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Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: LeonidP ()
Date: November 10, 2012 00:25

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manu
... Who said this band doesn't care about their fans anymore ? ...

I've said they don't really care about the music anymore. They've always had respect for their fans.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: The Sicilian ()
Date: November 10, 2012 00:45

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LeonidP
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manu
... Who said this band doesn't care about their fans anymore ? ...

I've said they don't really care about the music anymore. They've always had respect for their fans.

To let fans into a rehearsal once in 50 years is really not something to suddenly crown them fan lovers. Although letting in groupies is another thing, I'm sure that happens all the time.

That being said, I would have ran into the place had I been there.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Rolling Hansie ()
Date: November 10, 2012 01:16

Great stories. Thanks

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Keep On Rolling smoking smiley

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: GumbootCloggeroo ()
Date: November 10, 2012 01:52

Hilarious. One day you guys are up in arms about the high ticket prices, saying that they don't care about the fans. And now you guys are saying they're so good to their fans. Does this mean they are forgiven?

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Date: November 10, 2012 02:17

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GumbootCloggeroo
Hilarious. One day you guys are up in arms about the high ticket prices, saying that they don't care about the fans. And now you guys are saying they're so good to their fans. Does this mean they are forgiven?

I don't dare say what it means.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: ROPENI ()
Date: November 10, 2012 03:05

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bv
There were exactly 32 happy fans on that list of names of people who were allowed in. Plus a handful other guests up at the balcony. I recognized most of these fans also today, at the final rehearsals date in Paris. Rain or shine. It was a nice gesture and certainly not a PR stunt, because there were no photos, no press. Simply joy among the fans.
Cmon BV,of course it was a PR stunt,maybe not in the traditional sense of regular press,and photographers,but you were there and you run one of the top Rolling Stones boards in the net,and what a coincidence that they did this on the day you were there?,and look at the great effect that this stunt has had on this board and all the others that have reproduced your glowing review of that mini concert,lots of folks that were bitching and moaning about ticket prices,have already forgotten that issue.Perhaps l am too jaded to believe that it was an innocent gesture by the band to be "nice" to the 32 of you that were there yesterday,but l don't buy it. In conclusion l am very happy that they did it and that you and the others got in and got a glimpse,of the band that most of us mere mortals will never be able to do...

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: memphiscats ()
Date: November 10, 2012 03:25

Don't you dare let anyone take this away from you BV. This is a beautiful thing - MUSIC to my ears.

I'm doing a fan-girl thing right now...listening to Exile = imagining the scene. So cool!

Love to the Stones!smoking smiley

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Angus MacBagpipe ()
Date: November 10, 2012 05:49

Lucky you BV, you deserved it! thumbs up

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Justin ()
Date: November 10, 2012 05:58

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ROPENI
Cmon BV,of course it was a PR stunt,maybe not in the traditional sense of regular press,and photographers,but you were there and you run one of the top Rolling Stones boards in the net,and what a coincidence that they did this on the day you were there?,and look at the great effect that this stunt has had on this board and all the others that have reproduced your glowing review of that mini concert,lots of folks that were bitching and moaning about ticket prices,have already forgotten that issue.Perhaps l am too jaded to believe that it was an innocent gesture by the band to be "nice" to the 32 of you that were there yesterday,but l don't buy it. In conclusion l am very happy that they did it and that you and the others got in and got a glimpse,of the band that most of us mere mortals will never be able to do...

Yes you are jaded. You must really be in some kind of delusional world if you think the Stones planned that event just so BV could attend and then tell everyone here. If you notice...BV did not start this thread: another fan who may/may not have been at the rehearsal started this thread. There is one other member who went and posted about it.. Are you saying the Stones' crew knew exactly who these members were? Ridiculous.

And what exactly is the "great effect" that this stunt created? A thread with 6 pages? Big deal. Do you see anyone swallowing their pride and "forgetting the issue" and buying $800 tickets to finally see the Stones? Nope. Nothing's changed. It's one little positive thread--without any bullshit. It's not rocket science.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Sighunt ()
Date: November 10, 2012 07:31

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Justin
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ROPENI
Cmon BV,of course it was a PR stunt,maybe not in the traditional sense of regular press,and photographers,but you were there and you run one of the top Rolling Stones boards in the net,and what a coincidence that they did this on the day you were there?,and look at the great effect that this stunt has had on this board and all the others that have reproduced your glowing review of that mini concert,lots of folks that were bitching and moaning about ticket prices,have already forgotten that issue.Perhaps l am too jaded to believe that it was an innocent gesture by the band to be "nice" to the 32 of you that were there yesterday,but l don't buy it. In conclusion l am very happy that they did it and that you and the others got in and got a glimpse,of the band that most of us mere mortals will never be able to do...

Yes you are jaded. You must really be in some kind of delusional world if you think the Stones planned that event just so BV could attend and then tell everyone here. If you notice...BV did not start this thread: another fan who may/may not have been at the rehearsal started this thread. There is one other member who went and posted about it.. Are you saying the Stones' crew knew exactly who these members were? Ridiculous.

And what exactly is the "great effect" that this stunt created? A thread with 6 pages? Big deal. Do you see anyone swallowing their pride and "forgetting the issue" and buying $800 tickets to finally see the Stones? Nope. Nothing's changed. It's one little positive thread--without any bullshit. It's not rocket science.

Even as cynical as I have been about this band over the last few years, whether it was a publicity stunt or not, it is pretty damn cool that they allowed fans in to a rehearsal. Certainly a once in a lifetime event for the lucky fans who got in!

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Rolling Hansie ()
Date: November 10, 2012 10:58

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Sighunt
it is pretty damn cool that they allowed fans in to a rehearsal. Certainly a once in a lifetime event for the lucky fans who got in!

That's it and I sure hope that those who got in won't let their happy feeling steal away by those who moan and whine about a publicitystunt or whatever other crap.

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Keep On Rolling smoking smiley

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: bv ()
Date: November 10, 2012 11:22

I happen to know the whole story how this happened. Those who claim this event was a PR stunt live on another planet or at least they have very little contact with the inside of the band and how they think, act and do their own decitions.

Bjornulf

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: mtaylor ()
Date: November 10, 2012 11:52

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ROPENI
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bv
There were exactly 32 happy fans on that list of names of people who were allowed in. Plus a handful other guests up at the balcony. I recognized most of these fans also today, at the final rehearsals date in Paris. Rain or shine. It was a nice gesture and certainly not a PR stunt, because there were no photos, no press. Simply joy among the fans.
Cmon BV,of course it was a PR stunt,maybe not in the traditional sense of regular press,and photographers,but you were there and you run one of the top Rolling Stones boards in the net,and what a coincidence that they did this on the day you were there?,and look at the great effect that this stunt has had on this board and all the others that have reproduced your glowing review of that mini concert,lots of folks that were bitching and moaning about ticket prices,have already forgotten that issue.Perhaps l am too jaded to believe that it was an innocent gesture by the band to be "nice" to the 32 of you that were there yesterday,but l don't buy it. In conclusion l am very happy that they did it and that you and the others got in and got a glimpse,of the band that most of us mere mortals will never be able to do...
Then your writing here is just a big PR stunt, when you say hello to people on the street, calling your mom, having a birthday etc. - it is a just a big PR stunt. Nothing truly behind it - just false behaviour.
As we say - "a thief thinks everybody is a thief".

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: gotdablouse ()
Date: November 10, 2012 12:15

Who's fighting and what for? Yeah, I was there, loved every second of it, everything is done with a motive in life...sometimes it's just to bring joy to others and to yourself. I posted yesterday the explanation we got off the cuff as to how that all happened and I have everyone reason to believe it.

Ronnie's look in that superb picture that bv took as they were leaving Bondy for the last time yesterday says it all, he was about to shake "Angel Pat's" hand who'd been there each day they rehearsed since October 10th :





Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-10 12:35 by gotdablouse.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Erik_Snow ()
Date: November 10, 2012 12:34

Surely, many here has "little contact with the inside of the band and how they think". Shouldn't be a surprise.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Stoneage ()
Date: November 10, 2012 13:59

What's the deal with rockstars, politicians and black Mercedes S 600:s? What's wrong with your average Peugeot or Volvo?

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: gwen ()
Date: November 10, 2012 14:08

Just a note - the fans outside the studio were not "waiting", most of them were "listening". Of course, seeing them arrive and leave became part of the ritual. But the point of being there for most was mainly to listen to music. Especially when it was warmer and the studio doors were left open.

tongue sticking out smileyRe: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: waaghals ()
Date: November 10, 2012 14:18

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LeonidP
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manu
... Who said this band doesn't care about their fans anymore ? ...

I've said they don't really care about the music anymore. They've always had respect for their fans.

This is nothing new, during the Bigger Bang rehearsals in Vilvoorde Belgium, they allowed a few lucky fans to enter the studio!

They love their fans. Stop bashing the boystongue sticking out smiley

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: shortfatfanny ()
Date: November 10, 2012 14:29

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Stoneage
What's the deal with rockstars, politicians and black Mercedes S 600:s? What's wrong with your average Peugeot or Volvo?




Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: flashhh ()
Date: November 10, 2012 14:36

Very cool...wish I was there!

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: ROPENI ()
Date: November 10, 2012 15:23

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mtaylor
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ROPENI
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bv
There were exactly 32 happy fans on that list of names of people who were allowed in. Plus a handful other guests up at the balcony. I recognized most of these fans also today, at the final rehearsals date in Paris. Rain or shine. It was a nice gesture and certainly not a PR stunt, because there were no photos, no press. Simply joy among the fans.
Cmon BV,of course it was a PR stunt,maybe not in the traditional sense of regular press,and photographers,but you were there and you run one of the top Rolling Stones boards in the net,and what a coincidence that they did this on the day you were there?,and look at the great effect that this stunt has had on this board and all the others that have reproduced your glowing review of that mini concert,lots of folks that were bitching and moaning about ticket prices,have already forgotten that issue.Perhaps l am too jaded to believe that it was an innocent gesture by the band to be "nice" to the 32 of you that were there yesterday,but l don't buy it. In conclusion l am very happy that they did it and that you and the others got in and got a glimpse,of the band that most of us mere mortals will never be able to do...
Then your writing here is just a big PR stunt, when you say hello to people on the street, calling your mom, having a birthday etc. - it is a just a big PR stunt. Nothing truly behind it - just false behaviour.
As we say - "a thief thinks everybody is a thief".
mtaylor.. is your right to believe and drool over this,as is mine to think it was a publicity stunt,regardless those that attended had a great time and in the end thats what really counts,as far as your "thief" analogy is way off..eye rolling smiley

"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: Eleanor Rigby ()
Date: November 10, 2012 15:25

well..at least a train wreck can be excused at a rehearsal.
god i pity the people who pay a fortune to see this band nowadays.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: ROPENI ()
Date: November 10, 2012 15:26

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bv
I happen to know the whole story how this happened. Those who claim this event was a PR stunt live on another planet or at least they have very little contact with the inside of the band and how they think, act and do their own decitions.
Indeed BV,l have no contact whatsoever with the inside of the band and even less do l pretend to know what they think,but l am entitled to my opinion as you are to yours,have a nice day..

"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: latebloomer ()
Date: November 10, 2012 16:16

Not trying to bash ROPENI, I think he is entitled to his opinion, but I have been checking the internet for stories from the press about this event and I've seen nothing yet. Maybe there has been something about it in Europe, but the media has not picked up the story here in the US, as far as I can tell. If it was a PR stunt I am sure we would have seen it in some of the mainstream media outlets.

I don't think we need to pick it apart, it seems to have been just a very nice gesture to the fans. Congratulations again to BV, and all the devoted fans that got a once in a lifetime treat.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: marquess ()
Date: November 10, 2012 16:21

Congratulations BV. We're All very happy for you and the other 31 lucky fans!!
Thanks for sharing!

See you All In London on the 25th!

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: no satisfaction ()
Date: November 10, 2012 16:25

for me that was the real gift (mini trabendo) for fans of the Stones... gotdablouse and Bjornulf are Lucky guys !!!spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: StonesTod ()
Date: November 10, 2012 16:33

bv knows all. let's just all listen to him. please.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: gotdablouse ()
Date: November 10, 2012 16:47

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latebloomer
Not trying to bash ROPENI, I think he is entitled to his opinion, but I have been checking the internet for stories from the press about this event and I've seen nothing yet. Maybe there has been something about it in Europe, but the media has not picked up the story here in the US, as far as I can tell. If it was a PR stunt I am sure we would have seen it in some of the mainstream media outlets.

I don't think we need to pick it apart, it seems to have been just a very nice gesture to the fans. Congratulations again to BV, and all the devoted fans that got a once in a lifetime treat.

Exactly, no press reports (only this fan report published on the "Le Parisien" website, possibly from william060190 who also posted in this thread but that no one could really place yesterday), nothing on their FB page, I didn't see anyone take pictures of us, etc...

It was a real present because frankly it would have been easier for them to not do it, no one was expecting it, and it was a bit of a security issue, as well as seeing leaked pictures and videos of their intimate setup, fortunately no one was stupid enough to risk it and spoil everyone's fun.



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Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: StonesTod ()
Date: November 10, 2012 16:51

we're all waiting for the bootleg. our patience is running out.

Re: Fans invited into the Paris rehearsals - lifetime experience
Posted by: mickscarey ()
Date: November 10, 2012 17:27

JC invited me to watch 2.5 hours rehearsals in LA the day before before the Wiltern show. Other than Stones, security, and tech people, I was only one. Unreal

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