>I´m not taking sides here, but out of those 2-3 million people
> walking out with smiling faces: How many of them are seeing
> the Stones for the first time? How many of them own more
> than an album or two or any Stones at all? Or know more
And how many of these "tourists" care to register on IORR
and follow the band from show to show and write up reviews
such as these, all written by people I do know personally,
they are not tourists, they are not brainhdead, they do have
a mind of their won, and they do have ears, and follow the band
from show to show, east to west, south to north:
Wichita, KS, USA, Sunday October 1, 2006
Report by Dean Goodman:
This was the Stones' 100th show this year, Mick reminded us, and it was maybe the best of the year ... maybe the best in years. Pure magic and poetry and creative beauty. If you weren't here, you missed a masterpiece. And Mick would likely agree with me. He was having such a great time, and could have played for another hour or two.
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Beacon Theatre, NYC, USA, Wednesday November 1, 2006
Report by Robert Bagel
While both Beacon shows were excellent, I have to say this night was better than the first. ...
Report by Cardiff Giant
The crowd had a great energy. Mick was playfully shoving Ron in the chest and then in the shoulder during the song. Mick's energy was great all night and he sang with power. True professional. Mick said, "these lights are burning my ass." Keith was in control. The double encore had so much energy and volume.... This was a loud, guitar driven night.
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Bill and Mick T haven't been with them for many many years, but they are still able to deliver, and to please millions of people, also hard core people who know them song by song, word by word, riff by riff. If you have grown out of the band then I feel sorry for you, you are missing out on some great stuff, but don't worry, there are lots others who enjoy this band of old guys still.
Bjornulf