The Hives pull first massive crowd of Glastonbury 2023 with banter and bravado

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The Hives played an early set on The Other Stage at Glastonbury 2023 today (Friday June 23), pulling in the first massive crowd of the weekend.The Swedish indie icons were first on the stage, which will later see performances from the likes of Krept & Konan, Chvrches, Fred Again.., and headliner Wizkid.After opening with recent single ‘Bogus Operandi’ from upcoming album ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’, frontman Pelle Almqvist told the packed out field: “Put your hands up for The Hives.

Looking good, Glastonbury.”Introducing ‘Walk Idiot Walk’, he said: “Ladies and gentlemen, it sure is a pleasure and privilege to be playing for you wonderful people tonight… or is it this morning?” After a brief pause, he continued: “Did you guys just wake up?

We’d like to thank all the bands who warmed Glastonbury up for The Hives, and all the bands who will cool you down offer.”Noting the huge audience gathered, the frontman joked that there were “900,000 people attending The Hives concert.

Never before has this happened in the history of man”.Best. Live. Band. Ever. @TheHives @glastonbury #TheHives #Glastonbury23 pic.twitter.com/kUGwh8CfWH— Sunta Templeton (@SuntaTempleton) June 23, 2023“You are welcome, Glastonbury,” Almqvist offered after ‘Rigor Mortis Radio’. “It’s a pleasure to have us.