David Bowie, Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Kate Bush turned down Olympics closing

[Kellie]

David Bowie, Sex Pistols, The Rolling Stones and Kate Bush all turned down the chance to appear in yesterday's Olympic Games closing ceremony, according to reports.

According to The Guardian, all of the above artists were approached, but declined the invite to take part by the ceremony's producer Kim Gavin.

The piece also states that The Who – who did appear last night (August 12)– turned down Gavin twice before finally agreeing to play the event in Stratford, East London.

The three hour show – which featured The Spice Girls, Elbow, Kaiser Chiefs, Liam Gallagher, Jessie J, Queen, Annie Lennox, George Michael and Take That – received mixed reviews. The Guardian also reports that some of The Spice Girls were reluctant to appear.

Yesterday, Carl Barat revealed that The Libertines turned down the chance to perform at the Olympics closing ceremony too. The singer took to Twitter as the ceremony was taking place to say that he and his former bandmates had been asked to play, but "couldn't do it".

Kate Bush couldn't be convinced to appear, but praised the organisers of the closing ceremony, after a remix of 'Running Up That Hill' was used in the London 2012 finale.

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[Cyrus Riddle]

Re: David Bowie, Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Kate Bush turned down Olympics closi

There's definitely a problem of too much pride and arrogance. This should of been a time to celebrate the rich history of the country in all areas,but instead, it comes down to money and personal beef.

 

[Vincey Reid]

Re: David Bowie, Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Kate Bush turned down Olympics closi

There's definitely a problem of too much pride and arrogance. This should of been a time to celebrate the rich history of the country in all areas,but instead, it comes down to money and personal beef.

Don't think it necessarily came down to money, though when it comes to Stones it also wouldn't surprise me if it had. Fairly sure Blur said they were paid £1 each to perform so I'm not sure if there was exactly big hand-outs for it.

Anyway, I'd have loved to see Bowie and the Stones so it's a pity they couldn't be persuaded.

 

[Postman Dave]

Re: David Bowie, Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Kate Bush turned down Olympics closi

Yeah they got paid very little to perform, just the benefit of playing to a worldwide audience.

Disappointing these acts couldn't appear, could've really saved the whole thing.