The Who to play Glastonbury

The Who are booked to play this year's Glastonbury Festival, the U.K. operation that usually focuses on younger, hipper bands. Guitarist Pete Townshend made the announcement during an interview on British radio station XFM, and festival organizer Michael Eavis told the BBC the deal was pretty much finalized. Glastonbury will be held June 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, and the Who will play the last night.

Glastonbury has featured Paul McCartney and R.E.M. in recent years, but the bill tends more toward the current scene, with acts like Arcade Fire, the Arctic Monkeys, and Red Hot Chili Peppers already confirmed or strongly rumored.

The Who's world tour resumes February 23rd in Reno, Nevada.
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