Bobby Gillespie recently recounted Primal Scream’s breakthrough Glastonbury performance in 1992 on r/glastonbury_festival. Initially skeptical about festivals, Gillespie describes how their Screamadelica set transformed the crowd interaction into a euphoric, unifying moment — a key milestone for the band. He also highlights witnessing early acid-house raves at Glastonbury, emphasizing the festival’s vital role in shaping rave culture.
The post ignited lively discussion among fans. One commenter condemned Gillespie for taking excessive credit on Screamadelica and XTRMNTR, calling out the crucial roles of producers Andrew Weatherall and David Holmes, and alleging mistreatment of band members. Meanwhile, other fans praised the timeless quality of the Screamadelica set, calling it a festival classic due to its dynamic and genre-blending appeal.
This conversation underlines ongoing debates about Gillespie’s legacy and the collaborative nature of Primal Scream’s iconic albums, while reaffirming Glastonbury’s influential history as a crucible for early electronic and rave scenes.
Source: r/glastonbury_festival