed themselves’ as appearing at the three day event which takes place at Worthy Farm, Somerset on 24, 25 and 26 June.

Acts rumoured to appear include Coldplay, Kylie Minogue,
The White Stripes, The Killers, Ian Brown, Franz Ferdinand, The Streets, Snow Patrol, Athlete, Embrace, Razorlight, Kasabian, The Undertones, OutKast, Kaiser Chiefs, Doves, Mylo and Faithless.