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I saw that TV int earler.
Mick looks done.
It's obvious he and Keith haven't been mates for eons.
We all knew, but it was sad to hear about the writing.playing together days have long passed.
I kinda got the feeling he can't wait for this 50 thing to end.
I will be sad if this last gig is the LAST gig, but I tip my hat to a bunch of guys who have had a huge effect on my life and have been with me on this life journey.
To me being a Stones fan isn't just about the music, it's a way of life.
The lazy slight off the beat riff is embedded in my soul.
I feel it even when Im not playing or hearing it.
If the PPV is it, thanks for starting the greatest rock n roll band on the planet.
And if you are going out, RIP THIS JOINT!
Excellent observations. There is nobody more optimistic then me but this sounded like the clock was close to striking midnight. I came away from this a little pissed. Sounds like Mick never wanted to do this "50 thing" until it was "thrust on him", as he stated during the interview. I am beginning to think he isn't quite as smart as I originally thought him to be. Sounds like he wants all this to end as quickly as possible. Also, sounds like he and Keith really will never be that close again. Sounds like they can work together within the group but will never be able to be in the same room alone together banging out new music. This is very disturbing. I guess we have to get used to the new formula and hope for the best. The two new songs are pretty good so maybe they can still pull this off writing from separate continents. Certainly not ideal. Somehow I don't think Mick will ever truly forgive Keith. That makes me both sad and angry. Jagger is much colder than I thought him to be.
What there is between Mick and Keith, seems to be restricted to, at best, a good working relationship. However, at the moment as much as that. Stated by Mick in plain words and in a rather reserved manner. A reserve displaying some personal distress towards Keith rather than coldness, was my impression. - I share the sadness you expressed, but not the anger. Personal relationships involve difficult matters, as we should know most of us from our own lives.
The big question then is if Mick feels the need and the inspiration to work. And if he does, through the Stones or outside the Stones. A continuation of these concerts during 2013 does not emerge quite as much as a given fact like it did before these interviews, I agree.
And it is the matter of the physical strain on Charlie, who apparently would not in advance have missed to do these concerts. Keith on the other hand seems more fit than through several years. As a result, probably more motivated than recently to do more after this spell of concerts.
If the two of them, Mick and Keith, cannot again in any reborn understanding sit in the same room and throw ideas to the other any more in making new songs, I wonder if they could be willing to send each other tapes of ideas they themselves originally believed in, but feel they have not managed to fulfill. Done in a good working relationship and in the respect of the other's ability. I suppose Keith in that case ought to be the first one to send Mick such a tape.
For the Stones to be able as a living band to go on with live concerts, my impression is that they need to have the infusion of inspiration and vitality from making and recording songs to an amount equivalent to an album. And two or three songs out of this will probably have to be good enough and suited, also in the public eye, to be played live in addition to the new songs of 2012. The reaction of the public to these new songs was at any rate promising.
If this instead will be an end, it is the end to Rolling Stones tours. Not necessarily to the band as such. New recorded material and single, more or less closed concerts to an invited audience - filmed and made available to the public - can still follow from the Rolling Stones as a unit later on. If not as a certainty, far from it. However, no announcement, I sincerely hope.
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MJ sounded cold cold cold. Maybe it is time to put it to bed cause they'll never be as great as they are right now. It took alot of time, work,PR and money to get to get to the PPV. Then maybe they can start eating solid food for the first time in 50 years .....Keith is a little ahead of them. Check out that little pot belly he's got going.
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Deathgod
I really can't seem them taking too long a break before hitting the road again if they are to keep on rolling.
6 weeks of rehearsals for 5 shows, the band is super form.
Don't stop now, don't want Keef to get 'rusty'.
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MJ sounded cold cold cold. Maybe it is time to put it to bed cause they'll never be as great as they are right now. It took alot of time, work,PR and money to get to get to the PPV. Then maybe they can start eating solid food for the first time in 50 years .....Keith is a little ahead of them. Check out that little pot belly he's got going.
One last great album is almost a must if they are going to close this thing out right. They really have nothing left to prove as a live act. They are simply the best of all time. But there is still some unfinished business and that takes place in the recording studio. I wonder sometimes if Jagger realizes how important it is to get that monkey off their back that they have dried up artistically? He seemed to not get the importance of the 50th anniversary. What was he going to do just ride off into the sunset after ABB? I think Keith really wants to be close to Mick again. Not sure Mick has it within him to ever want to be close to Keith again.
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You guys!! come on!!! with the never ending END TALK.
They are already planning shows for next year, keep your ears on the track.
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You guys!! come on!!! with the never ending END TALK.
They are already planning shows for next year, keep your ears on the track.
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MJ sounded cold cold cold. Maybe it is time to put it to bed cause they'll never be as great as they are right now. It took alot of time, work,PR and money to get to get to the PPV. Then maybe they can start eating solid food for the first time in 50 years .....Keith is a little ahead of them. Check out that little pot belly he's got going.
One last great album is almost a must if they are going to close this thing out right. They really have nothing left to prove as a live act. They are simply the best of all time. But there is still some unfinished business and that takes place in the recording studio. I wonder sometimes if Jagger realizes how important it is to get that monkey off their back that they have dried up artistically? He seemed to not get the importance of the 50th anniversary. What was he going to do just ride off into the sunset after ABB? I think Keith really wants to be close to Mick again. Not sure Mick has it within him to ever want to be close to Keith again.
Mick's making it work...if he's not feeling 'warm and cosy' towards Keith who can blame him. I've liked the two new songs and the concerts appear to be great, and I'm looking forward to the PPV tomorrow night.
They don't need to do anything else, no more new albums, or tours, they've done it all better, at a higher level, more consistently than anyone else.
If the 'shows over' we have no shortage of material to pour over.
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they still have the magic and can still rock. it is a matter if they want to continue to do so or not.
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they still have the magic and can still rock. it is a matter if they want to continue to do so or not.
Is Mick's heart into it? I know Keith and Ronnie want to continue. The key is Mick, it always is.
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they still have the magic and can still rock. it is a matter if they want to continue to do so or not.
Is Mick's heart into it? I know Keith and Ronnie want to continue. The key is Mick, it always is.
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they still have the magic and can still rock. it is a matter if they want to continue to do so or not.
Is Mick's heart into it? I know Keith and Ronnie want to continue. The key is Mick, it always is.
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Some very interesting comments. Who knows what Mick and Keith's relationship is at the moment? Sometimes I think it's all part of the act. At this point I think all 4 of them are key at their ages. Charlie is a cancer survivor, Keoth and Ronnie have abused themselves to no end and Sir Mick was no choirboy back in the day. Can any of them stand a full blown tour?? Only they know that. Also how old is Daryl? If something were to happen to him would they tale the time to audition bass players? Doubtful. If they are to do anything else they need to do it because Time is not on their side anymore. The interviews by the way are STUPID!!! I wish someone would ask some decent questions.
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Mick is always very guarded in what he has to say. Part of what makes him facsinating and somewhat of a mystery.