eric Wrote:
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> All this talk bout U2 is gettin boring. Yes- they
> probably will out sell the Stones this time
> out.... WHO CARES???? Someone wrote Mick went to a
> show to get ideas... well, how many times did U2
> play Exile or Sticky Fingers or any other of the
> Stones classis's for ideas. U2 is a big band no
> question BUT they are no where near the status of
> the Stones... not even close. I mean, when the
> Stones finally do call it quits.. its the end of
> an era... end of the big ones from the British
> Invasion... U2 ummmmmm never was part of a music
> movement so big nor will they ever be.... yeah
> thier good but they are equally boring as well and
> the Stones even in thier dullest moments are still
> head over heels over U2.... Now remember... when
> it comes to sales of a tour the Stones have not
> played thier last card..yet. Here it is.... How
> much does anyone think the Stones will gross and
> how fast will they sell out shows at crazy prices
> just by saying and marketing thier true "LAST
> TOUR".... to see the end of an era..
> WOW.....nobody will even care about the little boy
> band from Ireland... remember Stones are BIG boy
> music. That last tour will be the tour of all
> tours as far as sell-outs and money grossed.....so
> my point is the stones could out sell anyone
> anytime they want just by playing the trump card!
> Thats my humble opinion.....U2??? WHATEVER!