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A guy on a Shidoobee post on FB just made this comment:

"I have some news from inside the Stones camp but cannot share at this time, but I think people will be pleased when it is announced."

Well I told you so — am I being too hasty?

My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

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My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

Standing is hard at 52. Mike Watt's knee went bad and he started sitting in the last few years and suddenly he is singing and playing harder. Just standing and concentrating on staying upright is such a major energy suck.



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My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

Standing is hard at 52. Mike Watt's knee went band and he started sitting in the last few years and suddenly he is singing and playing harder. Just standing and concentrating on staying upright is such a major energy suck.

Very well could be. Standing is one thing, holding a guitar is even more. It's my understanding that's why Dylan plays piano now instead of guitar.

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Cristiano Radtke
A guy on a Shidoobee post on FB just made this comment:

"I have some news from inside the Stones camp but cannot share at this time, but I think people will be pleased when it is announced."

Well I told you so — am I being too hasty?

The guy on Facebook probably heard that a new album is on the way.

I guess it's a combination of the two. When doing more intricate guitar parts it helps precision to sit down.

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My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

My two cents.

You will see Keith standing and moving well for an entire show but it won't be with Mick.

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Cristiano Radtke
A guy on a Shidoobee post on FB just made this comment:

"I have some news from inside the Stones camp but cannot share at this time, but I think people will be pleased when it is announced."

Well I told you so — am I being too hasty?

The guy on Facebook probably heard that a new album is on the way.

Could do. Might do.
Seriously, I thought about that, too.

I was “just saying”

Get Taylor in to flesh out the sound if Keith’s playing has diminished.

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The guy on Facebook probably heard that a new album is on the way.

Yeah, it could be it, but the comment was posted in a topic about possible gigs in the future, also the new album isn't news on Shidoobee.

Well I told you so

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The guy on Facebook probably heard that a new album is on the way.

Yeah, it could be it, but the comment was posted in a topic about possible gigs in the future, also the new album isn't news on Shidoobee.

Thanks, I don't own a Facebook account so I have no idea. Is this from a known and credible source? I mean if it's not something health related why Keith doesn't want to commit touring but he wants to do something next year is the best possibility in context of a new album and their age.

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The guy on Facebook probably heard that a new album is on the way.

Yeah, it could be it, but the comment was posted in a topic about possible gigs in the future, also the new album isn't news on Shidoobee.

Thanks, I don't own a Facebook account so I have no idea. Is this from a known and credible source? I mean if it's not something health related why Keith doesn't want to commit touring but he wants to do something next year is the best possibility in context of a new album and their age.

I'm not very active on Shidoobee and I don't know which members provide reliable information besides Doug Potash and Gail Hoffmann.

All I know is that he was tagged in the post to comment on this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LeP_xWDiTc) and his comment is deleted now. His username is Jason (Neil) Arcand.



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The guy on Facebook probably heard that a new album is on the way.

Yeah, it could be it, but the comment was posted in a topic about possible gigs in the future, also the new album isn't news on Shidoobee.

Thanks, I don't own a Facebook account so I have no idea. Is this from a known and credible source? I mean if it's not something health related why Keith doesn't want to commit touring but he wants to do something next year is the best possibility in context of a new album and their age.

I'm not very active on Shidoobee and I don't know which members provide reliable information besides Doug Potash and Gail Hoffmann.

All I know is that he was tagged in the post to comment on this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LeP_xWDiTc) and his comment is deleted now. His username is Jason (Neil) Arcand.

Tagged to comment on an AI generated clickbait video....welcome to 2025!

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My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

Standing is hard at 52. Mike Watt's knee went band and he started sitting in the last few years and suddenly he is singing and playing harder. Just standing and concentrating on staying upright is such a major energy suck.

Very well could be. Standing is one thing, holding a guitar is even more. It's my understanding that's why Dylan plays piano now instead of guitar.

So let Keith play piano and Chuck guitar nad they can keep rolling.

Just saying

The Shidoobee group on Facebook is at risk of becoming a cesspool of AI content and engagement bait without moderation. Bless BV for taking care of this message board.

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Get Taylor in to flesh out the sound if Keith’s playing has diminished.

I had the unique pleasure of enjoying an entire Rolling Stones evening with Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood only on guitars. It was a Friday Oct/Nov 2012 in Paris at the Planet Live studios. Keith had left for London that day, a new family member was born. He is a proud family first man.

The songs rehearsed with Keith missing all night told me one thing: No Keith means no Stones. There was a lot of slide guitar and solo playing, but the famous riffs were missing. I am sure many guitarists may do riffs like Keith, I have in fact heard some, but it is not nearly the same.

It would be like kissing a complete stranger, as opposed to kissing your one and only partner. It is all about love and passion.

Many fans live for the 2-3 songs Keith is doing live at the Stones sets. Without them, and Keith on the other songs, it is like a Mick Jagger solo show. I was at the El Rey show, Mick solo. Great show, but it was missing the backbone and soul - the riff master Keith on guitar, and his warm grin and smiles, of course.

Anyone who have had s guitar pick hand delivered by Keith himself understand what I mean, it is a true memory for life, given by the legend himself.

No Keith - no Stones.

Also, no Mick Jagger - no Stones.

Bjornulf

New stupid comments from antijagger keefriffhard.

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My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

My two cents.

You will see Keith standing and moving well for an entire show but it won't be with Mick.

Utter conspiracy theorist nonsense - give it a rest and have some respect for Bv’s comments of the other day

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New stupid comments from antijagger keefriffhard.

Keefriffhard will gladly take any opportunity do to Mick Jagger bashing.

Whitout Jagger or Richards,no Stones.

No doubt about that, harlem shuffle and bjornulf.

~"Love is Strong"~



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I could see something similar to the Licks tour happening in the future

Like 8 shows straight in London over 1 month.

3 in Wembley Stadium / London Stadium
3 in o2 Arena
2 in Brixton Academy.

Then a break and the same thing in New York / Paris ect.

Less travel, good for the fans, we can see multiple shows without travelling so much. Less fatiguing for the band. Setlists would be interesting for sure.


That said i could see another 14 date ''normal'' tour happening too.

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Get Taylor in to flesh out the sound if Keith’s playing has diminished.

I had the unique pleasure of enjoying an entire Rolling Stones evening with Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood only on guitars. It was a Friday Oct/Nov 2012 in Paris at the Planet Live studios. Keith had left for London that day, a new family member was born. He is a proud family first man.

The songs rehearsed with Keith missing all night told me one thing: No Keith means no Stones. There was a lot of slide guitar and solo playing, but the famous riffs were missing. I am sure many guitarists may do riffs like Keith, I have in fact heard some, but it is not nearly the same.

It would be like kissing a complete stranger, as opposed to kissing your one and only partner. It is all about love and passion.

Many fans live for the 2-3 songs Keith is doing live at the Stones sets. Without them, and Keith on the other songs, it is like a Mick Jagger solo show. I was at the El Rey show, Mick solo. Great show, but it was missing the backbone and soul - the riff master Keith on guitar, and his warm grin and smiles, of course.

Anyone who have had s guitar pick hand delivered by Keith himself understand what I mean, it is a true memory for life, given by the legend himself.

No Keith - no Stones.

Also, no Mick Jagger - no Stones.

I agree, Keith is unique and irreplaceable to the Stones and of course Mick is even more irreplaceable and is without doubt the greatest front man that ever lived.

Having said that some say Keith can't perform for a whole show due to arthritis.
I do not believe that to be true, I'm sure if the Stones will not tour again Keith will do some shows as a solo artist.

That is not bashing Mick as some suggested, as you say BV without Keith it's not the Stones and if no Stones we still have Mick and Keith hopefully doing their thing solo, that is better than nothing, well for me it's better than nothing.

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I could see something similar to the Licks tour happening in the future

Like 8 shows straight in London over 1 month.

3 in Wembley Stadium / London Stadium
3 in o2 Arena
2 in Brixton Academy.

Then a break and the same thing in New York / Paris ect.

Less travel, good for the fans, we can see multiple shows without travelling so much. Less fatiguing for the band. Setlists would be interesting for sure.


That said i could see another 14 date ''normal'' tour happening too.

Perhaps the issue is not travelling, but just the inability to play guitar for two hours live.

He’s not sitting because he’s tired. He’s sitting so he can play the notes. Some songs are harder to play than others. Gimme Shelter intro, for example.

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My two cents

I don’t believe his arthritic hands are as much an issue (played 3 song mini set a couple weeks ago), I tend to believe it’s the inability to stand for the most of a 2 hour set now. We’ve all seen his walk and gait being much more gingerly and tepid than even 5 years ago. Don’t see him being comfortable sitting majority of show while Mick is jogging a couple miles per show.

We'll have to wait for reliable source enlighten us about what keep Keith from touring.

They should split the show. One hour semi-acoustic. 30 minute rest. One hour of Rock.

Flying is a chore, schedules aren't flexible. I'm glad that its been settled.