Glastonbury Festival 2010: Snoop Dogg wows the crowd with his foul-mouthed performance, before making another appearance during Gorillaz's set

By Mail Online Reporter

Headliner: Snoop Dogg took to the stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon, watched by thousands of fans


Rapper Snoop Dogg put Glastonbury Festival's hippie reputation behind it once and for all today with an aggressive, foul-mouthed performance which delighted revellers on the opening day of the festival.

In 1970, when organiser Michael Eavis first opened his farm to festival-goers, it was all long hair and free love but since Jay-Z's headline slot two years ago the Glasto crowd has embraced hip hop.

And Snoop Dogg did not disappoint.


Crowd-pleasing: Snoop plays hits including Who am I (What's my name?) and Drop it Like it's Hot
The bad boy of West Coast American rap got the crowd's adrenaline pumping with a blistering set of hits including Who am I (What's my name?) and Drop it Like it's Hot.


Snoop, a former member of notorious LA gang The Crips, was one of the highlights of the opening day of the festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

The 38-year-old wore a white vest and large white shades and attracted easily the biggest crowd of the day so far. Some fans even climbed a 20ft wooden sculpture to get a better view.


Bling bling: The rapper had a customised microphone which featured 'Snoop Dogg' written in diamonds


Exciting: The crowd went wild as Snoop Dogg took to the stage, with some even climbing 20ft up to get a better view


And watching from the side of the stage British rapper Dizzee Rascal, who plays later on the same stage, sang along with every word.

This year's festival has seen something of a rarity - blazing sun and soaring temperatures.

And forecasters are predicting more of the same for the rest of the festival.

Earlier revellers at the Pyramid Stage were treated to the rather more sedate musings of country legend Willie Nelson who raced through a plethora of hits as the sun blazed down.


Stage presence: Florence Welch, of Florence and the Machine, wowed the crowd with their amazing set




Stunning: Flame-haired Florence wore a tiny white leotard with a flowing addition on one side


Thousands packed the front of the stage to sing along in what has proved to be one of Glastonbury's more unlikely success stories.

He was cheered on from backstage by Rolf Harris who himself attracted a huge crowd this morning when he kicked off proceedings.

And on the Other Stage punk survivors The Stranglers turned back the clock with breathless renditions of favourites No More Heroes, Peaches and Golden Brown.

Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel asked the crowd: 'Is it hot enough for you? I hope you brought some protection.'


I'm back! Snoop Dogg made a reappearance at the beginning of the Gorillaz's set


Frontman: Former Blur singer Damon Albarn takes to the stage as the Gorillaz headline the opening night


Crowds started gathering early in front of the main stage to watch Gorillaz, who headlined the opening night after stepping in at the last minute to replace U2 whose frontman Bono had to undergo back surgery ruling the Irish band out.

Gorillaz - the brainchild of Blur's Damon Albarn - are a virtual band made up of characters 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs.

In an amazing set which featured a variety of instruments and a 'Plastic Beach' set, Albarn sang his heart out in front of an adoring crowd.


Shout: Dizzee Rascal wore an England T-shirt as he performed his number one unofficial World Cup anthem


Snoop Dogg also featured in the band's opening song, but only on a video behind the stage where he appeared dressed as a ship captain - complete with top hat and periscope.

It was Albarn's second Glastonbury headline slot in as many years after reforming Blur for a triumphant gig at last year's festival.




Happy and in love: Kate Moss arrived at the festival with boyfriend Jamie Hince. She was in suitable festival attire of denim hotpants and boots


Model behaviour: Kate also wore a pair of aviator sunglasses as she trudges through the fields of Somerset


Whispers around the festival site earlier today suggested that Ausralian pop star Kylie Minogue would finally be making an appearance after being forced to pull out five years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer have been confirmed.

Kylie said, during an interview for BBC1's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, she will play with Scissor Sisters during their Pyramid Stage performance tomorrow night.

But backstage talk of American pop eccentric Lady Gaga being on site have so far proved to be just that.

A festival spokesman said with a smile: 'Yes ... I have heard the rumours.'


Quick change: Eleanor Jackson, aka La Roux, arrived on stage in an unusal coat before changing into a blazer


So far there have been 163 reported crimes on site and 47 arrests. More than 1,000 people have been treated in the medical tent - most for sun stroke.

Dr Kieren Bong, said: 'The most important thing is to stay covered all the time. Either wear a hat or, although it's not very glamorous, use an umbrella.

'Cover the whole of the anatomy and try to stay out of the sun as much as possible.'


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New York indie outfit Vampire Weekend followed Snoop on to the Pyramid Stage.

The band put on a spirited performance taken mainly from their latest album, Contra.

Over on the Other Stage, another big crowd sang every word of Florence And The Machine's triumphant set.

Lead singer Florence Welch, 23, ripped through her back catalogue - which is already proving impressive even though the band only formed three years ago.

Welch, wearing a tiny white outfit, said: 'This is my fourth Glastonbury in a row and I started singing in the Tea Tent at breakfast so it is great to be back again.'


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