I guess we are all observing these magical moments on this tour where there seems to be genuine warmth, respect and even affection between these two. There used to be the occasional smile back in the 70s and 80s but it just seems like now, the stakes are so much higher and they can both sense that anything can happen at any time to anyone. Of course, you can't read too much into these guys, complicated and impenetrable as they are, especially Mick, but it certainly seems like something special is radiating between the two of them.

They are human beings. Mick had heart surgery. Charlie died. Ronnie and cancer, Keith and hitting his head yet alone whatever else.

There may be way more weight for them to what they're doing now than ever before because of life. One would think they know time is running out. We're only here now so enjoy it. In 10 years they'll be too whatever to remember June of 2022.

Ummm , ok - Mick became a coked out ego maniac. - Keith became a drunken idiot because he couldn’t do heroin anymore.

They clashed- but somehow, someway they saw what we saw.

That thing called The Rolling Stones. It’s not a band, I’m not even sure what it is , but after all their bullshit they’re still hanging on- just like us.

It seemed Charlie’s passing had an impact. Keith holding Mick’s hand while he spoke at the first date without Charlie was touching,

but I lurv 'em .........



ROCKMAN

They've been through something together we'll never be able to fathom. Underneath it is a friendship that goes back to childhood. There isn't much time left. There's no time for pettiness. The two of them together created songs that will be listened to long, long after we're all gone.

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They've been through something together we'll never be able to fathom. Underneath it is a friendship that goes back to childhood. There isn't much time left. There's no time for pettiness. The two of them together created songs that will be listened to long, long after we're all gone.

Eloquently put !! Sums it up perfectly. Nothing else need be said !!

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

To be honest, I think they have both done and said things that go beyond the petty but, yes, balanced against a lifelong creative relationship and the time they have left (in all probability) it is good to see some of the warmth and apparent affection creeping back into their stage outings at least.

I think their relationship has changed since L'Wren died. After that they got closer.

They made together biggest machine In show business. Very unusual friendship.
I Hope there is years To go

Warmer together in the last x number of years, warmer still since Charlie died.
Then in HP1, full-blown hugs! Cheers.

~"Love is Strong"~

Pics from Hyde Park #2 Thx Hauke Jürgensen

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It seemed Charlie’s passing had an impact. Keith holding Mick’s hand while he spoke at the first date without Charlie was touching,

I thought so too. It was extremely moving and I don't know how Mick was able to get through his speech. He is a tough one.

Their story makes sense; now looking back. From inseparable, to each finding their own road, to alienation, to the furthest, and silliest point, of "my dick is bigger than yours", and then back. Much wiser. The tragic passing of Charlie seemed to show everything in real light. When you see what mattered all along.

Hoping this newfound display of love and camaraderie between them finds it's way in to the album making process they've been struggling with, and hopefully being overly critical of eachothers contributions can be put aside. With all this LOVE they might actually make a great album! Based on the most of the latter years inferior output when they didn't like each other much, maybe a bit of love and respect will give the material a breath of fresh air. Or maybe not...it could all end up an unfocused/confused mish mash and hodgepodge of mediocrity just as all the latter years have been, but if nothing else maybe the love will help them actually finish the album.
In the meantime, it's great to see their mutual admiration publicly displayed on stage...just hope it continues carry over when they're off the road, and continue to have a happy friendship for many years to come.....

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

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I think their relationship has changed since L'Wren died. After that they got closer.

That's true. A lot of us forget that now, but there was a real dread sense of "how can Mick come back from that" and the way he (they) did I think was the last thing that cemented the legend