Because the Stones love what they do, as job and as aim in their life.
Because million of people love what the Stones are doing.
Because only the Stones are able to attract 22 million people at their concerts during 15 years. (Yes, during the years of …“deterioration”, 1989-2003. And still adding…).
Because they are the best and popularest live act in the world.
Because they are able to make a great album (AB
after 43 years of career.
Because despite the bad, if not non - existent, promotion, ABB was #1 on the chart of the worldwide sales during two weeks (last week #8), while a lot of famous rock bands, some of them “legendary names” in the 80s and 90s, are seeing their sales waning a lot. Just see the sales of the Simple Minds album. Also, the sales of the last Pearl Jam and Oasis albums, both best selling bands in the 90s…
But, who knows, perhaps there is another one reason…
Perhaps the Stones are in the sulks seeing on this board a bunch of “fans” (a) nagging about everything (b) very often denying themselves, saying and unsaying (we can discuss about it another time). Who knows…