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Boognish
In my opinion, the Stones should retire. Mick, your health is more important than a band. If you're not 100% then just walk away. No harm in that. You've already proved what you wanted to prove. I think it's a selfish thing for us to discuss when the new tour will be rescheduled. Some things are more important than our own personal enjoyment. Retire from the road, enjoy your remaining days on earth with your family.
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Elmo Lewis
I wouldn't bury him yet. I've had some fairly serious heart events and have recovered nicely - no, I don't exert like Mick does - and feel sure he will do the same.
Maybe not as much running around, but like some have said, who cares? Yes, maybe it's selfish, but I hope to see Mick performing soon.
I play instruments. What I meant by retire was retire from the road. Elton John is doing that. Paul Simon, too. Bowie did it. Glen Campbell. Linda Ronstadt. Lots more. If Mick can't do it anymore, then don't.Quote
Cooltoplady
I never understood the word retire when it comes to musicians or creative artists in general. Did Picasso Tesla or Enstien retire? People that say retire never played an instrument
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BoognishI play instruments. What I meant by retire was retire from the road. Elton John is doing that. Paul Simon, too. Bowie did it. Glen Campbell. Linda Ronstadt. Lots more. If Mick can't do it anymore, then don't.Quote
Cooltoplady
I never understood the word retire when it comes to musicians or creative artists in general. Did Picasso Tesla or Enstien retire? People that say retire never played an instrument
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tumblinbrian
From all reports sounds like everything went very well. No complications.
The recuperation time from these procedures is 2 weeks.
Being very conservative 6 weeks and should be 100%.
They should be able to go in late May/June.
Which is why the July start being rumored baffles me.
June weatherwise is much more forgiving than July.
Just happy everything went well!
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tumblinbrian
From all reports sounds like everything went very well. No complications.
The recuperation time from these procedures is 2 weeks.
Being very conservative 6 weeks and should be 100%.
They should be able to go in late May/June.
Which is why the July start being rumored baffles me.
June weatherwise is much more forgiving than July.
Just happy everything went well!
What you have to remember is he is losing strength and fitness as he recuperates. It will take a while to get back in shape even after he is medically cleared.
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makemeburnthecandle
Once the rescheduled dates are announced we should all buy some of the pricier tickets to show our love and support for him
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makemeburnthecandle
Awesome to see Mick out and about! Once the rescheduled dates are announced we should all buy some of the pricier tickets to show our love and support for him. That would no doubt help in lifting his spirits.
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Big Al
‘Tour ready’? How? It’s a seventy-something strolling in the park. Let him rest; even if it’s indefinite. We’ve enjoyed so much; he’s given so much. Thanks, Sir Michael.
YES! Would rather hear him sing the songs properly instead of all the pointless running around. We get it Mick...you are in great shape-you can still do it. OK. Why continually prove it over and over?? Just sing instead of shout..take your time, maybe if you conserve energy you can add a few more songs to the paltry 19 set. A b-stage with 3-4 blues or R&B numbers from the old days would be a welcome change. You don't have to impress anyone anymore Mick.Quote
Gaetzi
To be honest, I think the running around has gotten ridiculous. Probably a result of stadium era Stones and having to cover so much ground but back in the day it was a lot more dancing and a lot less running around.
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BoognishI play instruments. What I meant by retire was retire from the road. Elton John is doing that. Paul Simon, too. Bowie did it. Glen Campbell. Linda Ronstadt. Lots more. If Mick can't do it anymore, then don't.Quote
Cooltoplady
I never understood the word retire when it comes to musicians or creative artists in general. Did Picasso Tesla or Enstien retire? People that say retire never played an instrument
B B King didn't (played until he died some 90 y.o.), Waters hasn't, Macca hasn't, Clapton hasn't, Buddy Guy hasn't (83 this year), Linda Ronstadt got sick, Dylan hasn't, Santana hasn't etc. They live for their arts / music and do it as long as they can. Robert Redford played his most recent movie as 83, Clint Eastwood as 88.
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BoognishI play instruments. What I meant by retire was retire from the road. Elton John is doing that. Paul Simon, too. Bowie did it. Glen Campbell. Linda Ronstadt. Lots more. If Mick can't do it anymore, then don't.Quote
Cooltoplady
I never understood the word retire when it comes to musicians or creative artists in general. Did Picasso Tesla or Enstien retire? People that say retire never played an instrument
B B King didn't (played until he died some 90 y.o.), Waters hasn't, Macca hasn't, Clapton hasn't, Buddy Guy hasn't (83 this year), Linda Ronstadt got sick, Dylan hasn't, Santana hasn't etc. They live for their arts / music and do it as long as they can. Robert Redford played his most recent movie as 83, Clint Eastwood as 88.
BUT the obvious difference is that the musicians above don't spend a couple of hours running about all over the stage.
The challenge for Mick is wether he can adjust his stage movements at this point in his career. He may not be capable of 'slowing down'.