NEIL Young has pulled out of this summer’s Glastonbury gig.
And the rock legend also slammed the festival, saying it was under the “corporate control” of its broadcaster, the BBC.
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Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury festivalCredit: Alamy
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The star strongly criticized the BBC, which broadcasts the festivalCredit: Getty
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Neil’s planned gig at Glast would mark 16 years since he last performed at the festivalCredit: Getty
The 79-year-old was due to perform at the Worthy Farm event later this year, alongside his new band The Chrome Hearts.
But in a surprising twist, he changed his mind.
Neil wrote on his website: “Chrome Hearts and I couldn’t wait to play Glastonbury, one of my favorite outdoor gigs.
“We’ve been told that the BBC is now a partner in Glastonbury and wants us to do a lot of things in a way that we’re not interested in. Glastonbury seems to be under corporate control now and it’s not what I remember.
“We won’t be playing Glastonbury on this tour because it’s a corporate exclusion and not for me like it used to be. I hope to see you at one of the other venues on the tour.”
Neil has been in many bands over the years including Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Crazy Horse.
The Sun previously exclusively revealed that Neil will be heading to Glasto this summer.
We reported last month that the return would mark 16 years since Neil played his epic Pyramid Stage headline set.
A source told us at the time: “Neil and his band The Chrome Hearts are firming up plans for European dates next year, with Glastonbury on the cards.
“Neil last performed there in 2009 and his headline act on the Pyramid Stage was incredible.
“He wants to play some big concerts in Europe and his team wants to include him in the line-up.
“With Sir Rod Stewart confirmed to play, if Emily Eavis can get Neil in there would be two great legends in the line-up. Stevie Wonder is also in the mix for this year, as is The 1975.
Last summer Neil canceled a number of concerts on his Crazy Horse tour due to ill health.
In a statement last June, he revealed that the illness had been affecting “a few of us” in the band since their last show a month before.
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Basement Jaxx have fueled speculation they will play Worthy Fam after leaving a “Glastonbury-shaped gap” in their latest tour schedule.
It came after the hit duo announced their first live shows in 10 years – with revelers calling out a key “clue” in the order of their concert dates.
However, rumored performers include Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Eminem.
Canadian singer Alanis Morrisette and Simple Minds have also been announced to take the stage.
The event will run from Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 29 for 2025.
“The Love Earth Tour has been a great experience for us so far,” began his statement posted on his website.
“GREAT AUDIENCE AND MUSIC. WE HAD IT!”
Neil continued: “When a few of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob, we had to stop. We’re still not fully recovered, so unfortunately our big tour is going to have a big unplanned hiatus.
“We will try to play some of the dates we missed as time goes on when we are ready to rock again! We know many of you have travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience.”
“Thank you for your understanding and patience,” he wrote.
“Health is #1…. We want to stay and do more concerts and more albums for you… and for us…. With love and gratitude to all of you at Crazy Horse…. Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy … Love the Earth.”
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Neil canceled a series of concerts last summer Credit: Getty
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