The biggest upset in Bonnaroo history

There were a couple of surprises in this year's Bonnaroo lineup. Metallica and comedian Chris Rock, were among a handful of unexpected acts to play the mainstage. Last night Kanye West played, and what was predicted to be one of the highlights of this years festival, ended up being one of the biggest disappointments in Bonnaroo history.

Kanye was supposed to hit the "Which" stage at 8:15pm. Being the ego-maniac that he is, he decided that this stage wasn't big enough for him... he wanted to play the "What" stage (the biggest stage at the festival). So Kanye's set time got pushed back to 2:45am, after Pearl Jam's set, which ended a little after 1am. Ok, not too bad, right? We can all surely hold out until then, to see what has been named one of the greatest tours to exist in years-- Kanye West's "Glow in the Dark Tour." Everything I've read about this tour has been amazing and as a bunch of us sat around after Pearl Jam waiting, we were all getting excited about what was about to occur on the main stage.

Then we all got word that Kanye's set got pushed back again until 4am. So a lot of people decided to hit the hay (it was, after all, the third night of Bonnaroo and being awake until 2:45am was an accomplishment in itself.) I decided to wait it out... how could I miss a once in a lifetime opporutnity to see one of the greatest live shows I might ever see? So a bunch of us hung out and waited.

At 4am we headed over to the main stage, claiming a spot close to the front. The crowd was estimated to be around 30,000... about half the size he could have had if he had gone on at his original set time. At 4:15 he had still not gone on yet. Then 4:30 came around and Kanye finally hit the stage. Let me make a list now of all the things that completely sucked about this show, just to emphasize how disappointing the whole experience was:

-Kanye hit the stage at 4:30am... having the sun rise in the middle of something called the "Glow in the Dark Tour," doesn't really enhance or contribute to the experience.
-After all these people were waiting, Kanye didn't even acknowledge the fact he was at Bonnaroo or that we had been waiting up all night to see him. I'm not even sure he knew where he was.
-Kanye was the only one up on stage, performing to what appeared to be a recorded track... then we found out he actually had a live band, but they were backstage playing because Kanye is an arrogant a-hole and wanted the stage all to himself.
-He cut the length in half of many of his songs
-He played from 4:30 to 5:30am. A sixty minute set? Please. You are pathetic Kanye.

Walking around the festival today, all you hear is people bashing Kanye West and the show last night. I was watching the band Rogue Wave today and the singer said to the audience, "So we heard Kanye West didn't go on until 4:30 in the morning today." The crowd responded with a lot of boo-ing and cursing. Walking around the grounds you can see spray painted walls that read, "F--- Kanye West."

So I guess it's unanimous... the biggest upset in Bonnaroo history? Kanye West.
Go home Kanye... you are no longer welcome at our Bonnaroo!

With that said, I will be writing an article soon featuring some of the highlights of this year's festival. There are so many and I plan to include lots of pictures. Keep checking back!