Radiohead Not Allowed To Play In Chicago Park

Chicago officials have rejected a bid by chart-topping British art-rockers Radiohead to perform at Millennium Park in June, although claiming last year that they're eager to present more popular music in the parks this summer.

The band, which will release its seventh album later this year, hoped to perform in the new venue at the northern end of Grant Park on June 19 and 20, the tour dates it has earmarked for Chicago performances, according to sources close to the group.

But the Cultural Affairs Department, which is responsible for programming at Millennium Park, rejected the band's bid to perform there -- even though the group would have paid rental fees of $100,000 -- because the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to hold a rehearsal June 20.

Radiohead and many of their fans still consider the concert the band played at Hutchinson Field in summer 2001 as one of its most memorable. Although that show was a well-organized, artistic and financial success, city officials were reluctant for the next few years to allow cutting-edge rock acts to return to Grant Park because of noise complaints from a handful of nearby residents.

Read more at Sun-Times.

Comments

[rockontilludie]

because the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to hold a rehearsal June 20.

wow lets see... radiohead, or orchestra... hard choice.

[Has Many Issues]

June 19...my birthday.

[CrosseGod18]

Wow, they turned down $100,000 just to have the place rented so a shitty ass orchestra can practice. Things like that getting you thinking that maybe United States leaders really don't know what they are doing. And they said they also won't let them play because of noise complaints from nearby residents. Who the **** are these people they live next to a goddam concert hall. I'm going to fight random people on the street to calm down, God Bless America!!!

[dholmestar]

I hear that Radiohead's going to have orchestral arrangements in their new album... maybe they could like do a collaboration with the orchestra practicing there... >_>

[SYH_Fan]

Hail to the Theifs

[fv_2000]

CrosseGod18 wrote:

Wow, they turned down $100,000 just to have the place rented so a shitty ass orchestra can practice. Things like that getting you thinking that maybe United States leaders really don't know what they are doing. And they said they also won't let them play because of noise complaints from nearby residents. Who the **** are these people they live next to a goddam concert hall. I'm going to fight random people on the street to calm down, God Bless America!!!

zzzz

[Jammer39]

Thats really lame, I think it would be possible for the orchestra to move their practice date. Ahh w/e can't win em all.

[Buffy_summers]

shakalaka i h8 radiohead (covering head in protection)

[intthis]

speaking as a resident of the fine city of chicago, i have yet to hear of a show that wasn't a classical performance at that stage (but i could be wrong)... i'm guessing (and this is just my opinion) but the city spent millions of dollars designing this venue as one of the best outdoor classical stages (note the $500 million tag on the park...) and it really isn't designed for a show like radiohead, where half the fun is seeing them perform... hopefully they decided to play the house of blues instead, because i'd hate to miss that show!

[timi_hendrix]

Jesus christ, can't you guys have any respect for the orchestra? They're musicians too, I love radiohead but cmon, it's one gig. Grow up.

[ultradogfromhel]

i agree, with ^, the orchestra has the right to play there. and radiohead can always just play another show. and its just chicago.... come to nyc and play in central park, now that a show!

[vicious_5]

Buffy_summers:
sh
akalaka i h8 radiohead (covering head in protection)

you suck!

[thefinalcut]

United States leaders are at fault here....? Why? It's on the local Chicago governments back really. I'd rather Radiohead perform than the orchestra but the orchestra was there first.

[barney18]

Oh well, at least I know they plan on being in the States during that time period and I can only hope and pray that they come somewhat close to me. (crosses fingers)

[InkForTheMind]

I'm guessing legally the place can't just screw over the orchestra and let radiohead play, but why not just have a show on the 19th?

[J3ZZA]

"because of noise complaints from a handful of nearby residents."

Its only for 2 days out of 365 can't they put up with it!?!?!

[Reaver19]

They should televise Radiohead fighting the orchestra to the death on live TV for entertainment.

[Skadogg]

Yeah, I hope Radiohead does Central Park this summer, that would kick ass.

And for all the closed minded idiots who post here - just because you don't like the music the orchestra might play, who really gives a shit? They might play Tommy. Or something else that's worth listening to. Rock isn't the only music people go to see.

[ShadowPitch]

Oh, yeah, nearby residents.
Bollocks.
If they're complaining about the noise of music, shouldn't they be complaining about orchastras as well? that's noise too, I tell you. And shouldn't they expect that, from choosing the location in where they reside? Duh. Nutters, them. Bloody chavs.

[ShadowPitch]

ShadowPitch wrote:

Oh, yeah, nearby residents.
Bollocks.
If they're complaining about the noise of music, shouldn't they be complaining about orchastras as well? that's noise too, I tell you. And shouldn't they expect that, from choosing the location in where they reside? Duh. Nutters, them. Bloody chavs.

Added to that, If they are complaining about "the noise that is music" then classical music is music as well. it all ties in. but then again, I'm speaking gibberish.

[sithian476]

CrosseGod18:
Wow,
they turned down $100,000 just to have the place rented so a shitty ass orchestra can practice. Things like that getting you thinking that maybe United States leaders really don't know what they are doing. And they said they also won't let them play because of noise complaints from nearby residents. Who the **** are these people they live next to a goddam concert hall. I'm going to fight random people on the street to calm down, God Bless America!!!

You, sir, are about as smart as my senile pug.

[f117_nighthawk]

ShadowPitch wrote:

Oh, yeah, nearby residents.
Bollocks.
If they're complaining about the noise of music, shouldn't they be complaining about orchastras as well? that's noise too, I tell you. And shouldn't they expect that, from choosing the location in where they reside? Duh. Nutters, them. Bloody chavs.

orchestras arent that loud..

[duncang]

[QUOTE=CrosseGod18]Things
like that getting you thinking that maybe United States leaders really don't know what they are doing.[/QUOTE]

Haha, yeah, I agree with you man.








PILLOCK
! Oh no, Chigago Park officials arent letting a band play a date, this means George Bush should be sacked. LOLZROZ! BiLlIe JoE tOld Me sO!

[Metal_Man666]

I live in America and i've been to a few countries....

just cause the government says we're the best country doesnt mean we are.....

i hate our government.....

It sounds diabolical but i actually think our government planned 9/11 to give us an excuse to go to war and get saddam hussain and his oil

[planet caravan]

why would the resident complain? it just means that they get the show for free! 0.o

[Leo_Dude90]

RETARDED!!!!! RADIOHEAD IS THE BEST THOSE PARK PEOPLE ARE OUT OF THEIR FUCKING MINDS

[Trip272]

Wow, they turned down $100,000 just to have the place rented so a shitty ass orchestra can practice. Things like that getting you thinking that maybe United States leaders really don't know what they are doing.

Yeah I heard the order cames traight from the president, "DONT LET RADIOHEAD PLAY!!!". It's city officials idiot, it has nothing to do with 'united states leaders'.

[Mad-Croc]

Buffy_summers wrote:

shakalaka i h8 radiohead (covering head in protection)

Comeback when you learned how to spell "Hate". Radiohead is the PWN.

[BassSurfer]

i like chicken

[BassSurfer]

that would be cool if there was a band called radiohead

[systemrules]

yeah, an orchestra will be considerably quieter than a Radiohead concert. Not only because of content but fans aswell. I've never heard any screaming fans at a symphony show.

[stiff-upper-lip]

hehehe, theres always a few nearby residents that dont like loud noise....hehehe

[Sanitarium24]

why the hell is this even considered news

[soclax15]

Metal_Man666 wrote:

I live in America and i've been to a few countries....

just cause the government says we're the best country doesnt mean we are.....

i hate our government.....

It sounds diabolical but i actually think our government planned 9/11 to give us an excuse to go to war and get saddam hussain and his oil

Cross
eGod18 wrote:

Wow, they turned down $100,000 just to have the place rented so a shitty ass orchestra can practice. Things like that getting you thinking that maybe United States leaders really don't know what they are doing. And they said they also won't let them play because of noise complaints from nearby residents. Who the **** are these people they live next to a goddam concert hall. I'm going to fight random people on the street to calm down, God Bless America!!!

Ignorance and stupidity is so painful to read sometimes. If you could both do me a favor and kill yourselves, both I and the gene pool would appreciate it.

[vampires]

the way that is silly is not even funny

[Pure_Morning]

Why the hell does a radiohead gig thread go into 9/11? What is the point?

[systemrules]

Ignorance and stupidity is so painful to read sometimes. If you could both do me a favor and kill yourselves, both I and the gene pool would appreciate it.

I agree, make it painful too.

"Yeah man, the government is trying to brainwash us by making us listen to symphonies instead of Radiohead. I'm sick of this oppression. Let's go trim our mohawks and pretend we know who Che Guevara is."

[dead_kennedy]

radiohead IS an orchestra

[hirodotsu]

Just a couple things to say. First, people need to respect orchestras more; they make impressive music. I heard that Jonny Greenwood actually conducts the London Sinfonietta Orchestra. So saying orchestras suck is almost insulting Radiohead in the same way. (By the way-- Radiohead is one of my favorite bands.) Secondly, I love these people calling each other ignorant and especially saying to kill themselves. Hey maybe he's right, what if America did plan 9/11? Althought it's unlikely, it is possible. Sometimes the stupidest of people are really geniuses, they're just thinking way above us. So let's just all be a little more accepting of each other, it could be fun.

[Bam_HIM_Bassist]

BassSurfer wrote:

that would be cool if there was a band called radiohead

BassS
urfer wrote:

that would be cool if there was a band called radiohead

WTF? ^^ *Retard Alert*

anyway, yeah Radiohead, i dont really like them, why dont they just change the date of the show or just do A show? Its the park's orchestra, so technically they have priority. So like, yah my opinion is known.

[Bam_HIM_Bassist]

Opps. i qouted the same on twice. i ment to have

BassSufers pointless chicken thing..

[The Fiddler]

I love Radiohead, but Orchestras are great as well. For all you who shit of classical, you wouldn't even have music if not for the influence and accomplishments of classical music.

Its unfortunate, but you definitely shouldnt blame the orchestra.

[stars_n_bars]

dammit... its politics man, thats why this choice was made, but every politican should know to go the path that brings in the most money...so radiohead or orchestra, radiohead or orchestra... u dont have to think that much

[punkisdead 777]

It wont kill the Cranky Americans of Chicago to let Radiohead play a show in the there park!!!!!

[Digital_Sleeper]

HAHAHAHAHA Chicago!

[paintITblack39]

yay i get to see the ***** orchestra play

[ObscuredByLight]

F'IN HELL i live in chicago and radiohead is my favorite band of all time. FRRRRRGRRRRR

[jimmypage989]

radiohead sucks

[DieeS]

who doesn't ?

[AH@2112]

In chicago it sounds like a concert every night any way so i dont know why the people are complaining

[Kornfist]

They blow off Radiohead for a orchestra REHEARSAL?

Fucking cocksuckers.

[gr33n@tion]

Has Many Issues wrote:

June 19...my birthday.

January 1 an even better birthday

[gr33n@tion]

my birthday that is...

[bringitsukka]

radiohead is good....
ha when i'm stoned i lie alot.

[Metal_Man666]

Damn you people got no imagination.....It's an actually theory that i've heard somewhere.... true or not you gotta have some imagination.....The Da Vinci code sounds a lot more logical and in general more interesting than the whole catholic church theory.....

We have proof that evolution is real and yet creationists *cough* Bush *cough* still preech there BS publically....

When the USSR invaded Adghanistan we actually supplied Osama Bin Laden with the weopons they used so they could kill the russians..... in the 80's we supplied Saddam Hussien too...

governments will do anything they can to get what they want

No i apoligize for my earlier comment.....i sometimes forget my sense of humor is sicker than most.....but no need to go crazy about it

[Metal_Man666]

by the way i dont know why your calling me an idiot

theres at least 10 posts here dissing the orchestra like they had something to do with this

[mrsgreenwood88]

[b]rockontilludie[
/b] wrote:

because the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to hold a rehearsal June 20.

wow lets see... radiohead, or orchestra... hard choice.

haha seriously . . . why would you decide to see the orchestra rather than radiohead?? but oh well, i don't live in chicago so it doensn't bother me . . as long as they come to new york or boston, i am ok

[ThirtySTM]

I was lucky enough to see the show in Hutchinson Field (part of Grant Park) that was mentioned in the article. It truly was a legendary show, not only the best Radiohead show I've seen but the best show I've seen ever.

I agree that the orchestra has priority, but I would like to see Radiohead try to work something out that would allow them to play there nonetheless. Perhaps a cash settlement would work. There's no doubt Radiohead will pull down an obscene amount of money playing at Grant Park, so that seems like a feasible option.

So far as "nearby residents" complaining about the noise, I really don't care. If you're rich enough to live in one of the apartments next to Grant Park then you can afford to soundproof your windows, go out of town for those days, or pay for a penis enlargement and go f*ck yourself.

Radiohead are geniuses, and city officials should do anything they can to get them to play a large venue.

[cap'nkirk]

gee, i think it was the right move, all that loud music, and those radiohead fans tend to be too rowdy.

[grinspoonerz]

umm that it was kinda stupid that chicago offials did that because i think alot more ppl like radiohead then orchestra. I got nothing against classical music except for the fact it bores me. It bores me and my whole family.

[grinspoonerz]

by the way hahaha chicago

[grinspoonerz]

pps Grinspoon rocks! (unless your australian u wont know hoo they are )

[Liam Grainger]

hehe.. mwahahahaha....MWAHAHA
that sucks....

[the-jailbreak]

grinspoon? kinda popular here in india! ok, not exactly all over the place, just in school!! heh heh.. Radiohead rocks, idiotic chicago officials, hey radiohead! howzabout touring Incredible !ndia

[Neon D-von]

Radiohead sucks. Rock on Grant Park Symphony Orchestra!

[yayrabies]

Orchestra got there first.
(Note to Thom Yorke. PLAY FREE GIG AT HYDE PARK!)

[Godzilla1969]

I just want Radiohead to come to LA.