At 65-years-old Lionel Richie will make his Glastonbury Festival debut as he has been confirmed as the headline act in the coveted Sunday evening slot in June 2015, which is always reserved for music's biggest stars.
Richie will play in the Sunday evening slot at the music festival
Richie burst onto the music scene as a member of the Commodores, but in 1982 he ventured out as a solo artist and eventually carved out one of the most successful careers ever, selling more than 200 million albums worldwide and winning four Grammy Awards.
The legendary soul singer, whose hits include 'Easy,' 'Hello' and 'All Night Long,' will play the Pyramid stage which has been hosted by the likes of Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon and Dolly Parton in recent years.
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'I'm really excited to play Glastonbury next year as it's one of the most iconic festivals in the world,' said Richie in a statement, via The Guardian. 'It has a phenomenal history and the alumni of artists who have previously played is incredible so I'm honoured 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.''
Richie is the first huge name to be confirmed for next year's line-up, and the festival organiser Emily Eavis is obviously overjoyed with the booking. 'He's one of the great soul legends. He's got all the songs, some incredible songs, and I think he will get people on their feet. There will be a lot of love out there for Lionel.'
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The Glastonbury Festival takes place from Friday June 26 to Sunday June, 28. 2015.
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