Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

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Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

Would there be a 2 drink minimum? Would there be naked dancing girls?

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Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

Would there be a 2 drink minimum? Would there be naked dancing girls?

There are 2 shows nightly, the dinner show at 7:00 pm, and the 2 drink included late show at 9:30 pm.

Ron Wood said the Stones' very first "insane ticket pricing" was at their first Vegas gig. And the Stones worried that because the crowd paid so much for their tickets they'd be a blasé or resentful audience. But Woody said it was one of the most enthusiastic crowds of the tour. I've been to some Vegas Stones shows where the crowds were great, too. So maybe a regular Vegas gig wouldn't be so terrible.

Of course I would go! I love Vegas shows!

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Ron Wood said the Stones' very first "insane ticket pricing" was at their first Vegas gig. And the Stones worried that because the crowd paid so much for their tickets they'd be a blasé or resentful audience. But Woody said it was one of the most enthusiastic crowds of the tour. I've been to some Vegas Stones shows where the crowds were great, too. So maybe a regular Vegas gig wouldn't be so terrible.

Well, they certainly wouldn't have all the rigours of the road to worry about, if they had a set gig.

Hell yeah.

Only if Mick wore the Aztec Sundial suit and wrapped scarves around adoring women.

Vegas would fit the Stons perfectly at this stage of their careers and I am not being sarcastic. I love the idea!

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Only if Mick wore the Aztec Sundial suit and wrapped scarves around adoring women.

Hahah..the Aztec Sundial suit. Brilliant.

If a free hotel suite and some gambling chips is included in the ticket price!

I've already "gone to them" several times, on two continents.

I'd go to Vegas if that's where they are, but there are many more places I'd rather see.

Yes i would go, I'd perhaps stay for a week and see them every night. The furthest I've been to see them from England was Paris. Next year my son said if the Stones tour and they play Madison Square Gardens then he would take me for my 60th, so I'm hoping with all fingers crossed.

For me, Vegas is about everything 'cheap', phony and trashy in America. I wouldn't go.

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For me, Vegas is about everything 'cheap', phony and trashy in America.

Ever been to Bourbon Street ?

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For me, Vegas is about everything 'cheap', phony and trashy in America.

Ever been to Bourbon Street ?

Or LA?

"It's just some friends of mine and they're busting down the door"

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For me, Vegas is about everything 'cheap', phony and trashy in America.

Ever been to Bourbon Street ?

Or LA?

I've been to Nashville, that was bad enough (I loved Memphis though).

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For me, Vegas is about everything 'cheap', phony and trashy in America. I wouldn't go.

I thought you were describing their last album...kick drum/cymbal.

Just joking, I actually like ABB

What if they did 3 mini-sets, songs from the Jones era, the Taylor era, and the Woody era?

Vegas is halfway round the world so ... no.

wouldnt this mean that the stones have jumped the shark?

I would love to go to a Stones Vegas gig..it would be interesting to see what would be on the T-shirt

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I would love to go to a Stones Vegas gig..it would be interesting to see what would be on the T-shirt

You might get Wayne Newton.

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wouldnt this mean that the stones have jumped the shark?

Possibly, but that may also have happened already, with the release of Dirty Work.

Regardless, if we're talking animals, I think they should bring the neutered Lion from Bridges to Babylon on stage with them.

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Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

Yes - but not to Vegas.

'Vegas' is a state of mind. They can do residencies anywhere and it should be their future. However, only being able to do 2-3 shows a week doesnt really help.

As for Mick not being cajoled into it - for a few million quid, he'd do it in a heartbeat.

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Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

Yes - but not to Vegas.

'Vegas' is a state of mind. They can do residencies anywhere and it should be their future. However, only being able to do 2-3 shows a week doesnt really help.

As for Mick not being cajoled into it - for a few million quid, he'd do it in a heartbeat.

Do you think though, that if they set up residence, vegas or otherwise, they'd be able to play more often than every other day?

I mean, other than the travelling, what is the issue, Mick's athleticism or voice, Keith's hands, something else?

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Do you think though, that if they set up residence, vegas or otherwise, they'd be able to play more often than every other day?

I know this question wasn't directed at me, but I seem to remember that Mick decided not to play consecutive days upon advice from doctors. This was back in '03 if I remember correctly.

I don't buy this Vegas era crap! The Stines are quite a roadshow but they ain't a Vegas lounge act!

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Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

Yes - but not to Vegas.

'Vegas' is a state of mind. They can do residencies anywhere and it should be their future. However, only being able to do 2-3 shows a week doesnt really help.

As for Mick not being cajoled into it - for a few million quid, he'd do it in a heartbeat.

Do you think though, that if they set up residence, vegas or otherwise, they'd be able to play more often than every other day?

I mean, other than the travelling, what is the issue, Mick's athleticism or voice, Keith's hands, something else?

As Edith mentioned above, Mick's voice is the sole reason.

After having to postpone the 2nd Amsterdam show in August 2003, having performed there the the day before, the band then postponed the first of two back-to-back Twickenham shows a couple of days later as Mick had 'flu' or a 'cold' or something. Three weeks later, another pair of back to back shows scheduled for Wembley Arena on Sept 14th and 15th saw the first one brought forward by one day at a week's notice.

Mick had developed throat problems and was advised by his doctor that he couldnt sing for two nights in a row anymore. He hasnt done so since. There were rumours that after that tour finished he received treatment for nodes on his throat, but thats never been officially confirmed. There had been tentative plans to pick up the tour again in spring 2004 but it didnt happen, although that may simply have been because one or more band members didnt want to do it.

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Purely hypothetical of course, I don't think Mick could be cajoled into it.

But lots of examples of very big artists in the past that have had extended Vegas stays.

The Stones have travelled the world many times over to deliver their music to you.

Would you now, go to them?!

Yes - but not to Vegas.

'Vegas' is a state of mind. They can do residencies anywhere and it should be their future. However, only being able to do 2-3 shows a week doesnt really help.

As for Mick not being cajoled into it - for a few million quid, he'd do it in a heartbeat.

Do you think though, that if they set up residence, vegas or otherwise, they'd be able to play more often than every other day?

I mean, other than the travelling, what is the issue, Mick's athleticism or voice, Keith's hands, something else?

As Edith mentioned above, Mick's voice is the sole reason.

After having to postpone the 2nd Amsterdam show in August 2003, having performed there the the day before, the band then postponed the first of two back-to-back Twickenham shows a couple of days later as Mick had 'flu' or a 'cold' or something. Three weeks later, another pair of back to back shows scheduled for Wembley Arena on Sept 14th and 15th saw the first one brought forward by one day at a week's notice.

Mick had developed throat problems and was advised by his doctor that he couldnt sing for two nights in a row anymore. He hasnt done so since. There were rumours that after that tour finished he received treatment for nodes on his throat, but thats never been officially confirmed. There had been tentative plans to pick up the tour again in spring 2004 but it didnt happen, although that may simply have been because one or more band members didnt want to do it.

Thanks, that is logical as well.

With their continued drawing power and high ticket prices I think 3 shows a week would probably even work well in Vegas.

I can't even believe this is turned into a 'logical' discussion on the Stones being a regular Vegas act.

If they were to continue, this 'non-tour' type of event would make the most sense though.