Neil Young has been confirmed to play this year’s Roskilde Festival as his only Scandanavian outdoor appearence in 2008.
Young last played the Danish festival in 2000 and returns as part of his European dates supporting latest studio album ‘Chrome Dreams’.
Tickets for last week’s Copenhagen shows, his first in seven years, sold-out within minutes, and Young’s Roskilde appearance will be the last time local fans will get a chance this year to see the legendary singer.
Young joins Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine and Band Of Horses on the festival bill.
The festival takes place near Copenhagen from July 3 – 6, with the campsite opening for revellers from June 29.
More line-up and ticket details are available from: www.roskilde-festival.dk
Neil Young’s UK dates, with his wife Pegi as the supporting artist kick off tonight in Edinburgh. The dates are:
Edinburgh, Playhouse (March 3)
London, Hammersmith Apollo (5/6/8/9/11/14/15)
Manchester Apollo (11/12)