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That was fantastic, Thanks!
No.
Youre kidding, right? The Stones' M.O. in the last 20 years has been closer to being a 'Vegas' style act than anything else. Aside from a couple of attempts to push their last record in the last year or so, they've barely performed any blues songs on a concert stage for decades. They're more a brand than a band.
For what its worth, Elvis spent far more time on the road in his later years than he did playing Las Vegas.
If the likes of Prince, Elton and others could do seasons of shows in hotels there, then the Stones would do it in a heartbeat if it was practical. Its easy money. The only reason IMO why they dont is that theyre semi-retired from touring and dont play more than two shows a week.
I think Happy Jack was kidding, Gazza. I'd argue their Vegas-style M.O. has been going on for a little more than 20 years... The 1989-1990 tour seems like the start of their Vegas-era IMO.
Just the once, I think..
No.
(still laughing at the 'Elvis was an average singer' comment above)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:13 by Gazza.
You're saying Michael Jackson is overrated?
I'll give you a mulligan on that one.
If you don't golf...a mulligan is a "free do over" b/c you screwed up.
(I agree w/ you about Elvis...except about the "average singer" part. And the Beatles, I agree)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:15 by stickyfingers101.
Elvis didn't "join" the Army...he was drafted.
Wait a minute...promoting drugs was a no-no...or taking drugs?
Elvis was a pill-popping junkie for most of his career. Isn't that what killed him?
Utter nonsense
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:34 by Gazza.
You said they were overrated. I agree w/ you about Elvis and the Beatles.
Not MJ.
MJ = Great voice, great songs, Greatest Performer of All Time (bar NONE).
The Stones are a Band....not a solo act. Big difference.
Mick Jagger's solo work is garbage, IMO...his song writing is crap w/o Keith. He is the 2nd Greatest Performer of All Time (behind MJ). How "good" Mick's voice is would probably start off a whole different debate. I think it is very good, but not up there w/ the "greatest"....it works great w/ his BAND, though.
Beatles are insanely overrated as a band and as solo artists, IMO. I never liked McCartney (but respected his talents) and Lennon is way overrated in almost every musical regard.
Album sales do not necessarily equate w/ musical greatness. Brittney Spears, anybody?
all of this is my uninformed opinion anyway.
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Yes..well, he had other health issues, but the huge consumption of drugs certainly didn't help.
He was also a Republican, dyed his hair, had a fondness for young girls and spent beyond his means.
Worst of all, he never toured the UK.
Still, he had a great singing voice...until the drugs got the better of him.
Talk about your favorite band.
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Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Happy Jack
()
Date: December 20, 2018 16:37
We all know the Beatles met Elvis. Zeppelin met Elvis in the 70s after one of his Vegas shows, but did the Stones ever meet him?
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
DaveG
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Date: December 20, 2018 16:53
I remember reading somewhere that Ronnie saw him perform in Las Vegas, and didn't particularly care for the performance. This was an article from many years ago but can't remember which publication.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
More Hot Rocks
()
Date: December 20, 2018 17:19
he refers to Elvis as a fallen idol. I guess the answer is no.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 17:23 by More Hot Rocks.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 17:23 by More Hot Rocks.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
dcba
()
Date: December 20, 2018 18:03
A tribute to the Elvis they loved : the 50's Elvis, the thin-as-rail Elvis, the sexy Elvis...
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
jlowe
()
Date: December 20, 2018 18:21
I guess for Mick and Keith (and many people) Elvis, musically died when he joined the Army.
Their 'idols' were more Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and the old Blues guys.
They would have little time for his 'Vegas years'.
I mean can you imagine the Stones ever doing Vegas? Far too show biz.
Their 'idols' were more Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and the old Blues guys.
They would have little time for his 'Vegas years'.
I mean can you imagine the Stones ever doing Vegas? Far too show biz.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
35love
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Date: December 20, 2018 18:29
That was fantastic, Thanks!
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: December 20, 2018 18:52
Quote
Happy Jack
We all know the Beatles met Elvis. Zeppelin met Elvis in the 70s after one of his Vegas shows, but did the Stones ever meet him?
No.
Quote
jlowe
I guess for Mick and Keith (and many people) Elvis, musically died when he joined the Army.
Their 'idols' were more Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and the old Blues guys.
They would have little time for his 'Vegas years'.
I mean can you imagine the Stones ever doing Vegas? Far too show biz.
Youre kidding, right? The Stones' M.O. in the last 20 years has been closer to being a 'Vegas' style act than anything else. Aside from a couple of attempts to push their last record in the last year or so, they've barely performed any blues songs on a concert stage for decades. They're more a brand than a band.
For what its worth, Elvis spent far more time on the road in his later years than he did playing Las Vegas.
If the likes of Prince, Elton and others could do seasons of shows in hotels there, then the Stones would do it in a heartbeat if it was practical. Its easy money. The only reason IMO why they dont is that theyre semi-retired from touring and dont play more than two shows a week.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
buttons67
()
Date: December 20, 2018 20:07
ive never got why elvis was so popular.
according to most polls.
3 biggest selling acts of all time were the beatles michael jackson and elvis.
dont get it, they all overrated.
elvis never wrote a song in his life, was an average singer who just happened to wiggle his hips a bit more than most.
according to most polls.
3 biggest selling acts of all time were the beatles michael jackson and elvis.
dont get it, they all overrated.
elvis never wrote a song in his life, was an average singer who just happened to wiggle his hips a bit more than most.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Hairball
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Date: December 20, 2018 20:18
"beatles michael jackson and elvis...they all overrated"...
lol
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Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
BeforeTheyMakeMeRun
()
Date: December 20, 2018 20:45
Quote
GazzaQuote
Happy Jack
We all know the Beatles met Elvis. Zeppelin met Elvis in the 70s after one of his Vegas shows, but did the Stones ever meet him?
No.Quote
jlowe
I guess for Mick and Keith (and many people) Elvis, musically died when he joined the Army.
Their 'idols' were more Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and the old Blues guys.
They would have little time for his 'Vegas years'.
I mean can you imagine the Stones ever doing Vegas? Far too show biz.
Youre kidding, right? The Stones' M.O. in the last 20 years has been closer to being a 'Vegas' style act than anything else. Aside from a couple of attempts to push their last record in the last year or so, they've barely performed any blues songs on a concert stage for decades. They're more a brand than a band.
For what its worth, Elvis spent far more time on the road in his later years than he did playing Las Vegas.
If the likes of Prince, Elton and others could do seasons of shows in hotels there, then the Stones would do it in a heartbeat if it was practical. Its easy money. The only reason IMO why they dont is that theyre semi-retired from touring and dont play more than two shows a week.
I think Happy Jack was kidding, Gazza. I'd argue their Vegas-style M.O. has been going on for a little more than 20 years... The 1989-1990 tour seems like the start of their Vegas-era IMO.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
schillid
()
Date: December 20, 2018 20:53
Did Elvis ever go to a Rolling Stones concert?
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
MisterDDDD
()
Date: December 20, 2018 20:58
Just the once, I think..
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: December 20, 2018 20:59
Quote
schillid
Did Elvis ever go to a Rolling Stones concert?
No.
(still laughing at the 'Elvis was an average singer' comment above)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:13 by Gazza.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
stickyfingers101
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:11
Quote
jlowe
I guess for Mick and Keith (and many people) Elvis, musically died when he joined the Army.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:14 by stickyfingers101.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
stickyfingers101
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:13
Quote
buttons67
ive never got why elvis was so popular.
according to most polls.
3 biggest selling acts of all time were the beatles michael jackson and elvis.
dont get it, they all overrated.
elvis never wrote a song in his life, was an average singer who just happened to wiggle his hips a bit more than most.
You're saying Michael Jackson is overrated?
I'll give you a mulligan on that one.
If you don't golf...a mulligan is a "free do over" b/c you screwed up.
(I agree w/ you about Elvis...except about the "average singer" part. And the Beatles, I agree)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:15 by stickyfingers101.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
stickyfingers101
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:15
Quote
jlowe
I guess for Mick and Keith (and many people) Elvis, musically died when he joined the Army.
Their 'idols' were more Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and the old Blues guys.
They would have little time for his 'Vegas years'.
I mean can you imagine the Stones ever doing Vegas? Far too show biz.
Elvis didn't "join" the Army...he was drafted.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
keithglimmer
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:15
Elvis really disliked the Stones especially Mick. He thought he was gay and that the Stones were promoting illegal drug use (two big no-one in Ep's book).
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
stickyfingers101
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:18
Quote
keithglimmer
Elvis really disliked the Stones especially Mick. He thought he was gay and that the Stones were promoting illegal drug use (two big no-one in Ep's book).
Wait a minute...promoting drugs was a no-no...or taking drugs?
Elvis was a pill-popping junkie for most of his career. Isn't that what killed him?
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
buttons67
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:26
i never said the beatles, michael jackson and elvis went good.
i think people have misunderstood my comment.its just in my opinion they are not the best 3 artists of all time.
the beatles had some great songs, but a lot of very average ones too. and many that wouldnt sound out of place on a childrens tv channel. yellow submarine sounds like something from a kids panto. the were good, but a lot of their songs escape critisism in a way that a lot of stones songs dont.
michael jackson, was ok, not my cup of tea, whenever i get into a debate about him, people say yes but hes a great dancer, maybe so but we were discussing him as a singer songwriter, he is way overrated.
and finally elvis, is he really that good to be joint 3rd in the biggest selling artist list, i think not. couldnt write a song for a start, sang average stuff others wrote for him.
the rolling stones are better than those 3 in my opinion. with many great underrated songs that never really got much credit. the stones had overrated songs too. its only rock and roll and start me up as good examples.
i think people have misunderstood my comment.its just in my opinion they are not the best 3 artists of all time.
the beatles had some great songs, but a lot of very average ones too. and many that wouldnt sound out of place on a childrens tv channel. yellow submarine sounds like something from a kids panto. the were good, but a lot of their songs escape critisism in a way that a lot of stones songs dont.
michael jackson, was ok, not my cup of tea, whenever i get into a debate about him, people say yes but hes a great dancer, maybe so but we were discussing him as a singer songwriter, he is way overrated.
and finally elvis, is he really that good to be joint 3rd in the biggest selling artist list, i think not. couldnt write a song for a start, sang average stuff others wrote for him.
the rolling stones are better than those 3 in my opinion. with many great underrated songs that never really got much credit. the stones had overrated songs too. its only rock and roll and start me up as good examples.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:33
.Quote
keithglimmer
Elvis really disliked the Stones especially Mick. He thought he was gay
Utter nonsense
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018-12-20 21:34 by Gazza.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
stickyfingers101
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:46
Quote
buttons67
i never said the beatles, michael jackson and elvis went good.
i think people have misunderstood my comment.its just in my opinion they are not the best 3 artists of all time.
the beatles had some great songs, but a lot of very average ones too. and many that wouldnt sound out of place on a childrens tv channel. yellow submarine sounds like something from a kids panto. the were good, but a lot of their songs escape critisism in a way that a lot of stones songs dont.
michael jackson, was ok, not my cup of tea, whenever i get into a debate about him, people say yes but hes a great dancer, maybe so but we were discussing him as a singer songwriter, he is way overrated.
and finally elvis, is he really that good to be joint 3rd in the biggest selling artist list, i think not. couldnt write a song for a start, sang average stuff others wrote for him.
the rolling stones are better than those 3 in my opinion. with many great underrated songs that never really got much credit. the stones had overrated songs too. its only rock and roll and start me up as good examples.
You said they were overrated. I agree w/ you about Elvis and the Beatles.
Not MJ.
MJ = Great voice, great songs, Greatest Performer of All Time (bar NONE).
The Stones are a Band....not a solo act. Big difference.
Mick Jagger's solo work is garbage, IMO...his song writing is crap w/o Keith. He is the 2nd Greatest Performer of All Time (behind MJ). How "good" Mick's voice is would probably start off a whole different debate. I think it is very good, but not up there w/ the "greatest"....it works great w/ his BAND, though.
Beatles are insanely overrated as a band and as solo artists, IMO. I never liked McCartney (but respected his talents) and Lennon is way overrated in almost every musical regard.
Album sales do not necessarily equate w/ musical greatness. Brittney Spears, anybody?
all of this is my uninformed opinion anyway.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Rockman
()
Date: December 20, 2018 21:54
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Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Munichhilton
()
Date: December 20, 2018 22:11
Elvis co-wrote a handful of very good tunes."That's someone you never forget" comes to mind. In the 60s and 70s people were beating down the door to get Elvis to sing one of their songs. He had thousands to choose from some great songwriters...
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
jlowe
()
Date: December 20, 2018 22:34
Quote
stickyfingers101Quote
keithglimmer
Elvis really disliked the Stones especially Mick. He thought he was gay and that the Stones were promoting illegal drug use (two big no-one in Ep's book).
Wait a minute...promoting drugs was a no-no...or taking drugs?
Elvis was a pill-popping junkie for most of his career. Isn't that what killed him?
Yes..well, he had other health issues, but the huge consumption of drugs certainly didn't help.
He was also a Republican, dyed his hair, had a fondness for young girls and spent beyond his means.
Worst of all, he never toured the UK.
Still, he had a great singing voice...until the drugs got the better of him.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
Ket
()
Date: December 21, 2018 01:11
I have changed my opinion on Elvis, I used to say he was vastly overrated,couldnt write songs... but after listinig to his early work again recently he really was original. I mean the Sun Sessions tracks were so brilliant how they drew on different influences.
Re: Did the Stones ever meet Elvis?
Posted by:
timbernardis
()
Date: December 21, 2018 02:20
well, he ain't the king of rock n roll. That's Chuck, baby.
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