Just saw it on the Stones App.

Also here :

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..Shitstorm Warning Ahead !

I'm glad Clapton is in London and not NYC, and happier he's in place of Beck.

From the Stones App as breaking news :

ERIC CLAPTON AND FLORENCE WELCH TO JOIN THE ROLLING STONES ON STAGE

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER, LONDON O2 ARENA


The Rolling Stones have announced that guitar legend Eric Clapton and British singer/ Florence and the Machine front-woman Florence Welch will be joining the band on stage for their second “50 and Counting” concert at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday 29 November.

This exciting news follows the special appearances of Jeff Beck and Mary J. Blige on Sunday night, as the Stones kicked off their five-concert run in London.

The Rolling Stones’ concert on Sunday – the band’s first in over five years – featured hits and classics such as ‘Jumping Jack Flash’, ‘Brown Sugar’, ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ and ‘Paint It Black’ as well as two new songs, ‘Doom & Gloom’ and ‘One More Shot’.

The Stones will continue the “50 and Counting” shows with three dates in the USA - Brooklyn Barclay Center on December 8 and two nights at Newark’s Prudential Center on December 13 & 15.

The final show on the 15th will be telecast live via pay-per-view at 9pm ET. The pay-per-view entitled “One More Shot” will be distributed by WWE.

Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

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Little Red Rooster? (as per Wembley Stadium)

Welch will sing Gimme Shelter for sure. She's got the screechy voice for it. Let's hope she's putting in some long hours practice.

Clapton: Little Red Rooster or Champagne and Refer

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gotdablouse
Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

<<< Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down" >>>

Was it just me, or did Beck contribute very little other than just several minutes of relentless wailing on that friggin' whammy bar at a volume that totally overpowered Keith and Ronnie ?

Didn't do much for me ...

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Absolutely. Clear evidence as to why Ronnie got the job instead of JB! Going Down was a poor song choice I thought because there is not much of a lyric for Jagger to work with. It is a tune they all know - Keith played it at that Barcelona Guitar thing. Better would have been Superstitious (Steve Wonder, written for J, I Ain't Superstitious (Howlin' Wolf) or even a medley of the two!

Clapton is a good and worthy choice, he was part the 1960's London rnb scene and part of the Stones circle.
Not sure where Florence Welch fits in to all this, does she actually own any Stones records ?
Would have been nice to have had Merry Clayton doing the vocal on GS, (wishfull thinking).

Woopee @#$%& doo. Not sure what's worse, Clapton or Beck

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Gazza
..Shitstorm Warning Ahead !

I hope they do Lay Down Sally with him! That'd be neat.

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gotdablouse
Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

Beck was electifying on Sunday tho' I accept it wasn't to everyone's taste. Bordered on Heavy Metal!

You could be surprised; Florence did a great Not Fade Away on a Buddy Holly tribute album. It had a Dr John Gris Gris vibe to it.

I vote for "The Core"

Good rhythm for Keith and some good leads for Eric and Ronnie. Nice keyboard slotting and even places for female singing parts. Plus it is a great song.

They could both guest on Gimme Shelter?

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gotdablouse
Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

<<< Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down" >>>

Was it just me, or did Beck contribute very little other than just several minutes of relentless wailing on that friggin' whammy bar at a volume that totally overpowered Keith and Ronnie ?

Didn't do much for me ...

He was mixed higher than Keith & Ronnie (as was Taylor i think).
You're right, it didn't really 'fit', but i enjoyed because of its ridiculousness compared to the suitableness of the Stones.

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gotdablouse
Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

<<< Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down" >>>

Was it just me, or did Beck contribute very little other than just several minutes of relentless wailing on that friggin' whammy bar at a volume that totally overpowered Keith and Ronnie ?

Didn't do much for me ...

He was mixed higher than Keith & Ronnie (as was Taylor i think).
You're right, it didn't really 'fit', but i enjoyed because of its ridiculousness compared to the suitableness of the Stones.

Taylor wasn't really that loud, at least not as loud as one might think after watching the YT-clips.

Beck was horrendously loud, imo.

Both Ronnie and Keith are more interesting guitar players at this point in their careers than the over-rated Clapton. I don't understand why the Stones feel it makes the evening any more special to have these guests. The Stones makes it special. Why else pay top $$$$$.

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Both Ronnie and Keith are more interesting guitar players at this point in their careers than the over-rated Clapton. I don't understand why the Stones feel it makes the evening any more special to have these guests. The Stones makes it special. Why else pay top $$$$$.

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sc uk

i look at it more as the stones guesting with clapton...yeah...that works for me.

They should get some proper rockers out. Angus & Malcolm and do Baby Please Don't Go or something

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gotdablouse
Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

<<< Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down" >>>

Was it just me, or did Beck contribute very little other than just several minutes of relentless wailing on that friggin' whammy bar at a volume that totally overpowered Keith and Ronnie ?

Didn't do much for me ...

He was mixed higher than Keith & Ronnie (as was Taylor i think).


You're right, it didn't really 'fit', but i enjoyed because of its ridiculousness compared to the suitableness of the Stones.

Taylor wasn't really that loud, at least not as loud as one might think after watching the YT-clips.

Beck was horrendously loud, imo.

IMO use earplugs

What's about Dick Taylor?

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gotdablouse
Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down", wonder what they're going to play with Clapton...Brown Sugar ?

<<< Too bad for those who missed that rumbling "Going Down" >>>

Was it just me, or did Beck contribute very little other than just several minutes of relentless wailing on that friggin' whammy bar at a volume that totally overpowered Keith and Ronnie ?

Didn't do much for me ...

Me neither.....much too loud,indulgent and overpowering.

Satisfied since 1976

I thought Beck was absolutely thrilling. Clapton is a stupefying bore.

Why oh why couldn't it have been Jimmy Page. Maybe he was invited but turned them down.

Not a fan of Clapton, and never heard of the chick.

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Woopee @#$%& doo. Not sure what's worse, Clapton or Beck

Taylor and Wyman are worst

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NedKellyBandit
Clapton: Little Red Rooster or Champagne and Refer

Good guesses there.

Cric Elapton might do one of those.

I wish John Lee Hooker was still around though.