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And if you believe that they will, you'll believe anything.

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Seems some think that grumpy is fashionable.

it's certainly trendy...and well on it's way to becoming fashionable. grumps rock.

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The buzz is not over, they play again for another round in just 5 short days...

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steel driving hammer
The buzz is not over, they play again for another round in just 5 short days...

YES!!! As a smart man said ... STONES!!!!
and I am not even fkn going... but I am happy they are still going strong.

but it doesnt matter what, or how, much they do...
it will never be good enough for some people....
because The Stones can not make it 1972 again....

Yeah I'm not going either, unless they play Chicago.

Gotta see them one last time you know, and I saved some money for Mick & the Boys this time.

If I don't go, I'll just spend a little on Women, Wine and Song...


The moral?
someone needs to hurry the fk up with that iphone time machine

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No matter how brilliant it was, those prices are still (to me) unjustifiable for any form of entertainment. Other people's mileage may vary of course.

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Now that we know what we are getting: 1/3 rarities and new songs (D&G and OMS), 2-3 guestspots (incl old stones) and 2/3 standard repertoire; Was it worth the extra pounds and dollars spent on tickets?
Did the show extravaganza compensate for the sky-high ticket prices? Are you Americans still eager to pay 3 times more than ordinary prices for your tickets? Just wondering...

Honest opinion ... as a Brit who went to both London shows and is also going to all American shows ? I think that the willingness to pay these sorts of prices in the States is less than in UK. I might be proved wrong, but I have just looked at pit ticket prices on STUBHUB for the Brooklyn show, they start at around $1080 and go up from there. I NEVER saw any pit ticket that "cheap" on any of the UK reselling sites, that's because ultimately there were enough people prepared to pay all of that figure and even MORE on top - to get into that pit. In the States, I don't think there's quite the same willingness to shell out that kind of $$$$$$$s ..... pit or not.

I might be proved wrong come the day, but that's how it strikes me anyway.

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Now that we know what we are getting: 1/3 rarities and new songs (D&G and OMS), 2-3 guestspots (incl old stones) and 2/3 standard repertoire; Was it worth the extra pounds and dollars spent on tickets?
Did the show extravaganza compensate for the sky-high ticket prices? Are you Americans still eager to pay 3 times more than ordinary prices for your tickets? Just wondering...

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When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

So Stoneage,i guess you are not going to the shows=== for F...sake, piss off.
and go to sleep
jeroen

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Stoneage
Now that we know what we are getting: 1/3 rarities and new songs (D&G and OMS), 2-3 guestspots (incl old stones) and 2/3 standard repertoire; Was it worth the extra pounds and dollars spent on tickets?
Did the show extravaganza compensate for the sky-high ticket prices? Are you Americans still eager to pay 3 times more than ordinary prices for your tickets? Just wondering...

Surprisingly, it was worth every penny!

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After 30 years I met Björnulf in person

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Jeroen you are not very nice for a Dutchman
I bet hansie is ashamed of you

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I am the human fly...I go buzz buzz buzz!

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Stoneage
When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

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When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

Nope. I savor every moment. I don't close my eyes to the flaws or age of anyone or thing I love. I embrace them. If I focused solely on them, I'm pretty sure that would make me a giant a$$hole. As far as the cost goes, who cares... a small price to pay for a memory of a lifetime. Thankfully I've acquired many of those memories over this life. Not too many of those memories involved staying home. In a short amount of time, the Rolling Stones will forever be past-tense. Just like my grandparents whom I adored so much and I will forever long for just another moment or two with them.

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At one song there were at least 36 musicians on stage not counting the light, camera etc.

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Stoneage
When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

Nope. I savor every moment. I don't close my eyes to the flaws or age of anyone or thing I love. I embrace them. If I focused solely on them, I'm pretty sure that would make me a giant a$$hole. As far as the cost goes, who cares... a small price to pay for a memory of a lifetime. Thankfully I've acquired many of those memories over this life. Not too many of those memories involved staying home. In a short amount of time, the Rolling Stones will forever be past-tense. Just like my grandparents whom I adored so much and I will forever long for just another moment or two with them.

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Come to think of it: Since Brian, of natural reasons, can't participate in these jubilee concerts - Wouldn't it be a great idea to place that beautiful bust on the stage as a reminder? Or maybe not...

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When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

Nope. I savor every moment. I don't close my eyes to the flaws or age of anyone or thing I love. I embrace them. If I focused solely on them, I'm pretty sure that would make me a giant a$$hole. As far as the cost goes, who cares... a small price to pay for a memory of a lifetime. Thankfully I've acquired many of those memories over this life. Not too many of those memories involved staying home. In a short amount of time, the Rolling Stones will forever be past-tense. Just like my grandparents whom I adored so much and I will forever long for just another moment or two with them.

you're really very special

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Stoneage
When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

Nope. I savor every moment. I don't close my eyes to the flaws or age of anyone or thing I love. I embrace them. If I focused solely on them, I'm pretty sure that would make me a giant a$$hole. As far as the cost goes, who cares... a small price to pay for a memory of a lifetime. Thankfully I've acquired many of those memories over this life. Not too many of those memories involved staying home. In a short amount of time, the Rolling Stones will forever be past-tense. Just like my grandparents whom I adored so much and I will forever long for just another moment or two with them.

you're really very special

Thanks little buddy!

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Stoneage
When you pay $1300 for a ticket do you shut your eyes for the flaws and age of the band? We have a singer with a voice that reminds me of a constant cold and a guitarist who used to be the driving force behind the band but now is struggling to keep pace. We have a repertoire that hasn't been revitalized for ages; in fact most of the songs sounds about the same as they did in 1989, or 1994, or 1997, or 2002, or 2007, and so on. Value for money?

Nope. I savor every moment. I don't close my eyes to the flaws or age of anyone or thing I love. I embrace them. If I focused solely on them, I'm pretty sure that would make me a giant a$$hole. As far as the cost goes, who cares... a small price to pay for a memory of a lifetime. Thankfully I've acquired many of those memories over this life. Not too many of those memories involved staying home. In a short amount of time, the Rolling Stones will forever be past-tense. Just like my grandparents whom I adored so much and I will forever long for just another moment or two with them.

you're really very special

Thanks little buddy!

at 6-foot-four and with bulging biceps, it's a rare treat to be called that! thank you!