Eminem – Is he coming?
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Pink Floyd – Backing peace process
Top bands on way to Israel
Depeche Mode, Eminem, Pink Floyd may be headed for Israel, Channel 2 says
Depeche Mode, Eminem, and maybe even British superband Pink Floyd headline an all-star lineup of bands headed for Israel in 2006-07, according to a report Sunday on Channel 2 television.
Ronit Arbel, a public relations spokeswoman for promoter Shuki Weiss, told Ynet that negotiations with the bands were under way, but stressed no deals have been completed as of yet.
"We are negotiating, but nothing has been signed," she said.
Depeche Mode is considered one of the most popular bands in the world in the past 20 years. The group recently released a new album and is currently on a world tour, but has never played in Israel. Despite this, it is considered one of Israel's most popular bands, and has an active fan club here.
Would Pink Floyd support peace process?
For several years, Eminem has been considered the number one singer in the United States, in part due to several newsworthy scandals. His latest album was released several months ago to mixed reviews, and the singer announced he would concentrate in the future on producing and developing new talent.
As for Pink Floyd, lead singer Roger Waters said this week he would definitely consider a reunion, after the legendary band played together for the first time in 20 years at the July 8 Live Aid concert in London.
Band members have said in the past they would welcome the chance to play in Israel to support the peace process, leading to speculation that the band was on its way here.
Meanwhile, contacts with the Rolling Stones have also been initiated with the purpose of bringing them for a concert here, Israel’s leading newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported.
