Re: Keith & Ronny....nothing but crap ?
Date: October 31, 2005 04:16
I don't think I'm who you're thinking of because I hardly posted here between the end of the Licks tour and the start of the ABB tour.
I've had problems with the overall band dynamic, playing to pre-programmed tempos, intrusive keyboards, Chuck instead of Keith conducting the band onstage, guitar volume, inadequate distortion, poor sound for the prices being charged, etc...
These are issues I've had with the band going back to the Licks tour (A lot of people here opened my eyes to these problems, BTW).
But even after I started noticing these things, those criticisms NEVER entered my mind at a show. I was just thrilled to be there and they were always amazing. Then I'd listen to boots and think "yeah, jeez, they screwed that up bad" or "goddamn, those keyboards irritating." But y'know, few people (including myself) notice things like that in real-time...they're too busy rocking out.
But the show I saw in August just fell flat...and with the Stones charging what they're charging, I've EARNED the right to speak my mind.
Stating a critical opinion on SOME aspect of the Stones doesn't mean that I hate them? Just the opposite...I care too much about them to keep my mouth shut.
Do you think saying "Keith and Ronnie aren't what they once were" or "time is catching up to Keith and Ronnie" are OPINIONs? They're not, and anyone who says otherwise loses credibility.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2005-10-31 04:17 by keefriff99.