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Torres
The purpose of this multiple username thread discussion is to make fools of those who want to give an honest opinion about the always provocative title. I think it's pathetic, and I can't understand why in a forum with so clear and supervised rules, this shite keeps occurring.
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Keith had one howler at each of the two shows I saw recently: He started his second Sympathy solo in the wrong key in Philly 6/21, and he started IORR in the wrong key (leading to a restart) in DC three nights later. But otherwise, he played fine.
Jagger was a bit pitch-challenged on a couple songs in Philly too (Emotional Rescue and Brown Sugar). So it's not like Keith is the only one acting septagenarian occasionally.
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Don't misunderstand me, I love Keith Richards. He is the ultimate rock 'n roll warrior, a real battler, the Brett Favre of rock 'n roll, and my hero. But it is obvious that his time has passed. I really think this Saturday night should be it for my hero. As much as it pains me to say it, it is time for Keith to lay down his guitar and let the Stones roll on. Not saying he couldn't be involved with the writing of a new album, or that he couldn't guest (in Mick Taylor fashion) but it's (sadly) time for the Stones to look in another direction.
It was painful watching both Joe Namath and Muhammad Ali at the end of their great careers. I am feeling the same thing with Keith. He should do the noble thing and step down after Saturday night and let the mighty Stones roll on.
Dear TheLoneRangerRidesAgain,
F*** off, you very silly person
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ab
I haven't heard a recording yet, but in the house it was obvious right away that Keith started IORR in the wrong key. Jagger pulled the plug on it, but it took them a bit to get Wood's attention to start it over.
Once I get around to making CDs of it, I'll figure out exactly what key he started in instead of B.
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slew
This is not a good post. if you do not have Keith you do not have the Rolling Stones. That is all I am posting on this one.
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alimente
No he shouldn't. Because the solution is quite easy: Keith should avoid any opening riffs and any solos that are not Chuck Berry-style like It's Only Rock'n'Roll. Ronnie could take over the openings. Ronnie and Mick Taylor could share the guitar solo duties. And Keith? He should lay a "solid rhythm down". No more, no less. It would work. And it would sound great.
But, most importantly: It would still be the Rolling Stones.
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By the way...Joe Namath would have won his playoffgame witth the Rams if the idiot coach had let him play...so just let Keith play...don't be an idiot...
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TheLoneRangerRidesAgain
Don't misunderstand me, I love Keith Richards. He is the ultimate rock 'n roll warrior, a real battler, the Brett Favre of rock 'n roll, and my hero. But it is obvious that his time has passed. I really think this Saturday night should be it for my hero. As much as it pains me to say it, it is time for Keith to lay down his guitar and let the Stones roll on. Not saying he couldn't be involved with the writing of a new album, or that he couldn't guest (in Mick Taylor fashion) but it's (sadly) time for the Stones to look in another direction.
It was painful watching both Joe Namath and Muhammad Ali at the end of their great careers. I am feeling the same thing with Keith. He should do the noble thing and step down after Saturday night and let the mighty Stones roll on.
Dear TheLoneRangerRidesAgain,
F*** off, you very silly person
The OP just likes to stir things up with these outlandish half-baked scenarios--as if original core members would or could ever be replaced after 50 years! It's just tabloid bloggery, intended to instigate controversy over themes that don't really exist (like the Sons of Beatles).
In the U.S. years back there was this TV "personality" named Jerry Springer. Same idea. Perhaps you've heard of him--before he took to posting here under a plethora of names while provoking people with the same old fluff-ridden themes.
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This is silly. On the other hand, he does need to "play within himself."
On a side note, there are many ways to defend Keith, but saying he is better than 06' and 07' is not one.
But he is playing better than 2006-2007. It's a valid point.
I've got a 3 year old granddaughter that is better than 06',07'.....and she doesn't play at all.
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BluzDude
Keith is playing better than ABB tour, I think most of the fans would agree he sounds like he belongs.....
But lets just say that he couldn't play anymore because his arthritis or brain issues prevented him from doing so....and lets say he still had the energy to be on stage for 2 hours a show.....even then he shouldn't lay his guitar down, no he should keep it on, keep playing it....just don't plug him in....the fans want to see him, or it wouldn't be the Rolling Stones.
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BlackHat
Perhaps they should call Eric Clapton.
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Braincapers
NO KEITH = NO STONES
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71Tele
Let's see. Next is your proposal to have one of the Sons of Beatles take over for him, right?
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rollmops
No, No and fvck no. I've seen keith twice on this tour, Philly #1 and DC and keith was great. He is essential to the band like Mick is too. He fuvks up sometimes but we know that. i totally disagree with you Loneranger.
Rock and roll,
Mops
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mickschix
Simply ridiculous to think the Stones would EVER perform as the Rolling Stones without Keith. Even with all the nonsense that he caused for Mick and the band, they would not go on without him.....Not even worth speculating about.
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Beast
Best thing for this person is to ride off into the sunset, never to be seen or heard of again.
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Dutchfan
Without Keith, no Stones!! Just leave his guitar out, there's nothing left. Their music wouldn't have any power! Give him a bit of a break here! Keith is no Clapton or Knopfler! Keith plays with a certain feel and NOBODY can play like that. I agree that he doesn't play like he used to. The Stones have never been flawlees live but that's part of their charm. It's only rock and roll!
OK, but can you explain what happened the other night with SMU? This is an awful way to start a show.
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TheLoneRangerRidesAgain
Don't misunderstand me, I love Keith Richards. He is the ultimate rock 'n roll warrior, a real battler, the Brett Favre of rock 'n roll, and my hero. But it is obvious that his time has passed. I really think this Saturday night should be it for my hero. As much as it pains me to say it, it is time for Keith to lay down his guitar and let the Stones roll on. Not saying he couldn't be involved with the writing of a new album, or that he couldn't guest (in Mick Taylor fashion) but it's (sadly) time for the Stones to look in another direction.
It was painful watching both Joe Namath and Muhammad Ali at the end of their great careers. I am feeling the same thing with Keith. He should do the noble thing and step down after Saturday night and let the mighty Stones roll on.
Friend, please.. Let's cut out the crap
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GasLightStreet
I listened to that re-start of IORR and have yet to figure out what he did that was wrong/bad.
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TheLoneRangerRidesAgain
Don't misunderstand me, I love Keith Richards. He is the ultimate rock 'n roll warrior, a real battler, the Brett Favre of rock 'n roll, and my hero. But it is obvious that his time has passed. I really think this Saturday night should be it for my hero. As much as it pains me to say it, it is time for Keith to lay down his guitar and let the Stones roll on. Not saying he couldn't be involved with the writing of a new album, or that he couldn't guest (in Mick Taylor fashion) but it's (sadly) time for the Stones to look in another direction.
It was painful watching both Joe Namath and Muhammad Ali at the end of their great careers. I am feeling the same thing with Keith. He should do the noble thing and step down after Saturday night and let the mighty Stones roll on.
UNLESS YOU WERE THERE, YOUR OPINION IS JUST NEGATIVE AND NOT GROUNDED IN REALITY. He is not perfect, but he is doing FANTASTIC on this tour. Has been the entire tour. Sure some gigs are better than others, but it was that way on EVERY tour they have ever done.
So how come so many so called guitar experts around here disagree with you? And what about the intro the other night to SMU? You know it's bad when my ears cringe!
Your posts make my testicles cringe on a daily basis.
So he should retire based on a flubbed note at the start of a show that you werent at and havent even heard the rest of?
Its not for us or anyone to tell someone to retire. If we dont like it, we can always stop buying tickets, records, watching audience you tube clips or posting on websites.
You might wanna try it. It could well be therapeutic. For everyone concerned.
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cineplexed2
Ironic post coming now. On the last tour, I would have agreed with your unpopular opinion.
But from what I saw at Barclay Center in December and in many videos of subsequent shows I have watched since, Keith seems much more dedicated and focused than he has in many years.
This is The Stones at 70. It's the reality of the band. Take or leave. But don;t ask them to.
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GasLightStreet
EXCITING!! Very Popular Opionion: You And All Your Names Should Quit Posting Such Inanity And Stay Away Forever!