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StonedRambler
Am I the only one who can see them still touring in their 80s?
I remember after the ABB tour a lot of the people thought this was it - that they wouldn't tour as 70 year old men. Then came the 50s Anniversary show and it was somehow clear that they would so these concerts for their anniversary but nobody thought they would to one complete North America tour the year after. Then after Hyde Park everybody thought these were the last concerts. Then they did Asia and then when L'wren did suicide the future was uncertain again. Nobody knew how Mick would handle it. Then came Oslo and Mick was killin' it. Then Europe, Australia. North America again. South America and Cuba. Then Desert Trip and again Europe. UK tour. Then the bad news with Micks heart. But he does well now and I'm sure he will put on a blast of a show. Whatever came - the Stones figured it our and toured on. For 55 years now. The average life expectancy in England it 80 year. But now look in which shape the average UK citizen is at that age. The Stones are super slim, healthy and fit and it is a wonder how they can deliver these performances at that age. So I think we will still get a few years. But sure, someday the day will come when the rockn'roll circus has to end.
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Stoneage
Hopefully they will stop touring and concentrate on the last album of originals. And then they really deserve a retirement.
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StonedRambler
Am I the only one who can see them still touring in their 80s?
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reg thorpe
Retirement
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Retirement
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I was actually referring to Mick and the boys.
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babyblue
No more shows this hear I think.
Maybe Charlie will throw the towel in.
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babyblue
No more shows this hear I think.
Maybe Charlie will throw the towel in.
I think Keith will throw the towel in.
Lots of obvious advantages to doing residencies that have nothing to do with flight times. I don't see that as a likely choice for them though. But who knows, financial motivation aside, they clearly still love to perform. An annual week long residency or three (London, NY, and Vegas) would work nicely.Quote
StonedRambler
I don't get why so many think they will do residencies at one venue. There are more exausting things that a one hour flight in a private jet every three days.
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MisterDDDDLots of obvious advantages to doing residencies that have nothing to do with flight timesQuote
StonedRambler
I don't get why so many think they will do residencies at one venue. There are more exausting things that a one hour flight in a private jet every three days.
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StonedRambler
To all people who call for retirement. Just don't go to the concerts. Other people still want to see them (including me). Accept that. And maybe this is also the wrong forum for you. This is a fan forum. Why would a fan want his band to retire. The Stones are in an absolutly fantastic shape
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beachbreak
No way Keith throws in the towel.
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StonedRamblerWhat are the advantages of doing residencies?Quote
MisterDDDDLots of obvious advantages to doing residencies that have nothing to do with flight timesQuote
StonedRambler
I don't get why so many think they will do residencies at one venue. There are more exausting things that a one hour flight in a private jet every three days.
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StonedRamblerWhat are the advantages of doing residencies?Quote
MisterDDDDLots of obvious advantages to doing residencies that have nothing to do with flight timesQuote
StonedRambler
I don't get why so many think they will do residencies at one venue. There are more exausting things that a one hour flight in a private jet every three days.
Seriously?
Even if they don't pack/unpack their personal belongings themselves, or the gear, or the stage, or the instruments, et al., they have to pay a crew to do it.
Contrast walking from a hotel room to a private elevator that takes you to the venue (ala Vegas) or a short drive from your own place or hotel in Manhattan, or London etc.. with the ride to an airport, waiting for take off, flight, then another drive and settling in/unpacking at yet another hotel, assuming there were no weather delays etc.
Add in the comfort of being back in your room or home minutes after a show with nothing to do but get ready for the next one where the stage and sound and lights are set.
Obviously the financials are much better when your not paying to transport the gear as well as the crew (plus lodging) that you wouldn't need a fraction of.
Not to mention the savings in promotional/marketing costs etc for the different cities. Doing residencies, provided you can sell them out like they could, would enable them to keep prices obtainable (not necessarily affordable) for the smaller venues.
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bv
Just for the record, this might be the last tour.