Rumor has it that Arcade Fire and My Morning Jacket will headline Friday night at Bonnaroo. The rumor mill continues that Robert Plant with Band of Joy and Widespread Panic will headline on Sunday.

In other news, Robyn has announced tour dates that include Bonnaroo.

Personally, I don’t think MMJ/AF has quite the drawing power that headliners in years past have had when you compare them to acts like The Police, Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Kings of Leon, Metallica, etc. There isn’t the same amount of widespread, mainstream recognition. Don’t get me wrong, both acts have a rabid fanbase, but how many people would buy tickets based on those headliners alone? I guess they’re hoping for a st

Now, if they would just release the official lineup already!

This article appears in Feb 1-7, 2011.

Jeff Hahne became the music editor for Creative Loafing Charlotte in March 2007. He graduated with a degree in journalism and minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 1997. Since then he has worked for...

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  1. Stones lawsuit may be holding up lineup release.

    Saturday headliner is said to be a “classic rock” band.

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