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From David Bowie to Stormzy to Beyonce: The most iconic Glastonbury moments as 2024 festival kicks off


To celebrate the return of Glastonbury Festival, MailOnline revisits some of the most iconic performances to have taken place at Worthy Farm over the years.

For anyone who has not heard the bouncing, groovy synths of Temptation, this live version perfectly encapsulates its euphoric feel, all while being played out to thousands who undoubtedly would have felt privileged to be part of such an astonishing set. They would return as the Pyramid Stage headline act for Glastonbury's 25th anniversary the following year, as Brit Pop took the UK by storm and the band's second album, (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, became the fastest-selling LP of the decade. Stone Roses were originally slated for Pulp's slot, before guitarist John Squire had a cycling accident that he was unable to recover from in time to perform, to the sadness of millions across the UK.

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