Debra Wrote:
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> Hey Gut, well you sure did not sound like a
> American Boy!! Notice the word " sound"; I thought
> I " heard" a note of animosity, must have
> misinterpreted! In any event, I think the
> temporary touring hiatus of the 80's had alot to
> do with Keith's childish response to Mick wanting
> to produce a solo project. By the way, Mick never
> wanted to break up the band. All of this is
> speculative because WE weren't there, but from all
> accounts that I've read, Keith was extremely nasty
> towards Mick, especially in the press. Of course
> Mick wasn't thrilled with Keith's behavior and
> that probably made the " split" last alot longer
> than it should have. I bet it could have been
> resolved had Keith acted like an adult; AGAIN, all
> speculation based on what I read. Eight years
> without a tour was horrible! Surely you're
> familiar with the fact that Keith can be
> unreasonable and difficult to reason with. Stones
> History. The airing of Dirty Laundry is NOT
> something Mick is accustomed to doing, Keith
> prolonged the battle by doing just that.
Debra, why bother?