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Stoneage
Artistically the future has been behind them for more than 30 years now. It has been ages since they were relevant to the contemporary music scene. Look at the 16 year old girls Sir Michael keeps on inviting to the stage pit: They aren't exactly turned on by the music. They look like (very good looking) question marks. They have been a nostalgia act for a long time now. Their song making since the late 70s is irrelevant and redundant. As long as there is a demand for their music they will keep on delivering though. Albeit with lesser and lesser conviction.
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GravityBoy
Decide to make a new album and do it properly.
Write proper and interesting songs and come up with interesting music.
Give it the time it deserves.
Half arsed won't do it.
(It'll never happen).
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gotdablouse
If they had sold out the US tour there was little hope of anything changing, I.e. a few concerts from time to time at crazy prices, but now with that train wreck on their hands for the first time since...never, they might try to "fix it" not to go out on a bad note...or just decide to call it a day.
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24FPS
The Stones legacy is still being written. Before I saw it for myself the other night I wouldn't have bet a nickel that they would sound as good as they do. Therefore the Beatles may the studio kings of all time, but The Rolling Stones own the stage.
That being said, I'd like to see a special album, with all living Stones participating. I'm tired of this idea of hurting Darryl's feelings. If they cared that much they would have made him a Rolling Stone. Get Bill and Mick T. on at least 3-4 cuts.
I'd like to see a very active archive program, including videos. I've never understood why they've never done a promo collection ala Rewind.
I wish them all good health to enjoy the years they have left. They have given me a lot. And I have given them a lot. (In my wallet's estimation).
In your opinion, it's up The Stones to vault them past the Beatles, but thankfully, The Stones don't give a rat's ass. And neither should you. So just stop. It doesn't matter that this is the millionth time that you've brought up this stupid final Stones vs. Beatles ultimate battle. They're not listening to you. Nobody but you gives a crap. Give it a rest, already!Quote
JumpinJackOLantern
One or two great albums at this late stage of their career will vault them past the Beatles. It's up to them.
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GumbootCloggerooIn your opinion, it's up The Stones to vault them past the Beatles, but thankfully, The Stones don't give a rat's ass. And neither should you. So just stop. It doesn't matter that this is the millionth time that you've brought up this stupid final Stones vs. Beatles ultimate battle. They're not listening to you. Nobody but you gives a crap. Give it a rest, already!Quote
JumpinJackOLantern
One or two great albums at this late stage of their career will vault them past the Beatles. It's up to them.
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GumbootCloggerooIn your opinion, it's up The Stones to vault them past the Beatles, but thankfully, The Stones don't give a rat's ass. And neither should you. So just stop. It doesn't matter that this is the millionth time that you've brought up this stupid final Stones vs. Beatles ultimate battle. They're not listening to you. Nobody but you gives a crap. Give it a rest, already!Quote
JumpinJackOLantern
One or two great albums at this late stage of their career will vault them past the Beatles. It's up to them.
You sound a little peeved, Jack.
Repeatedly? hardly. don't flatter yourself. and stalking? again, don't flatter yourself. Tell us more about the sons of beatles, will you?Quote
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GumbootCloggerooIn your opinion, it's up The Stones to vault them past the Beatles, but thankfully, The Stones don't give a rat's ass. And neither should you. So just stop. It doesn't matter that this is the millionth time that you've brought up this stupid final Stones vs. Beatles ultimate battle. They're not listening to you. Nobody but you gives a crap. Give it a rest, already!Quote
JumpinJackOLantern
One or two great albums at this late stage of their career will vault them past the Beatles. It's up to them.
You sound a little peeved, Jack.
On a more serious note, I have asked you repeatedly to stop stalking my threads. Yet you persist. Are you obsessed with me?
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GumbootCloggerooRepeatedly? hardly. don't flatter yourself. and stalking? again, don't flatter yourself. Tell us more about the sons of beatles, will you?Quote
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GumbootCloggerooIn your opinion, it's up The Stones to vault them past the Beatles, but thankfully, The Stones don't give a rat's ass. And neither should you. So just stop. It doesn't matter that this is the millionth time that you've brought up this stupid final Stones vs. Beatles ultimate battle. They're not listening to you. Nobody but you gives a crap. Give it a rest, already!Quote
JumpinJackOLantern
One or two great albums at this late stage of their career will vault them past the Beatles. It's up to them.
You sound a little peeved, Jack.
On a more serious note, I have asked you repeatedly to stop stalking my threads. Yet you persist. Are you obsessed with me?
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NoCode0680
They're just about history.
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They're just about history.
Well, let's hope they give us a new album for the road.
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NoCode0680
They're just about history.
Well, let's hope they give us a new album for the road.
I do hope for one.
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Rokyfan
The idea theat the Rolling Stones are going to get togther and write and record a new album is beyond delusional. They have barely worked together for decades and are holding their breaths to get through Hyde Park. Their legacy was written long ago. Nothing they can do can affect it now, which is good, because anything they could do now would only diminish it . In the end everything after Some Girls will be a brief footnote.
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Rokyfan
The idea theat the Rolling Stones are going to get togther and write and record a new album is beyond delusional. They have barely worked together for decades and are holding their breaths to get through Hyde Park. Their legacy was written long ago. Nothing they can do can affect it now, which is good, because anything they could do now would only diminish it . In the end everything after Some Girls will be a brief footnote.
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Rokyfan
The idea theat the Rolling Stones are going to get togther and write and record a new album is beyond delusional. They have barely worked together for decades and are holding their breaths to get through Hyde Park. Their legacy was written long ago. Nothing they can do can affect it now, which is good, because anything they could do now would only diminish it . In the end everything after Some Girls will be a brief footnote.
Although I respect your opinion, please consider that many thoughts in recent times regarding the Stones have also been labeled delusional. Many thought the Stones would never perform again, period. They were wrong. Others thought they could never perform at a high level again. They were wrong. Many thought that the Stones would never consider listening in here to check the pulse of their hardcore fan base. They were wrong. Many thought they (as fans) had absolutely no influence on the Stones. They were wrong. Many thought the Stones would never fight for lower ticket prices for their fans. They were wrong. Many thought the Stones would never come together on July 12, 2012 and celebrate their 50th birthday. They were wrong. Many thought that there was no chance that Mick Taylor would ever perform with the band again. They were wrong. Or Bill Wyman. They were wrong. Many thought that Keith Richards was finished. They were wrong.
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Doxa
I asked a fortune teller, and she said:
"can't see really, but there are four options:
(a) They just continue asking teh same guarantee fee, and probably shift the market and hope for the best. This is unlikely since there might not be AEG-like idiot promoters to be found, and AEG surely won't do it again. But it is a big world....
(b) The ticket prices in possible upcoming shows are to be lowered down (as their guarantee fee). Probably they need to change the market target in order not to "lose face" - that is: out of Northern America - at least for a while. Green light from AEG, but that Brandon guy is funnily laughing from a distance...
(c) They will play in smaller places where they can ask tremendous prices for "intimacy" and knowing that there always are enough people to pay the price for the priveleged luxory. This is risky business, but hey, why not? Simply beacuse there wasn't enough wealthy people to fill an ice hockey arena for 600 bucks, there still could be 3000 people to fill a "club" with 3000 bucks or, who knows, 100 people with 500 000 bucks!
(d) Call it quits. The Hyde Park 13th July will be the last show ever, and you Doxa, much to your surprise, will attend to a last Rolling Stones concert ever."
That's what she told me.
- Doxa
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Beginning with right after this tour.
The Rolling Stones are simply the greatest live band in the history of rock 'n roll. They have written some of the greatest songs in rock history. They also have the greatest front man of all time. They really have nothing left to prove as a live act. The only thing left to conquer is the Beatles! Time to rip the title of "Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band Of All Time" from their grasp! Here is how it can be done.
#1. Record new album in early 2014.
#2. Do a strictly club and theater tour during the late spring and into the summer of 2014 featuring said album.
#3. Do a live show featuring the Exile and Some Girls bonus tracks only.
#4. Do one PPV arena show with a mix of the classics and new songs.
#5. Beginning in 2015 do club and theater shows featuring greatest albums.
#6. Do one final PPV stadium event in late summer of 2015 and call it a career. Or, keep going recording new music at the beginning of each new year featuring it in clubs and theaters.
So how would you write their future?
MightyRollingstonescrow... is that you?
James, if you could write the script for the Stones in 2014 and 2015 what would you like to see from them? What could they do over the next two years that could enhance their legacy?
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bam
One last album of new tunes and a few well-chosen covers.
One or more tours, in arenas at lower prices and theaters at higher prices, with the band sitting down for much of the show, playing blues and R&B, as well as their own songs.
Making it about the music instead of the spectacle.
And long life and health.
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NoCode0680
They're just about history.