Neil Young confirmed

Three headline acts for Glastonbury festival 2009 completed

09 March 2009 - Glastonbury Festival organisers have officially confirmed Neil Young as the third Pyramid Stage headliner.

The 63 year-old joins Blur and Bruce Springsteen for Michael Eavis' event in Pilton, Somerset from 24-28 June.

"This is big news for us," said the festival organiser about the line-up.  "I think he's better than ever at the moment, it's one hell of a show."

Neil Young has recorded over 60 albums, as a solo artist and as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Speaking to The Guardian, one of the official sponsors, Michael Eavis explained: "Neil Young to play this year is a dream come true for me personally. He is one of my all-time favourites and we have always wanted him to play."

"I think he's better than ever at the moment, it's one hell of a show."

Michael Eavis

The Canadian singer-songwriter released his first solo album,Harvest, back in 1972 and also had three consecutive number one hit albums with his band, often labelled 'the American Beatles', Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Eavis added: "With Neil on the bill we are close to completing our best ever line-up."

As for another addition to the Worthy Farm bill, it has also been announced the Seattle folk outfit Fleet Foxes will be performing.

Meanwhile Franz Ferdinand and Lily Allen have also self-announced their appearances.

Tickets for the festival have sold out but there will be a resale of a small amount of tickets on 5 April 2009 from 9am.

Read more onat the BBC.