Lionel Richie Confirmed for Glastonbury Sunday Afternoon Spot; Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters Still Want to Play

Lionel Richie is the first big name secured for Glastonbury's 2015 festival. The "All Night Long (All Night)" singer will perform during the event's Sunday afternoon slot, which is historically reserved for some of the most-respected names in music. Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen and Brian Wilson have all played Glastonbury's Sunday afternoon set. Dolly Parton had the honor last year, drawing an enormous crowd, NME noted. No headliners have been announced, and Dave Grohl's Foo Fighters have yet to receive a call about performing at the legendary festival.

"I'm really excited to play Glastonbury next year, as it's one of the most iconic festivals in the world," Richie told The Guardian. "It has a phenomenal history and the alumni of artists who have previously played is incredible, so I'm honored to be joining that club. It will be a really special moment for me and I can't wait to share it with everyone. I can now say, 'Yes, I'm playing Glastonbury.'"

Organizer Emily Eavis was ecstatic to book Richie, saying there will be "a lot of love" for the artist at Glastonbury.

Earlier this month, Grohl suggested that Eavis contact his band to play the festival, but that call has not come yet.

"She hasn't called — I have not gotten the call yet," he said. "The Foo Fighters haven't been there since 1998, so er ... and that's a fun festival."

Eavis seemed open to the idea when the frontman suggested it, though.

"We'd love to have the Foo Fighters back at Glastonbury, and they haven't played since 1998, so it's well overdue! We'll have to see," she said.

Muse and AC/DC are other frontrunners to headline. Mick Fleetwood ruled out Fleetwood Mac's involvement.

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