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Didn't want to start a separate thread, and thought this was topical in a way:
[www.rollingstone.com]
Tony retires after cancellation of 2021 tour due to COVID. Mind you, he is 95.
The family wants him to keep touring at 95, six years into Alzheimer's, but his doctors have prevailed, thank god. When I saw the story I thought of Mick, 20 years from now. From what I know of his family, I don't see them doing this.
By the way, there was nothing that said that Covid had anything to do with the cancellations. It was his age and condition, as the article says. You made up "due to COVID," no?
I think I read the ditched the tour due to COVID but if I'm wrong mea culpa.
Most of the articles I've seen mention the long break due to covid as a big factor.
"Moreover, Tony’s 2020-21 Tour was going to be his last tour due to his disease. After the long pause cause by COVID-19, Tony was all set to resume his Fall 2021 Tour in September."
[tecake.com]
Yeah, thanks Mr. DDDD. I did think I read that but at age 95 you had to think the retirement was imminent.
Sad that they couldn't do their desired 'finale' tour. Saw him 9 or 10 years ago. Absolutely fantastic.
Beating a dead horse:
You're thanking him for confirming you were wrong to say that the tour was cancelled due to covid, rather than that the tour, which had been delayed due to covid, was cancelled due to Bennett's worsening physical condition and his manager/son's fear that, after the pandemic delay, it was such that he would fall or something after they pushed him on stage.
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I'd say you're taking the dead horse, dressing it up in a dress and having unspeakable carnal pleasures with it.
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I'd say you're taking the dead horse, dressing it up in a dress and having unspeakable carnal pleasures with it.
I guess you would say that, lacking a cogent response.
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I think I read the ditched the tour due to COVID but if I'm wrong mea culpa.
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Rokyfan
From the NY Daily News:
“His (Tony's) continued health is the most important part of this,” his son explained. “And when we heard the doctors — when Tony’s wife, Susan heard them — she said, ‘Absolutely not.’ He’ll be doing other things, but not those upcoming shows. It’s not the singing aspect but, rather, the traveling. Look, he gets tired. The decision is being made that doing concerts now is just too much for him. We don’t want him to fall on stage, for instance — something as simple as that.”
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I think I read the ditched the tour due to COVID but if I'm wrong mea culpa.
Nice way to respond to a (perceived) error. Discussion shoulda ended there imo.
As pointed out, many articles listed covid as a factor,even in the header.
And indeed it was, just not in the way people who just read a headline or assume things would take it. Not on you.
But great mic drops, kind of a shame they'll get deleted.
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what makes you so sure?
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crawdaddy
Not sure if the subject of how the whole of The Rolling Stones entourage are going to keep Covid infections well away from 'The Rolling Stones Bubble', so to speak.
It's not going to be Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Steve all on their lonesome all the time.
I'm confident Team Rolling Stones will have it all planned as soon as the rehearsals get underway.
As we have seen with other bands and performers, just one infection in the Camp can cause a gig postponement/cancellation or even a whole Tour.
It's not gonna happen with The Rolling Stones I'm sure.
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Not sure if the subject of how the whole of The Rolling Stones entourage are going to keep Covid infections well away from 'The Rolling Stones Bubble', so to speak.
It's not going to be Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Steve all on their lonesome all the time.
I'm confident Team Rolling Stones will have it all planned as soon as the rehearsals get underway.
As we have seen with other bands and performers, just one infection in the Camp can cause a gig postponement/cancellation or even a whole Tour.
It's not gonna happen with The Rolling Stones I'm sure.
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Best venue? Inside the tent at Robert Kraft's private party in Gillette Stadium.
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In Austin they are going to be in that "Super Stage" area on the map? Any idea what the capacity is going to be there? Because you are right: Austin is a totally kool city, and that with camping and all looks to be a nice adventure. If it comes down to it and you decide you cannot go, send me an email and maybe I could take your ticket off your hands! Otherwise, I would encourage you to go, could well be the most laid back of any of the show in this run.
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I’ve traveled to Austin for F1 race several times; agree that it should be a good weekend so long as it stays dry and not too cold.
COTA rarely provides official information on capacity for the Formula 1 race, so I wouldn’t expect them to provide figures for Stones show. F1 capacity is listed around 120,000, so I’d guess 60,000-70,000, give or take.
(Note that the map in this string may be “aspirational” at best; I’m not sure I’d describe that collection pond out by Lot F as adequate for “fishing and boating” for example. The cart track by Lot A can be fun, though…)
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I’ve traveled to Austin for F1 race several times; agree that it should be a good weekend so long as it stays dry and not too cold.
COTA rarely provides official information on capacity for the Formula 1 race, so I wouldn’t expect them to provide figures for Stones show. F1 capacity is listed around 120,000, so I’d guess 60,000-70,000, give or take.
(Note that the map in this string may be “aspirational” at best; I’m not sure I’d describe that collection pond out by Lot F as adequate for “fishing and boating” for example. The cart track by Lot A can be fun, though…)
Already pre-paid for one of the shuttle busses (x2 that they wouldn't refund), so now I'm more likely to go just to have them make good on it
Ever taken one for race days?
Will likely take some extra patience regardless..
Looks like a perfect spot for those with rv's..
I believe I did my last concert/camp situation at Desert Trip (was a blast btw)