Lorenz Wrote:
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> bv Wrote:
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> > If they perform San Siro Milan in 13 days from
> now
> > then I am sure they will tour for the rest of
> the
> > year, as planned. Anything after that will be a
> > bonus as it seems.
>
> If they perform? Do you expect more problems?


Don't worry about these dates Lorenz. They're on for sure, even though people tend to forget that. It's gonna be a gas.

JumpingKentFlash

Limbostone Wrote:
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> Could it be that the rescheduling business is
> obstructed by local promotors or stadium-owners?
> Maybe they're not into planning/confirming right
> into summer 2007 at this stage (they usally do it
> only six months in advance, December or so). Or
> the insecurity involved with booking the Stones
> right now is too much for them/they will not take
> the financial risk. Earning money from a Stones
> tour is known as not being easy.
>
> If this is the case it has nothing to do with the
> Stones, it's the promotors that have objections.

I would very much doubt this is the case. Not for so many promoters in difefrent countries, plus the fact that several of these shows actually sold extremely well

I just find it very odd that an intention to play shows in a year's time can be changed to complete cancellations in the space of 3 weeks

For all the criticisms directed at the Stones, its NOT like them to fail to fulfil commitments for postponed concerts unless its logistically imposible to reschedule them in the short time frame available. 2007 doesnt fall into the 'short time frame' category

That to me suggests one of two things :

1) they simply cant be arsed playing the shows (the most common assumption)

or

2) they are only able to commit to shows for this summer and no further because there is some 'problem' within the band which has arisen in recent weeks which puts their existence in question after that time and they cant plan ahead as far as one year in the future.

What they choose to do regarding the proposed autumn US tour will be quite significant - especially if they then decide to end the ABB tour after that leg.

If they do so, then it appears that option 1) is what is correct and I'd be pretty friggin' livid

If they decide to end the tour after Horsens, then it could be option 2) which is altogether more worrying

Gazza, "can't be arsed" = don't give a shit?

I hate to say it but I have a very bad feeling about this. BV cancels his listing, the shows are cancelled, and yet, nothing is said by the band. I think Charlie's pronouncement earlier this year (which he did say by the way) that long tours are over after this is the truth. That's why there is no 2007 Euro tour. We have to face it. It's over.

Harm Wrote:
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> Gazza, "can't be arsed" = don't give a shit?


yes!

Jagger didnt wanna tour..after Dirty work...he was afraid of it...it seems there are some fights in the band...now like there were in 85...but we are unknown.