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buttons67
not just from the point of view of the band being active, and making records, doing concerts, releasing old concerts, releasing the vaults, but when the day comes that they no longer exist as the rolling stones for whatever reason, ive always wondered how long it would take for every other avenue of stones commercial activity to dry up.
maybe depend on a few things, probably how many concerts from the past can be released till there cant be anything new, and the point where the vaults dry up or become just not interesting.
would like to think theres plenty more in the tank to keep me going for a couple more decades.
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NICOS
They will stop when they drop............... The Stones will never announce the end ...
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NICOS
They will stop when they drop............... The Stones will never announce the end ...
Not the question posed.
The question is how long will they be viable (successful) after the end...
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swimtothemoon
The merchandising of archive releases can probably continue for many years. However, without them touring and the fan base getting older - the financial returns on these releases will gradually decrease.
As far as the band touring they will do as they say and keep going as long as they can. They seem to have a very workable touring scheduel - performing approximately two shows per week for 6-7 weeks on tour. If somthing happens to Mick or Keith they will be done though. The big question is if somthing would happen to Ronnie's or Charlie's health. In this event would they call it quits as a band? I'm not sure what the answer is in that scenario but it probably depends on the timing and specifically their commitments at the time.
If Mick's voice or energy level would begin to slip, I think that would bring
the touring to a halt. Mick strikes me as a perfectionist who would not want
to tarnish his legacy. In reality though I belive their core audience would
accept a "scaled down" show in the future; however I'm not so sure Mick could
accept this. I sincerely hope they continue as long as possible.
You're so right...the late night talk shows were mercilessly mocking them for doing the STEEL WHEELS tour...and they weren't even 50!Quote
FickyStingers
The question is ridiculous for someone like me. i saw the Stones first time in 1975. They were allegedly 'old' then as they were certainly no longer teenagers. In facts , they were in their early 30's! They eere even more ancient for Steel Wheels Tour! Then the 'geezers' were in their mid-forties! It seemed ridiculous that Jagger could still be Jagger at age 50. But he pulled it off. It seemed ridiculous that Jagger could still be Jagger at 60. but he pulled it off. It absofu€k!nglutely seemed impossible that Jagger could still be Jagger at 70! But I was in Ohio Stadium this past May and he pulled it off! Jagger has the body of a little pixie and he trains like an athlete. No, no, no....I have learned my lesson. surely Jagger CAN STILL BE Jagger at 80! My only concern: How much is my damn ticket gonna cost - because I WILL BE THERE! And on that day, I will be around 65 myself!
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ouroux58
As long as you have money, They Will Be There ...