Mick Jagger to Other Bands: Make Every Show Count

By MESFIN FEKADU, April 9 2015


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NEW YORK (AP) — The only goal The Rolling Stones have left in their career is to rock on till the wheels fall off.

"The only goal left is to see how far we can run the string," Keith Richards, 71, said, laughing, in an interview Wednesday. "The band feels great about playing. I mean, you couldn't get these guys to do anything if they didn't wanna. It's what we do, so we're just hoping for a great summer."

The Stones — who've played together for more than 50 years — will kick off a 15-city stadium tour of North America on May 24 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

Mick Jagger, in a separate interview, said the advice he would give other bands who want to play as long as the Stones is to make every show count.

"Every night the audience is like a challenge for me. Every time you go out there it's different. You think it's the same show, but it's a different show, different place, different audience," said Jagger, 71. "For a younger band, you got to bring a sense of uniqueness to every show you do and you got to sort of try somehow to forgot — even though it appears to everyone it's the same show — but to yourself it's always got something different and special about it."

Life on the road isn't for everyone, Jagger said: "I'm not sure if all young bands want to stay on the road as long as we have," he said with a laugh. "Maybe they'll want to do something else."

The band, which includes Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood, played arenas instead of stadiums for their "50 & Counting" tour in 2012 and 2013. On the Zip Code tour, they will visit AT&T Stadium in Dallas; the LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee; and Comerica Park in Detroit, among other cities.

"Stadiums, I love them, especially when the weather's on our side, when God joins the band," Richards said. "It's really nice to play indoors and auditoriums with a controlled environment, but at the same time, it's a different feeling playing outside, especially stadiums ... It's a looser feeling.

Pre-sale tickets went on sale Wednesday and general tickets start Monday. The tour also celebrates the June 9 re-release of the Stones' seminal 1971 album, "Sticky Fingers." It features songs like "Brown Sugar," ''Wild Horses" and "Moonlight Mile."

"Mick and I have been talking, 'Maybe we just sort of go up there and play the whole album,'" Richards recalled. "But I don't know if it will come to that."

"There are a lot of ballads on the album so maybe I'll mix up those," Jagger said. "Most of the fast tunes on the album we do quite often, so some of the slow ones we don't."

They will start rehearsals in early May, Jagger said.

"Physically there's quite a lot of workouts and getting your fitness level a bit higher. But I have to do, you know, dance work outs and prep for my dance and prep for the vocals," Jagger said. "You're pushing yourself to a limit, but a containable limit because you don't want to screw up and you don't want to get injured, so you try to get as fit as possible."

Jagger said he listens to a number of genres when dancing, from reggae to blues to rock and electronic dance acts like David Guetta and Calvin Harris.

"Yeah, I listen to that stuff," he said of the international DJs. "And trap (music) and stuff. I put everything on. When I do the dance workouts, I just do a mixture of everything."

Richards said he's completed a solo album that is in "bed and ready to wake up I think later on this year." Jagger has also worked on new music.

"I been writing this week ... I've written a lot of new songs lately, but we haven't recorded them yet," he said, adding that the songs are about "just life in general, different subjects, personal things, social things."

The last stop on the Stones' Zip Code tour is July 15 at the Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City, Canada. But Richards said more dates may follow.

"I hear South America is on the cards somewhere around October, November, so we ain't stopping yet," he said.

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The last stop on the Stones' Zip Code tour is July 15 at the Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City, Canada. But Richards said more dates may follow.

"I hear South America is on the cards somewhere around October, November, so we ain't stopping yet," he said.


CE

I guess that's it for North America after the Quebec show?

I could easily see Denver, Phoenix, New Orleans, Miami and another Texas Date

to be added on

They really got to add an Anchorage show. We're starving up here!

wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

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They really got to add an Anchorage show. We're starving up here!

Ya know, that would be really cool if they added a show up there. One of the coolest things they ever did. Slide an arena or theatre show into that May 27 slot.

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I guess that's it for North America after the Quebec show?

Something tells me that he's referring to small gigs. (I could easily be wrong, of course!).

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I guess that's it for North America after the Quebec show?

No, it's about South America somewhere around October, November

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I guess that's it for North America after the Quebec show?

No, it's about South America somewhere around October, November

True when he's talking about the 2015/6 tour. But sometimes one has to read between the lines with KR & MJ interviews.

CE

I seriously doubt any major dates will be added in the US or Canada for that matter, hopefully they will continue the tour to other countries while the gears are in motion. If the stadiums had sold out in a couple of hours I would be more likely to believe in the possibly of additional US or Canadian shows, although a small unannounced venue would be very cool.

However CE, if you have heard any specific rumors about any add'l North American shows, small or large, pre- tour or post tour I'm all ears.

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However CE, if you have heard any specific rumors about any add'l North American shows, small or large, pre- tour or post tour I'm all ears. smoking smiley

I haven't heard of any new big stadium shows (ie. Toronto). But there's chatter about smaller/surprise gigs.

I'm certain BV will let these faithful fans know as soon as possible IF these small gigs come to pass.......as I always say......."God willing; good health".

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wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

Yes from Alaska. They've never played up here that I'm aware of, and that's something you'd hear about up here! I'll be driving down for Nashville and hopefully a couple other shows.



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They really got to add an Anchorage show. We're starving up here!

Ya know, that would be really cool if they added a show up there. One of the coolest things they ever did. Slide an arena or theatre show into that May 27 slot.

We would be stoked! Of course I'll be in lower 48 May 27 so would have to hustle back up here.

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wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

Yes from Alaska. They've never played up here that I'm aware of, and that's something you'd hear about up here! I'll be driving down for Nashville and hopefully a couple other shows.

What's the biggest venue they could play? I lived in Alaska for a couple years in the 70s. Is Anchorage still bigger than Fairbanks?

South America yesssssss

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wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

Yes from Alaska. They've never played up here that I'm aware of, and that's something you'd hear about up here! I'll be driving down for Nashville and hopefully a couple other shows.

Wow. How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Nashville?

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wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

Yes from Alaska. They've never played up here that I'm aware of, and that's something you'd hear about up here! I'll be driving down for Nashville and hopefully a couple other shows.

What's the biggest venue they could play? I lived in Alaska for a couple years in the 70s. Is Anchorage still bigger than Fairbanks?

Probably the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage (8,700 capacity). James Brown, KISS, and Elton John have played there. It's where our semi-pro hockey team plays. In August we have Alaska State Fair in Palmer, outdoor venue and we always get bands like Ted Nugent, Flock Of Seagulls etc trying to make comeback.



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wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

Yes from Alaska. They've never played up here that I'm aware of, and that's something you'd hear about up here! I'll be driving down for Nashville and hopefully a couple other shows.

What's the biggest venue they could play? I lived in Alaska for a couple years in the 70s. Is Anchorage still bigger than Fairbanks?

Probably the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage (8,700 capacity). James Brown, KISS, and Elton John have played there. It's where our semi-pro hockey team plays. In August we have Alaska State Fair in Palmer, outdoor venue and we always get bands like Ted Nugent, Flock Of Seagulls etc trying to make comeback.

That's where they ought to do the Sticky Fingers show.

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wow you're from Alaska? did they ever play up there?

Yes from Alaska. They've never played up here that I'm aware of, and that's something you'd hear about up here! I'll be driving down for Nashville and hopefully a couple other shows.

Wow. How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Nashville?

Well, I just drove from Alaska, all around the U.S. (furthest point was Pensacola Florida), and then back in four months...but that was a mid-life crisis road trip

You can drive from AK to Bellingham, WA in 3 very long days, but give yourself 5 to be safe. And then it's a cruise to Nashville lol! I plan on trying to see other shows too, so any tips on places to stay/hide my car in each city are appreciated!

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Wow. How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Nashville?

Anchorage -> Nashville is about 4000 miles

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Wow. How long does it take to drive from Alaska to Nashville?

Anchorage -> Nashville is about 4000 miles

I've Driven from L.A. to Washington DC in 3 nights and 4 days by myself, but this seems like a real challenge

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Thanks kindly! I don't have the time nor energy to check this site often. To say the least, no time to read every thread.

Again......merci bien!

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I could easily see Denver, Phoenix, New Orleans, Miami and another Texas Date

to be added on

Me too, and Southern California or Northern California and the West Coast in general.

We are HUNGRY for the the Stones right now.

no metlife stadium is a real bummer

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Thanks kindly! I don't have the time nor energy to check this site often. To say the least, no time to read every thread.

It only takes a minute to use the search function

I know it's hopeless....but there IS A BIG FOOTBALL STADIUM, Sam Boyd Stadium, in Las Vegas they could do if they want a stadium, or else the MGM if thy want an arena,...hopeless, I know , but still.....Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas,Vegas.....with also more West Coast stops and/or Phoenix

Also, thought I might as well mention, if the Stones want a much smaller venue for whenever-in-the-future-or in case any one else is interested in Vegas options, a couple years ago they built The Smith Center For Performing Arts. It has more than one theatre in it. The largest has a little over 2,000 seats. It is not located on The Strip. It's near downtown, but far away enough to not be right there in the thick of things in Fremont Street Experience area. It was built for real good acoustics Touring Broadway shows and things like concerts with Boz Scaggs are upcoming soon. It's really a classy place, is home to the ballet & .symphony. It's a good addition to the more usual Las Vegas venues.

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I know it's hopeless....but there IS A BIG FOOTBALL STADIUM, Sam Boyd Stadium, in Las Vegas they could do if they want a stadium, or else the MGM if thy want an arena,...hopeless, I know , but still.....Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas, Vegas,Vegas.....with also more West Coast stops and/or Phoenix

Also, thought I might as well mention, if the Stones want a much smaller venue for whenever-in-the-future-or in case any one else is interested in Vegas options, a couple years ago they built The Smith Center For Performing Arts. It has more than one theatre in it. The largest has a little over 2,000 seats. It is not located on The Strip. It's near downtown, but far away enough to not be right there in the thick of things in Fremont Street Experience area. It was built for real good acoustics Touring Broadway shows and things like concerts with Boz Scaggs are upcoming soon. It's really a classy place, is home to the ballet & .symphony. It's a good addition to the more usual Las Vegas venues.

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I saw Paul McCartney at Sam Boyd Stadium back in 1993 or so. It's a great stadium for a show. I really enjoyed it.

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"I hear South America is on the cards somewhere around October, November, so we ain't stopping yet," he said.
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Funny to see Keith Richards speaks like an average IORR poster. "I hear that..." "rumours say they will..." "the band might..."

Poor Keith! Cmon crack the whip take the power from Jagger's hands. Organize a tour à la Winos 1988 : small venues only with a 50$ tix.
You won't make a buck but fans will love you forever!



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