The legendary Glastonbury Festival is in full swing and had its first big night of main stage performances last night (June 28.)
Beginning in 1970, Glastonbury now lasts five days and features one of the most diverse lineups in the entire festival circuit. Scroll throughout our gallery and check out some of the biggest classic rock artists who have played Glastonbury in years past.
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jeff Lynne performs with ELO on the Pyramid Stage on day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jeff Lynne performs with ELO on the Pyramid Stage on day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jeff Lynne performs with ELO on the Pyramid Stage on day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jeff Lynne performs with ELO on the Pyramid Stage on day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, at the 2004 Glastonbury Festival June 26, 2004. The festival spans over 3 days and runs until June 27. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival – Day Three
ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: James Brown on the Pyramid Stage during the third and final day of the Glastonbury Festival 2004 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 27, 2004 in Somerset, England. The festival spanned over 3 days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival – Day Three
ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: James Brown on the Pyramid Stage during the third and final day of the Glastonbury Festival 2004 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 27, 2004 in Somerset, England. The festival spanned over 3 days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival – Day Two
ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, at the 2004 Glastonbury Festival June 26, 2004. The festival spans over 3 days and runs until June 27. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival – Day Two
ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, at the 2004 Glastonbury Festival June 26, 2004. The festival spans over 3 days and runs until June 27. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival 2005 – Day 3
ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Brian Wilson performs on the third and final day of the Glastonbury Music Festival 2005 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2005 in Somerset, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival 2005 – Day 3
ShareSOMERSET, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Brian Wilson performs on the third and final day of the Glastonbury Music Festival 2005 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2005 in Somerset, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Iggy Pop performs on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 23 2007 in Somerset, England. The festival, that was started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. This year's festival is the biggest yet and will have headline acts including The Who, The Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Iggy Pop performs on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 23 2007 in Somerset, England. The festival, that was started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. This year's festival is the biggest yet and will have headline acts including The Who, The Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Iggy Pop performs on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 23 2007 in Somerset, England. The festival, that was started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. This year's festival is the biggest yet and will have headline acts including The Who, The Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 24: Roger Daltrey (L) and Pete Townshend of The Who perform on the Pyramid Stage on the final day of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 24, 2007 in Somerset, England. The Festival, started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Rosie Greenway/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 24: Roger Daltrey of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 24 2007 in Somerset, England. The festival, that was started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. This year's festival is the biggest yet and will have headline acts including The Who, The Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 24: Pete Townshend of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 24 2007 in Somerset, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 24: Roger Daltrey of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 24 2007 in Somerset, England. The festival, that was started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. This year's festival is the biggest yet and will have headline acts including The Who, The Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2007 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 24: Roger Daltrey (L) and Pete Townshend of The Who perform on the Pyramid Stage on the final day of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton near Glastonbury, on June 24, 2007 in Somerset, England. The Festival, started by dairy farmer Michael Eavis in 1970, has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Rosie Greenway/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Neil Diamond performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29 2008 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Leonard Cohen performs on the Pyramid stage during day three of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2008 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Neil Diamond performs on the Pyramid stage during day three of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2008 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Neil Diamond performs on the Pyramid stage during day three of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2008 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Neil Diamond performs on the Pyramid stage during day three of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2008 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Leonard Cohen performs on the Pyramid stage during day three of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2008 in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Neil Young performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, on June 26, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Tom Jones performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Bruce Springsteen performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy farm, Pilton on June 27, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Bruce Springsteen performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 27, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Fans cheer as Bruce Springsteen performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 27, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Fans cheer as Bruce Springsteen performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 27, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Bruce Springsteen performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset on June 27, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Neil Young performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, on June 26, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Neil Young performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, on June 26, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Tom Jones performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Tom Jones performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Fans of Tom Jones show their appreciation as he performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2009 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Tom Jones performs on the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2009 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Willie Nelson performs live on the Pyramid Stage during Day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 25, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Willie Nelson performs live on the Pyramid Stage during Day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 25, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 2
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Willie Nelson performs live on the Pyramid Stage during Day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 25, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jackson Browne performs live on the Pyramid Stage during Day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 26, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jackson Browne performs live on the Pyramid Stage during Day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 26, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Jackson Browne performs live on the Pyramid Stage during Day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 26, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Stevie Wonder performs on The Pyramid Stage during Day 4 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: BB King performs at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: BB King performs at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: BB King performs at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Stevie Wonder performs on The Pyramid Stage during Day 4 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Music Festival: 40th Anniversary – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Stevie Wonder performs on The Pyramid Stage during Day 4 of the Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the festival which was started by a dairy farmer, Michael Evis in 1970 and has grown into the largest music festival in Europe. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Bono of U2 performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: The Edge of U2 performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Bono of U2 performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Larry Mullen of U2 performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Two
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Bono of U2 performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Four
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul Simon performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to attend, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Four
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul Simon performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to attend, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Four
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul Simon performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to attend, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2011 – Day Four
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Paul Simon performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to attend, has grown into Europe's largest music festival attracting more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Elvis Costello performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Elvis Costello performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Sir Mick Jagger (L) and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2013 on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. The wholesale market caters for traders throughout the Festival who are estimated to provide 3 million meals for festival-goers, crew and performers. Gates opened on Wednesday at the Somerset diary farm that will be playing host to one of the largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Artic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and the Rolling Stones. Tickets to the event which is now in its 43rd year sold out in minutes and that was before any of the headline acts had been confirmed. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, now attracts more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: The Rolling Stones and guests perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2013 on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. The wholesale market caters for traders throughout the Festival who are estimated to provide 3 million meals for festival-goers, crew and performers. Gates opened on Wednesday at the Somerset diary farm that will be playing host to one of the largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Artic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and the Rolling Stones. Tickets to the event which is now in its 43rd year sold out in minutes and that was before any of the headline acts had been confirmed. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, now attracts more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Sir Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2013 on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. The wholesale market caters for traders throughout the Festival who are estimated to provide 3 million meals for festival-goers, crew and performers. Gates opened on Wednesday at the Somerset diary farm that will be playing host to one of the largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Artic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and the Rolling Stones. Tickets to the event which is now in its 43rd year sold out in minutes and that was before any of the headline acts had been confirmed. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, now attracts more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: (L-R) Ronnie Wood, Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2013 on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. The wholesale market caters for traders throughout the Festival who are estimated to provide 3 million meals for festival-goers, crew and performers. Gates opened on Wednesday at the Somerset diary farm that will be playing host to one of the largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Artic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and the Rolling Stones. Tickets to the event which is now in its 43rd year sold out in minutes and that was before any of the headline acts had been confirmed. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, now attracts more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The Glastonbury Festival 2013
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: (L-R) Ronnie Wood, Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2013 on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts site at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2013 near Glastonbury, England. The wholesale market caters for traders throughout the Festival who are estimated to provide 3 million meals for festival-goers, crew and performers. Gates opened on Wednesday at the Somerset diary farm that will be playing host to one of the largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Artic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and the Rolling Stones. Tickets to the event which is now in its 43rd year sold out in minutes and that was before any of the headline acts had been confirmed. The festival, which started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid 1 GBP to watch Marc Bolan, now attracts more than 175,000 people over five days. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Elvis Costello performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England.
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: John Lydon of Public Image Ltd performs on the Other Stage during day 4 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: John Lydon of Public Image Ltd performs on the Other Stage during day 4 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: John Lydon of Public Image Ltd performs on the Other Stage during day 4 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: John Lydon of Public Image Ltd performs on the Other Stage during day 4 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 4
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: John Lydon of Public Image Ltd performs on the Other Stage during day 4 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Sir Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2013 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Elvis Costello performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 3 of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2013 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Day 2 – Glastonbury Festival
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Robert Plant performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 28, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Day 2 – Glastonbury Festival
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Robert Plant performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 28, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Day 2 – Glastonbury Festival
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Robert Plant performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 28, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Day 1 – Glastonbury Festival
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Debbie Harry of Blondie performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 27, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Day 1 – Glastonbury Festival
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Chris Stein and Debbie Harry of Blondie performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 27, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Day 1 – Glastonbury Festival
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Chris Stein and Debbie Harry of Blondie performs on The Other Stage during Day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 27, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2015 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Pete Townshend of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2015 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 45th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Florence and the Machine, Kanye West and The Who. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 1
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performs on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Muse, Adele and Coldplay. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 1
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performs on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Muse, Adele and Coldplay. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 1
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: (L-R) Dusty Hill, Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Muse, Adele and Coldplay. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 1
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: (L-R) Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Muse, Adele and Coldplay. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 1
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: (L-R) Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Muse, Adele and Coldplay. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2015 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Pete Townshend of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2015 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 45th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Florence and the Machine, Kanye West and The Who. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2015 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Roger Daltry and Pete Townshend of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2015 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 45th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Florence and the Machine, Kanye West and The Who. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Glastonbury Festival 2015 – Day 3
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Roger Daltry of The Who performs on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2015 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 45th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Florence and the Machine, Kanye West and The Who. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
