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mailexile67
They could make a "miscellaneous Tour" Between February and April with 16/18 giga or so withJapan x4, Aussie/NZ x5, Argentina x3, Brazil x3, Chile x1 and Mexico x2...They've many options
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River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires is there ready for 3-4 shows next year, or as soon as they can come up with a plan, probably including Sao Paulo, Mexico City and a few ones in USA.
They can sell out 5 or more shows in Argentina in a day, the demand is very high, Coldplay sold out 10 shows in record time, Harry Styles 3 shows in a single day, the problem is the 3 days off between shows, they can't book the River Plate stadium during two weeks for 3-4 shows only.
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GerardHennessy
Some people clearly fantasising for fun about what might happen next. But a lot of unrealistic rumour-mongering, and claims about inside information too.
As someone who is also in his 70s and counting I'm astounded by some of the expectations written here. I'm not claiming to be as fit as Mick, or as road-hardened as Ronnie & Keith, but I'm in good shape from running, cycling and swimming, and I would seriously struggle to travel as far, and as frequently, as some people here expect of the band.
The Stones have done 28 concerts in the last year or so. All across North America and Europe. They have covered thousands of miles, dealt with illness, bereavement and God knows what else.Yes they are blessed with remarkable longevity. And remarkable resilience. But any suggestions that they either could, or should, tour Australia and other countries in that region this fall is completely unrealistic.
One thing I have learned from my own ageing process is how the recovery phase takes much longer each year. One ages much more rapidly every year after turning 75 than one ever did previously.
Lets just be glad we still have them, and take whatever we get with gratitude and grace.
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wickerman
While a visit in Australia and Asia is long overdue, I think logistics and risks of such tour are too tough to handle.
- Part of Asia is still closed due to Covid restrictions - Japan hasn't fully reopen yet.
- Australia and NZ had very tight set of restrictions - that can be reimposed if another variant or virus emerges.
- Distances travelling between Asia and Australia are long - 10h flight time between Tokyo and Sydney, 7h Tokyo to Singapore - and time zone changes. That could be hard to handle physically by the guys almost in their 80-ies.
- Logistics also expensive - only transport via air is possible in many cases.
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GerardHennessy
Some people clearly fantasising for fun about what might happen next. But a lot of unrealistic rumour-mongering, and claims about inside information too.
As someone who is also in his 70s and counting I'm astounded by some of the expectations written here. I'm not claiming to be as fit as Mick, or as road-hardened as Ronnie & Keith, but I'm in good shape from running, cycling and swimming, and I would seriously struggle to travel as far, and as frequently, as some people here expect of the band.
The Stones have done 28 concerts in the last year or so. All across North America and Europe. They have covered thousands of miles, dealt with illness, bereavement and God knows what else.Yes they are blessed with remarkable longevity. And remarkable resilience. But any suggestions that they either could, or should, tour Australia and other countries in that region this fall is completely unrealistic.
One thing I have learned from my own ageing process is how the recovery phase takes much longer each year. One ages much more rapidly every year after turning 75 than one ever did previously.
Lets just be glad we still have them, and take whatever we get with gratitude and grace.
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GerardHennessy
Some people clearly fantasising for fun about what might happen next. But a lot of unrealistic rumour-mongering, and claims about inside information too.
As someone who is also in his 70s and counting I'm astounded by some of the expectations written here. I'm not claiming to be as fit as Mick, or as road-hardened as Ronnie & Keith, but I'm in good shape from running, cycling and swimming, and I would seriously struggle to travel as far, and as frequently, as some people here expect of the band.
The Stones have done 28 concerts in the last year or so. All across North America and Europe. They have covered thousands of miles, dealt with illness, bereavement and God knows what else.Yes they are blessed with remarkable longevity. And remarkable resilience. But any suggestions that they either could, or should, tour Australia and other countries in that region this fall is completely unrealistic.
One thing I have learned from my own ageing process is how the recovery phase takes much longer each year. One ages much more rapidly every year after turning 75 than one ever did previously.
Lets just be glad we still have them, and take whatever we get with gratitude and grace.
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GerardHennessy
Some people clearly fantasising for fun about what might happen next. But a lot of unrealistic rumour-mongering, and claims about inside information too.
As someone who is also in his 70s and counting I'm astounded by some of the expectations written here. I'm not claiming to be as fit as Mick, or as road-hardened as Ronnie & Keith, but I'm in good shape from running, cycling and swimming, and I would seriously struggle to travel as far, and as frequently, as some people here expect of the band.
The Stones have done 28 concerts in the last year or so. All across North America and Europe. They have covered thousands of miles, dealt with illness, bereavement and God knows what else.Yes they are blessed with remarkable longevity. And remarkable resilience. But any suggestions that they either could, or should, tour Australia and other countries in that region this fall is completely unrealistic.
One thing I have learned from my own ageing process is how the recovery phase takes much longer each year. One ages much more rapidly every year after turning 75 than one ever did previously.
Lets just be glad we still have them, and take whatever we get with gratitude and grace.
100%. Their resilience and enthusiasm for touring after all this time is astonishing but the expectations of men - two of whom will be in their 80th year by 2023 - are ridiculous. Expect nothing and be grateful for what has been and thankful if there turns out to be more.
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Stoneage
If the touring continues: Do it now! Who knows what the situation might be next year? You can't postpone things a year ahead at their age. Next summer the may not be able to tour.
Take a well deserved break and do a fall tour. When Sir Michael turns 80 - call it a day and stop.
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wickerman
While a visit in Australia and Asia is long overdue, I think logistics and risks of such tour are too tough to handle.
- Part of Asia is still closed due to Covid restrictions - Japan hasn't fully reopen yet.
- Australia and NZ had very tight set of restrictions - that can be reimposed if another variant or virus emerges.
- Distances travelling between Asia and Australia are long - 10h flight time between Tokyo and Sydney, 7h Tokyo to Singapore - and time zone changes. That could be hard to handle physically by the guys almost in their 80-ies.
- Logistics also expensive - only transport via air is possible in many cases.
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GerardHennessy
I honestly think that a fall tour may be too soon for at least one of the 'big three'. Maybe even more than just one of them.
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GerardHennessy
I honestly think that a fall tour may be too soon for at least one of the 'big three'. Maybe even more than just one of them.
The Stones are fine. It's some of the fans I'm worried about.
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GerardHennessy
I honestly think that a fall tour may be too soon for at least one of the 'big three'. Maybe even more than just one of them.
The Stones are fine. It's some of the fans I'm worried about.
Exactly Dean, and what's especially annoying is the cryptic way posters expect the Stones not to tour soon.
I noticed from your reviews you were very happy with how they delivered this tour to the real fans in spite of covid and cancer, the boys so wanted to deliver this amazing show, the pride that Mick and Keith especially showed in their work leaves us wanting more, why would a real fan pour negativity on that, these are The Stones, three men who do this in spite of low expectations, age and negativity, let them continue to defy expectations.
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GerardHennessy
I honestly think that a fall tour may be too soon for at least one of the 'big three'. Maybe even more than just one of them.
The Stones are fine. It's some of the fans I'm worried about.
Exactly Dean, and what's especially annoying is the cryptic way posters expect the Stones not to tour soon.
I noticed from your reviews you were very happy with how they delivered this tour to the real fans in spite of covid and cancer, the boys so wanted to deliver this amazing show, the pride that Mick and Keith especially showed in their work leaves us wanting more, why would a real fan pour negativity on that, these are The Stones, three men who do this in spite of low expectations, age and negativity, let them continue to defy expectations.
Nothing cryptic sir. I'm not expecting anything, one way to the other. Simply expressing a point of view. In my OPINION - as someone of a broadly similar age to Mick and Keith - this fall might be a little early. After all that would have them back on the road again in eight/ten weeks. A very short amount of time. But that is simply my feeling - not an enforced perspective, or any kind of directive. Neither trying to tell the band what to do. Or to criticise anyone for a different point of view to my own.
I do think there is an undercurrent of personal criticism and a hint of disrespect in some of the comments posted above. I may be wrong of course. But if I'm not, I really wonder why any discussion here needs to become so abrasive. It is neither necessary or beneficial to this thread, to the IORR site overall, and especially not to the band themselves. Surely equally committed, equally supportive, and equally enthusiastic fans of the Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band IN THE WORLD can agree to differ on small issues. After all we are ALL united on the most important point of all. We love The Stones!
If I am wrong in my opinion that this fall will arrive too early for the band, and they DO tour this October & November, AND if you attend any of the gigs, ENJOY!