Some of the most influential names in rock n’ roll are reportedly slated for a new festival put on by the organizers of Coachella. According to several sources, including the artists’ managers and PR reps, the star-packed lineup will consist of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Neil Young and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters. The event is being planned for October 7-9, and will take place on one stage at the Empire Polo Field site in Indio, CA.
LA-based Goldenvoice and its corporate partner AEG Live are behind plans for the mega-concert, which are nearing completion as negotiations with some performers are still being worked out.
Neil Young’s longtime manager Elliot Roberts told the LA Times, “It’s so special in so many ways because you won’t get a chance to see a bill like this, perhaps ever again. It’s a show I look forward to more than any show in a long time.”
All six artists have never appeared on the same bill before, making it a truly landmark event. It will also be the first time that Dylan and McCartney will appear on a bill together. Dylan toured with the Rolling Stones in South America in 1998, and teamed up with the band in 1965 to record a version of Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone”. McCartney, Waters, the Who and Young have appeared with each other over the years at large-scale benefit concerts.
The Stones, McCartney, The Who and Waters are still ranked among the highest-grossing concert tours today.