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Assuming it is hard to book stadiums in the US for the Fall, do you think they will consider plan B and proceed with Europe? It worked really well with 2017 itinerary - so why not repeating the successful patern?

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Assuming it is hard to book stadiums in the US for the Fall, do you think they will consider plan B and proceed with Europe?

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After 61 years of highly successful performances by The Rolling Stones, some fans do still think they know better how to do the live acts...

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After 61 years of highly successful performances by The Rolling Stones, some fans do still think they know better how to do the live acts...

Again: I never said a bad word about one of the gigs I saw in 41 years.
I hate moaning. I HATE the "by 2.34 into JJF Ronnie made a mistake"-stuff. etc.
But the thing I am talking about is not the gig itself it is the import moment they come on stage.
Which simply should be done in a better way.

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How can «Ladies and gentlemen – The Rolling Stones» be bettered?

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I didn’t know it was Matt Clifford doing the introduction. I thoroughly enjoy it as well. It’s one of the best things to ever hear!!!

He does it with Mick's mic then hands it off to him

I didn't know that either. However unimportant this detail is, I'd say, why not skip that introduction anyway, it's not like the audience are unaware of which band they're going to see. Many bands don't have an introduction, they have some intro tape thingy and simply start to play. In my experience a spoken announcement somehow takes away the excitement a bit.

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...Now it just a boring cliche, just like those stupid 'Kings of This or That' The Americans seem to love. The Stones, classy English Gentlemen, do not need to call themselves with that. Let the others do...

- Doxa

Being knighted and being called sir (not American things) are acts of humbleness, right? C'mon now, stop with the trash talk. No need to slam entire countries/continents.

Those funny English knighthoods and Sirs are official recognitions and titles. Like someone is titled as Doctor of Philosophy or the President of the United States. One can wonder anyway how much humbliness has relevance for having any of those titles or not (or if any of those institutions have a point). But the point is that those titles are not based on someone liking someone so much that he or she decides to call someone, say, King of Pop or King of Rock (by the way, why there needs to be so many Kings in the country that once time ago was such wise that get rid of the whole Royal institution) or The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World despite there might be even a huge crowd thinking alike. So probably if the Stones would be so title-eager and take the official route, they could call themselves, say, Rock and Hall of Famers... (hahaha).

- Doxa

Being knighted and being liked kind of go hand-in-hand, right? Why would they knight someone who isn't liked by many?

Accepting a knighthood is not humble. My main point: Don't trash a whole country. Be classy, like you say your countrymen are.

Strange claims. If I understand right the British give those titles (knighthoods) as awards for achieving something that is valuable to British life. It used to be war-related, but for ages it has been also contributions in diplomacy, education, science, arts, sports, charity of whatever. So there are Sirs and Dames from different areas of life. And no, it is not a recognitions of 'being liked' or 'popular', but that of achieving something noteworthy in one's field. Probably for pop stars, by definition, a'la Sir Paul and Sir Mick, being relatively popular/liked belongs to the picture for having achieved something. But I don't know what, say, in the case of scientists means being 'liked' or 'popular'.

That of being 'not humble' if one receives such a honour from one's country? So, for example, Dr. Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin and made many other biomedical discoveries is somehow 'non-humble' for accepting his knighthood for his contributions? I guess that is not that different than accepting a Nobel Prize for one's achievements.

I guess the long historical package and certain semantical connotations might make these Knights sound even comical for non-British ears (and for some of them as well, especially if one has Keef-like anti-establishment sentiments), but basically similar honours and recognitions by different titles/medals etc. are given all over the world, about in each country I guess. You know, doing something worthy for your country or something. Isn't there in USA such as things like Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts, etc.? But the humble people over there do not accept such awards?

Trashing a whole country? With that casual, innocent remark stating pretty much the obvious? Oh, c'mon. You cannot be that serious or sensitive, can you? But seemingly you have no problems in bashing other country's institutions. And citizen too. Besides, if you didn't see the irony in me calling The Stones "classy English Gentlemen", you probably missed a lot in my not-that-serious post. A bit of humor makes life easier, right?

Lastly, I am from Finland. Nothing to do with Britain or with its ancient (and sorry Brittons here, a bit dated-sounding) institutions.

Now this is tour-talk!

Sorry BV, I stop this OT here...

- Doxa

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Damn Snoopy,The Shoals Theater, Enjoy! Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley, and Jason Isbell released really good double live cd recorded at the Shoals Theater.

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Chuck Leavell playing here May 27 (Shoals Theater, Florence).. Caught his show here last time and he rocks a small venue, and easier to meet and chat with.. Reach out if you might show!

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After 61 years of highly successful performances by The Rolling Stones, some fans do still think they know better how to do the live acts...

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where can I find some info about this show

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Interesting that Mick hasn't posted on any social media platforms since 2/8/23. Hopefully everything is ok and it is just a minor foot/ankle issue that some have referenced.

Anyone hearing any rumblings regarding a fall tour announcement in June?

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where can I find some info about this show

Chuck Leavell, 24-May-2023 - [www.TheShoalsTheatre.org] .

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Think that date is incorrect..

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How can «Ladies and gentlemen – The Rolling Stones» be bettered?

"Ladies and gentlemen: The Greatest Rock 'n Roll Band in the World, Would you welcome please... The Rrrrooollliing Stooooonessss"

Of simply without any real announcement. An intro movie or some fireworks like during the Voodoo Lounge and Bridges to Babylon tours....

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...Now it just a boring cliche, just like those stupid 'Kings of This or That' The Americans seem to love. The Stones, classy English Gentlemen, do not need to call themselves with that. Let the others do...

- Doxa

Being knighted and being called sir (not American things) are acts of humbleness, right? C'mon now, stop with the trash talk. No need to slam entire countries/continents.

Those funny English knighthoods and Sirs are official recognitions and titles. Like someone is titled as Doctor of Philosophy or the President of the United States. One can wonder anyway how much humbliness has relevance for having any of those titles or not (or if any of those institutions have a point). But the point is that those titles are not based on someone liking someone so much that he or she decides to call someone, say, King of Pop or King of Rock (by the way, why there needs to be so many Kings in the country that once time ago was such wise that get rid of the whole Royal institution) or The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World despite there might be even a huge crowd thinking alike. So probably if the Stones would be so title-eager and take the official route, they could call themselves, say, Rock and Hall of Famers... (hahaha).

- Doxa

Being knighted and being liked kind of go hand-in-hand, right? Why would they knight someone who isn't liked by many?

Accepting a knighthood is not humble. My main point: Don't trash a whole country. Be classy, like you say your countrymen are.

Strange claims. If I understand right the British give those titles (knighthoods) as awards for achieving something that is valuable to British life. It used to be war-related, but for ages it has been also contributions in diplomacy, education, science, arts, sports, charity of whatever. So there are Sirs and Dames from different areas of life. And no, it is not a recognitions of 'being liked' or 'popular', but that of achieving something noteworthy in one's field. Probably for pop stars, by definition, a'la Sir Paul and Sir Mick, being relatively popular/liked belongs to the picture for having achieved something. But I don't know what, say, in the case of scientists means being 'liked' or 'popular'.

That of being 'not humble' if one receives such a honour from one's country? So, for example, Dr. Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin and made many other biomedical discoveries is somehow 'non-humble' for accepting his knighthood for his contributions? I guess that is not that different than accepting a Nobel Prize for one's achievements.

I guess the long historical package and certain semantical connotations might make these Knights sound even comical for non-British ears (and for some of them as well, especially if one has Keef-like anti-establishment sentiments), but basically similar honours and recognitions by different titles/medals etc. are given all over the world, about in each country I guess. You know, doing something worthy for your country or something. Isn't there in USA such as things like Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts, etc.? But the humble people over there do not accept such awards?

Trashing a whole country? With that casual, innocent remark stating pretty much the obvious? Oh, c'mon. You cannot be that serious or sensitive, can you? But seemingly you have no problems in bashing other country's institutions. And citizen too. Besides, if you didn't see the irony in me calling The Stones "classy English Gentlemen", you probably missed a lot in my not-that-serious post. A bit of humor makes life easier, right?

Lastly, I am from Finland. Nothing to do with Britain or with its ancient (and sorry Brittons here, a bit dated-sounding) institutions.

Now this is tour-talk!

Sorry BV, I stop this OT here...

- Doxa

Fair enough. No hard feelings. Some things get lost in print that would not get lost in person. Peace and love!

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Interesting that Mick hasn't posted on any social media platforms since 2/8/23. Hopefully everything is ok and it is just a minor foot/ankle issue that some have referenced.

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Doxa
I have thought that the simple, humble and funnily formal introduction, "Ladies and Gentlemen.. The Rolling Stones!" is as spot on and cool as it can be.

Actually that of introducing them now as 'the greatest rock and roll band in the world" would just sound so corny and cheap. No class. When Cutler uttered those famous words, that was a controversial, ballsy and arrogant claim, since there was also a band called The Beatles still around. It had a point and like the band setting themselves a challenge they knew they were going to meet. Now it just a boring cliche, just like those stupid 'Kings of This or That' The Americans seem to love. The Stones, classy English Gentlemen, do not need to call themselves with that. Let the others do...

- Doxa

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Maybe announcement discussions should be in another thread? It is getting a bit tedious, and a big disappointment every time one hopes for actual tour rumors.

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September - like the good old days when every Stones tour began in September (or late August) in the States and was followed up by a Euro tour in the summer thereon.
Usually they released a new album at the same time. Maybe that's the order this time around also - except the Euro tour though...