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Back to the original post and I only contribute because of some of the comments as they applied to past performace.

First I think the notion the Stones would mislead is crazy. I do however do not see the harm in them keeping alive what are `The Rolling Stones` while they feel out their aging and what it means to a big time touring band. Come on folks, a couples of years on the road, the one thing bands say chew them up. The way life goes it seems the heath fanatics fall dead so we could be surprized by Mick dropping over Keith`s well preserved approach (lol). My point is give them some credit to try to do what Keith needs to do, take the children out.

However, saying that I do beleive ther was something afoot at the end of the second round of the NA BB in Vancouver. A sence as a band for the first time, maybe, we are having trouble pulling this level of show off. These are just bits I noted but consider....on the CD they devoted a segment to the show as the last of the tour yet Europe was ahead. The whole feel of the CD bit and the night was very, hard to explain it, emotional maybe. Why emotional if you will be continuing in the near future. Second, the three song set, out of the blue the band wants to give Keith this, explain that one. The photo of Keith kissing Ronnie at the end of YGTS, I was close enough to see this and they were not happy, possibly the last chance for such a meeting on stage. And lastly I too heard just after the show from someone at the after party that the word was folks had been told no more shows. I left the show with this eary feeling I had just seen an interesting night in the life of a band. All just little bits but it does fit with the cancelled shows adding up to at least the thought that the boys may have had at least a glimmer of their upcoming age limitations.

Give them space and with luck again we can enjoy the children.

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I would imagine that while the UMG reissues, the ABKCO expanded releases and the DVD releases aren't all issued by the same companies, they're all part of the same masterplan - which is that the Stones, as of last year, have finally realised that there's a limited shelf life in endlessly recycling compilations and, considering their reluctance to actually write new material for most of the last 25 years, they've finally woken up to the reality that the future is in putting a fresh coat of paint over their glorious past.

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What alot of nonsense..The Rolling Stones aren't misleading anyone they just aren't like that.If anyone is doing any misleading its the fans misleading each other if ya' ask me.The only person The Stones have probably mislead is the Taxman..but hey'..why not no big deal.
There's a thread on page 8 Whats your favourite Conspiracy Theory?..stick it in there with all the rest of them...cheers mate..

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I would imagine that while the UMG reissues, the ABKCO expanded releases and the DVD releases aren't all issued by the same companies, they're all part of the same masterplan - which is that the Stones, as of last year, have finally realised that there's a limited shelf life in endlessly recycling compilations and, considering their reluctance to actually write new material for most of the last 25 years, they've finally woken up to the reality that the future is in putting a fresh coat of paint over their glorious past.

Can't wait to see what's in store for us over the next few years and beyond. If the last five months is any indication we are in for some real treats.

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They don't make much money with the reissues anyway. They make money with touring.

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they owe me a personal explanation for SOL

I second that.

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they owe me a personal explanation for SOL

I second that.

Since I don't post on here with another name...

I third that.

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I'll take a stab at it for Mick:

"I couldn't be bothered to write a good ballad or a good song."

How's that?

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they owe me a personal explanation for SOL

I second that.

Since I don't post on here with another name...

I third that.

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I would imagine that while the UMG reissues, the ABKCO expanded releases and the DVD releases aren't all issued by the same companies, they're all part of the same masterplan - which is that the Stones, as of last year, have finally realised that there's a limited shelf life in endlessly recycling compilations and, considering their reluctance to actually write new material for most of the last 25 years, they've finally woken up to the reality that the future is in putting a fresh coat of paint over their glorious past.

Can't wait to see what's in store for us over the next few years and beyond. If the last five months is any indication we are in for some real treats.

stonescrow..yea'..my thoughts actually mate.Between now and July 2012 things are certainly looking good..BTW its 22 months to go till their 50th do ya' think it maybe a bit to soon to start the countdown yet..or ya' think I should wait a wee while before I do a thread on it.. cheers..

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I would imagine that while the UMG reissues, the ABKCO expanded releases and the DVD releases aren't all issued by the same companies, they're all part of the same masterplan - which is that the Stones, as of last year, have finally realised that there's a limited shelf life in endlessly recycling compilations and, considering their reluctance to actually write new material for most of the last 25 years, they've finally woken up to the reality that the future is in putting a fresh coat of paint over their glorious past.

Can't wait to see what's in store for us over the next few years and beyond. If the last five months is any indication we are in for some real treats.

stonescrow..yea'..my thoughts actually mate.Between now and July 2012 things are certainly looking good..BTW its 22 months to go till their 50th do ya' think it maybe a bit to soon to start the countdown yet..or ya' think I should wait a wee while before I do a thread on it.. cheers..

Colonial,

Love your enthusiasm mate. I love "countdowns" they add to the drama especially leading up to historical events such as a new Stones album, a new Stones tour, and especially for historic anniversaries such as the one the Stones are rapidly closing in on. On January 1, 2011 the Stones will be entering their 50th year as a band, however, you are correct, their actual official 50th Birthday is still 22 months away. I say once we have confirmation that they are back in the studio then let the countdown (or countdowns) begin!