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angee
You know what? Hearing the reaction of a brand new fan after the Las Vegas show last November was heart-warming. This band, without Charlie, overwhelmed the young woman I met in the airport. She and her mom had seen the show the night before.
She said, that the music infiltrated her whole body and mind, that the concert was more than a band playing music, it was an "experience," a life-changing one.
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Rocky Dijon
There isn't supposed to be dogmatic discussions for an ecumenical council to determine what a true Stones fan believes.
I'm thinking this is a good idea and how we overlooked it in the past is beyond me.
I nominate myself as chair, and Rocky, as you came up with this idea, you can be vice-chair.
First meeting is April 1st, 10:00 am GMT.
The council is not a worth of shit, nor I will not accept any its authority, if I'm not in.
- Doxa
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Rocky Dijon
There isn't supposed to be dogmatic discussions for an ecumenical council to determine what a true Stones fan believes.
I'm thinking this is a good idea and how we overlooked it in the past is beyond me.
I nominate myself as chair, and Rocky, as you came up with this idea, you can be vice-chair.
First meeting is April 1st, 10:00 am GMT.
The council is not a worth of shit, nor I will not accept any its authority, if I'm not in.
- Doxa
Great…another patriarchy.
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Four Stone Walls
It cannot be denied that they have not been an active creative band for a long long time now. Pity.
I wish they would create.
Atb,
Eddy
Do you know their age?
Do people create a lot in their late 70's?
How old are you?
Also, this is a thread about touring, not about making new albums.
Please stay on topic.
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Rocky Dijon
There isn't supposed to be dogmatic discussions for an ecumenical council to determine what a true Stones fan believes.
I'm thinking this is a good idea and how we overlooked it in the past is beyond me.
I nominate myself as chair, and Rocky, as you came up with this idea, you can be vice-chair.
First meeting is April 1st, 10:00 am GMT.
The council is not a worth of shit, nor I will not accept any its authority, if I'm not in.
- Doxa
Great…another patriarchy.
This one should have a token woman or two.
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bv
Most people who complain have never seen the Stones live without Charlie.
I don't care about those who complain.
Go and see a Stones show with Steve Jordan on drums. For real. Live. Not youtube.
Then tell me what you think.
If you don't like it, then fine. Enjoy your past memories.
Meanwhile, half a million fans will still enjoy every new tour.
I am not complaining. Please be clear on that.
I am explaining.
Mick + Keith + Ronnie + two session musicians do not a band called The Rolling Stones make.
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It cannot be denied that they have not been an active creative band for a long long time now. Pity.
I wish they would create.
Atb,
Eddy
Do you know their age?
Do people create a lot in their late 70's?
How old are you?
Also, this is a thread about touring, not about making new albums.
Please stay on topic.
Yes, I know their age.
Some do create in their late seventies - Dylan, N Young
Eddy
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It cannot be denied that they have not been an active creative band for a long long time now. Pity.
I wish they would create.
Atb,
Eddy
Do you know their age?
Do people create a lot in their late 70's?
How old are you?
Also, this is a thread about touring, not about making new albums.
Please stay on topic.
Yes, I know their age.
Some do create in their late seventies - Dylan, N Young
Eddy
Dylan and N.Young are solo artists. Not a band.That's the all point.
which band "create" something new after 60yold or so?
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Rocky Dijon
There isn't supposed to be dogmatic discussions for an ecumenical council to determine what a true Stones fan believes.
I'm thinking this is a good idea and how we overlooked it in the past is beyond me.
I nominate myself as chair, and Rocky, as you came up with this idea, you can be vice-chair.
First meeting is April 1st, 10:00 am GMT.
The council is not a worth of shit, nor I will not accept any its authority, if I'm not in.
- Doxa
Great…another patriarchy.
This one should have a token woman or two.
Do you even understand the meaning of patriarchy? How is that possible if we allow women?
I would in the alternative, suggest something that could include both women and men, an oligarchy, but I think a but of additional oligarchs running around wouldn't be beneficial.
And Doxa, you are of course invited. I know you enjoy writing...and we'll need a scribe for the meetings.
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It cannot be denied that they have not been an active creative band for a long long time now. Pity.
I wish they would create.
Atb,
Eddy
Do you know their age?
Do people create a lot in their late 70's?
How old are you?
Also, this is a thread about touring, not about making new albums.
Please stay on topic.
Yes, I know their age.
Some do create in their late seventies - Dylan, N Young
Eddy
Dylan and N.Young are solo artists. Not a band.That's the all point.
which band "create" something new after 60yold or so?
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Rocky Dijon
There isn't supposed to be dogmatic discussions for an ecumenical council to determine what a true Stones fan believes.
I'm thinking this is a good idea and how we overlooked it in the past is beyond me.
I nominate myself as chair, and Rocky, as you came up with this idea, you can be vice-chair.
First meeting is April 1st, 10:00 am GMT.
The council is not a worth of shit, nor I will not accept any its authority, if I'm not in.
- Doxa
Great…another patriarchy.
This one should have a token woman or two.
Do you even understand the meaning of patriarchy? How is that possible if we allow women?
I would in the alternative, suggest something that could include both women and men, an oligarchy, but I think a but of additional oligarchs running around wouldn't be beneficial.
And Doxa, you are of course invited. I know you enjoy writing...and we'll need a scribe for the meetings.
i propose a meritocracy
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Has the op responded since page 1?
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bv
Most people who complain have never seen the Stones live without Charlie.
I don't care about those who complain.
Go and see a Stones show with Steve Jordan on drums. For real. Live. Not youtube.
Then tell me what you think.
If you don't like it, then fine. Enjoy your past memories.
Meanwhile, half a million fans will still enjoy every new tour.
I am not complaining. Please be clear on that.
I am explaining.
Mich + Keith + Ronnie + two session musicians do not a band called The Rolling Stones make.
You don’t even know who the singer is…….
Very well said....
LOL.
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Big Al
I think we’ve been incredibly fortunate, as fans, to have been able to witness the ‘core’ Rolling Stones for so long; and for so many shows’ over the past twenty years. There aren’t too many 60’s acts with an all-original line-up; that’s for certain. There are some, I am sure.
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Big Al
I think we’ve been incredibly fortunate, as fans, to have been able to witness the ‘core’ Rolling Stones for so long; and for so many shows’ over the past twenty years. There aren’t too many 60’s acts with an all-original line-up; that’s for certain. There are some, I am sure.
They haven't been the 'core' since Bill left. And he was there before Charlie.
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GerardHennessy
What I find rather frustrating is that this site is overwhelmingly sycophantic in its views about the band. Fair enough. It is the absolute right of those who hold those views. But should anyone venture to express a more critical opinion, the wrath of the ages is visited upon us. We should all be afforded the same rights.
While undoubtedly true in many cases, it's also true that not everyone expresses their views in as balanced a fashion as you (for instance). When a post is emotional, it doesn't matter if it's pro or con, it's going to rankle people who disagree. Message boards, like email, are often confusing because you can't hear the writer's voice or know if they're writing in a second language. Nuances are missed and the reader's mood often colors their viewpoint.
The main thing is it's a message board for fans to interact. One viewpoint is boring. Discussion is good. The best posts educate or challenge to reconsider long-held opinions.
It doesn't matter if you think Brian was the only talent, Brian was murdered, Taylor was the only talent, Ronnie was a talent until he joined the band, they stopped being good in 1972, 1978, 1981; or that they stopped being the Stones when Bill left or Charlie passed away.
They're not 20 year old kids sharing a flat together trying to make it. They're old men who come back together to celebrate our collective past.
No one needs to buy new material, solo material, or see concerts. It's all a choice. Your Stones fan membership isn't cancelled because you don't like them much in 2022. And yes, I belong in the selfish camp that would happily have sacrificed all those years on the road if they gave us more Stones albums or even more solo albums. I love the music I own more than the memories of a concert.
Some agree, others prefer to celebrate the golden years onstage and head to the restroom when a new song or a Keith lead vocal comes around. It's all the same. There isn't supposed to be dogmatic discussions for an ecumenical council to determine what a true Stones fan believes.
Well said, both of you. I couldn't agree more. All of us on this board love the Rolling Stones, and we come here to discuss why and how we love this band, hopefully in a spirit of mutual respect and openness. To love the Rolling Stones is a very personal matter, and what makes the band special or meaningful to one fan is not necessarily what makes it special or meaningful to the next.
And what constitutes the "Rolling Stones" is going to vary from one fan to the next. I happen to draw the line at Charlie leaving, but that doesn't make me right (or wrong). Others are happy to call Mick + Keith + Ronnie + supporting musicians the "Rolling Stones". Good for them.
I wonder, though, where those fans would draw the line. Would calling Mick + Ronnie + supporting musicians the "Rolling Stones" still be appropriate in their minds, for example? If not, why not? Why should Charlie's departure not invalidate the band name, but Keith's departure would?
My point is, logic is not really the yardstick here. Emotion is. As it should be. It's only rock and roll, after all.
Cheers everyone!
Drew
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Most people who complain have never seen the Stones live without Charlie.
I don't care about those who complain.
Go and see a Stones show with Steve Jordan on drums. For real. Live. Not youtube.
Then tell me what you think.
If you don't like it, then fine. Enjoy your past memories.
Meanwhile, half a million fans will still enjoy every new tour.
I am not complaining. Please be clear on that.
I am explaining.
Mich + Keith + Ronnie + two session musicians do not a band called The Rolling Stones make.
You don’t even know who the singer is…….
Very well said....
LOL.
He or she hit the wrong key. Hilarious.
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bv
May be there is a new guy on bass (since 1995), and a new guy on drums (since 2021), and also a "new guy" on guitar, since 1975. So feel free to complain. But still, it is the same two guys who wrote all the great songs they play live, the same guy who master the riffs - Keith - and the same singer, the world's most fascinating singer, good old eternal Mick, with his voice as great as ever. They rock. And roll. Hard!
So very true that emotions are in play here about our favorite group . So many different levels of debate in as far as this was sanctioned by Charlie Watts for Mick and Keith and Ronnie to continue on as The Rolling Stones . Now if we accept that or not it is still blessed by Charlie Watts himself and I think that carries significant weight .Quote
MisterDDDD
I get people, especially those that didn't catch them live last year, going on about "It's not The Rolling Stones now", or trying to attach a ridiculous asterisk to their name.
Thats all good and well, but of course we know that's really more based on emotion, than fact. I get that too.. tough loss for all of us with Charlie. But, thankfully we didn't also lose The Rolling Stones.
They are who decide obviously, and they have.