Starting to feel that way moreso because of the trappings - other than the music their concerts aren't that much different than anybody elses (e-mail tickets, dull ass opening acts, ads out the ying-yang, etc.) Whaddayathink?

"No Anchovies, Please"

what does taht mean:
"jumped the shark"

their concerts are like no others...fabulous

they were in top form..

it doesn't get much better than friday night..

both me and my girl were very pleased...

schillid Wrote:
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> what does taht mean:
> "jumped the shark"


It means they've accomplished everything, like Fonzie did in a 1976 Happy Days episode...

"Jumped the shark" means moving past their prime into embarassing land. It refers to an episode of Happy Days when Fonzie jumps a shark tank on a motorcycle - in other words when it goes from being cool into not-so-cool land.

I'd have to think about whether the stones have done it or not, but it's an interesting phrase.

when they appeared on "Beverly hills 90210" during the voodoo lounge tour

After watching THe Who's Live At Lyon dvd, maybe thay jumped the shark after John died, but seeing the Stones in STL last Jan, I so do not believe they have!!

Oops! The Fonz was on skis. He was damn near as cool as K. Richards.

I don't think they have jumped the shark but they will if they try to go on without one of the remaining four.

No, but they would be well-advised to make some changes to their stage show after this tour.

The phrase, "jump the shark," refers to going to an over-the-top, unrealistic place that veers from the path which one has followed for so long, and never returning. Hence, in the Happy Days episode, Fonzie jumps over a shark, thus taking the show to a new low.

Markdog Wrote:
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> I don't think they have jumped the shark but they
> will if they try to go on without one of the
> remaining four.


what are you talking about, i have already started a 529 account so i can afford the tix to when it is just Mick and Keith sitting on a pair of stool in Canregie Hall about 10 years from now.

I thought someone might say they had JTS since the Vegas Stones showed up. Still the greatest live act out there, but the danger is missing.

Elmo Lewis Wrote:
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> but the danger is missing.


You didn't catch them this tour Elmo?

JumpingKentFlash

Oh, yeah, and the shows were great. But I actually could feel danger and tension in the air on the 81 tour.

Even if you could make a statement that they jumped the shark, and even if it was true, they still are "the greatest rock and roll band in the world"; when
I think of 'jump the shark" phrase, I think of has-been shows..Happy Days..etc;

The Rolling Stones need not apply to that list....

The Beacon/AC fiasco was the official point that they jumped the shark becoming more concerned with kissing Clinton and Scorsese's butts than performing for 12,000 people.

I think it was the inflating phallus in 1975.

cc Wrote:
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> I think it was the inflating phallus in 1975.

Steven Wrote:
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> The Beacon/AC fiasco was the official point that
> they jumped the shark becoming more concerned with
> kissing Clinton and Scorsese's butts than
> performing for 12,000 people.

wow... over 30 years difference in these answers.

The IORR album in 1974, which was a parody of themselves, and a sonic mess.

Isn't the "Jumping the shark" phrase used to describe a show or act that NEVER gets back on track?...

So I really don't think it ocurred for the stones in the 70s... even with the phallus or one or two mediocre albums.

Because what's important is they stayed on a musical track throughout the decades since... Maybe not matching their earlier greatness, but certainly a few musical peaks... TOURING for sure, plus some really good albums: Black&Blue, Some Girls, TY



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Steven Wrote:
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> The Beacon/AC fiasco was the official point that
> they jumped the shark becoming more concerned with
> kissing Clinton and Scorsese's butts than
> performing for 12,000 people.


but your not bitter

They certainly haven't been the same live since they added all the backup singers in '89, but I wouldn't say they've jumped the shark. Altho Jagger has made them cry with some of his cheesy lyrics on the last few studio albums.

ohno wrote:

Jagger has made them cry with some of his cheesy lyrics on the last few studio albums.

Good one, ohno. Get your CD's yet? Thanks for mine.

Elmo Lewis Wrote:
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> ohno wrote:
>
> Jagger has made them cry with some of his cheesy
> lyrics on the last few studio albums.
>
> Good one, ohno. Get your CD's yet? Thanks for
> mine.

Nope. Did you send them to my work? Cause I think the ones you sent before that to my house got lost somehow and aren't going to show up.

Sent to your workplace. Should be getting there. Mailed middle of last week. Keep me posted.

rocknola... "when they appeared on "Beverly hills 90210" during the voodoo lounge tour"

This is me nodding in agreement. Although that was a while back, and I'd since forgotten.

Still, it wasn't like they were actually 'in the show per say'... "Oi, Donna, them yer real cans, luv?".

Jagger himself jumped the shark w/ Running Out of Luck.

Elmo Lewis Wrote:
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But I actually
> could feel danger and tension in the air on the 81
> tour.


If they make all seating GA on the next tour, there will be plenty of danger and tension.

highanddry Wrote:
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> The IORR album in 1974, which was a parody of
> themselves, and a sonic mess.


how many musicians out there would give their left nut to achieve this kind of "sonic mess"?...........raise your hands