Re: Are you afraid this is the last Stones tour?
Date: June 25, 2006 03:44
Gazza Wrote:
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> if it boils down to playing a month in some
> soulless casino in Las Vegas so that they can make
> maximum $$ for next to zero effort, playing in
> front of an audience thats more predominantly made
> up of non-fans there to see a 'big name' that is
> even the case at present, then "the music" is
> right at the BOTTOM of the priorities
>
> Vegas and all it represents has zero connection
> with rock 'n' roll. I dont know where you're from,
> but maybe your enthusiasm at the prospect is
> connected to it being relatively accessible to
> where you live. Would you feel the same if the
> Stones only concert activity each and every year
> was a month of shows in Tokyo?
When I said, "It's all about the music" I was referring to me. For the band it's big business. The point I was trying to make is "I don't care where they play, as long as they play, I'll be there." If it's a Vegas showroom or a high school gym, I'll be there.
Yes, Vegas would be a lot easier for me to attend, but if it's Tokyo, then I'd make the trip.
I'm not saying Vegas is the ultimate venue for the band. I'd rather see them do a month at the L.A. Forum or Madison Square Garden, but I doubt that's feasible. Vegas just makes sense. The theatres are built for sound. We all know the Stones aren't going to play for anything less than an exhorbatant amount of money. Vegas would allow them to do that via a casino sponsorship. Tickets would still be expensive, but most likely, less than they are now. If they were to set up residence on their own for a month, ticket prices would be a lot pricier.
I know Vegas has a "cheesy" reputation, but the days of it being all polyester and sequins are gone. We'll have to agree to disagree about this one. I don't live in Vegas or frequent Vegas, but I did just get back from meeting my brother there for a convention.
I hate to think this band would lose fans if in five years they decided to play Vegas. These guys are getting old. We, as fans, have to accept that we're not going to get the shows of the 60's, 70's, or 80's. We'll be getting the Stones in their 60's and 70's. It can never be the same, but I still bet it will be pretty darn good. I couldn't just turn my back on the band I've loved for years because they decide to play a specific location.
To make a long story short, all I've been trying to say is I don't think they will tour forever, but I hope they set up a month or two long residences in one location so the fans can still get a chance to see them. Make it whatever city makes you happy.
Again, sorry if upset anyone with this. That wasn't my intent at all. Gazza, Some Girl, if I see you at a show, I'll buy you a beer.