I watched this rs.com clip again and does anyone think the implied message was that London was indeed the "last show" ever?

You can see and hear the melancholy and sadness that they are finshed, yet they seemed relieved.

Mick comes across as "fed up" with the whole 3 year thing.

I couldn't really understand too much of what Keef was saying...but I did hear him use the word "fearful" and he was reflective and crying too...

I noticed Ronnie is smoking again.

Charlie mentioned it's the only thing he knows, will he jazz drum next?

That clip appeared to be an "epilogue" to a glorious 45 year career.
Will they truly continue to perform or are we all simply in denial, fearing the natural end?
Can somebody please confirm Spring 2008 tour dates?



[www.rollingstones.com]

Wasn't the last show, I guess we know that already by now? Not official, but there is no doubt for me. That video is very well made, btw.


Belgrade-Bucharest-Budapest-Brno

As have been said, no tour is indicated; but a limited bunch or series of gigs.



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Asian dates in February and March! London was NOT the last show. I thought everyone had catched that by now. Especially someone who calls himself NumberOneStonesFan... Could one suggest you take a look at the News section on this board? BV has great sources in the camp.

Well, I hope you're absolutely right. It's just the rs.com video clip title "THE LAST SHOW" all in caps was a little eerie and then you feel the tone of the clip and put it all together and it's like wow.

The venue locations and event dates would be nice and welcome indicator that the show will go on.

Keith was reflective, yes - but he wasn't crying. he was wiping rain off his shades.

It's only September... We're talking February and March. Be a little patient, man.

Event dates might not be an indicator but close to a proof?

Baboon Bro Wrote:
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> Event dates might not be an indicator but close to
> a proof?


Yes, even rumoured or fake dates would be nice... 5 or 6 months from an event is typically when event dates are firmed up and venues are secured, so it's not too early...now is when it should be happening.

No it isnt

what Gazza said. you're simply having withdrawal symptoms.

Well I can speak for Hawaii and West coast events, not sure how it works in Europe but we typically know of shows appx 5 or 6 months from the date and tickets on sale 4 or 5 months out from the event date.

Case in point- The Stones had a show scheduled for Honolulu for Nov 22 2006 and it was announced in May 2006. Formal talks began in June and the venue was secured by August, tickets went on sale in September. The show was eventually cancelled due to paltry ticket sales and they played Dodger Stadium on Novermber 22 instead.

But the whole timeline from initial event announcement to actual event date is 5-6 months out here.



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geez give the stones a break and let them catch their breath already !

anyway it can't be their last show because they still have to do our IORR gig ;-)



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Relax everyone...haven't you all figured it out by now that they are something special...I became a huge Stones fan around Emotional Rescue - Tattoo you era...and I thought I was hooking on to a band at the end of their career...turns out it wasn't even the half way point...look...their own idols are still out there doing it...they just made more money than they ever have...it is far from over...give the guys some rest...they'll come out again smoking hot and the lengend will only get bigger...there will never be another band that is together for 45 years and who basically started off at the beginning of the modern music business and made it what it is...the fame, the money, the fans, the power, the fun, the music, the road, the lifestyle will get them on the road once again...these guys can never be couch potatos...

Spring 2008...maybe a bit too soon but I wouldn't bet against it...

I'm feeling Spring 2009 U.S. tour...followed by Europe in the fall.

PECMAN

>> Case in point <<

yes, case in point: [p081.ezboard.com]
july 20th 2006 and the autumn North American dates still hadn't been announced,
so why are you expecting to hear dates for next spring now? classic withdrawal symptoms, i tell you.

>> geez give the Stones a break and let them catch their breath already! <<

what Loochie said.



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Well some people thought they'd stop after '72, I imagined '82, especially with Charlie, Keith, & Mick all putting out first real solo albums. Who knows? Do they know? After these evident dates in '08 (if they happen), before every tour I suppose they have a band meeting, look at a variety of issues - desire, money, health, sense that they can do it - and decide.

NumberOneStonesFan Wrote:
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> Well I can speak for Hawaii and West coast events,
> not sure how it works in Europe but we typically
> know of shows appx 5 or 6 months from the date and
> tickets on sale 4 or 5 months out from the event
> date.
>
> Case in point- The Stones had a show scheduled for
> Honolulu for Nov 22 2006 and it was announced in
> May 2006. Formal talks began in June and the
> venue was secured by August, tickets went on sale
> in September. The show was eventually cancelled
> due to paltry ticket sales and they played Dodger
> Stadium on Novermber 22 instead.
>
> But the whole timeline from initial event
> announcement to actual event date is 5-6 months
> out here.


Nope..the tour was announced on 25 July 2006. Just 8 weeks before opening night.
The negotiations for shows may have started some months earlier but there wasnt even a whisper of what venues and dates they would be playing until not long before the announcement

Additionally, as you can see here - [iorr.org] - Honolulu wasnt even confirmed until September 20th. The same date that the tour began. It was cancelled on 31st October.

If youre only going to do a short tour (which will probably be the norm in future) then you dont need announcements 6 months in advance.



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>>july 20th 2006 and the autumn North American dates still hadn't been announced.
>>you're having classic withdrawal symptoms, i tell you.


It was announced on KPOI FM radio out here in Hawaii before it was officially listed on the internet...the DJ had a tour insider on the air and the November date was announced, it was announced as a "really strong rumor" at that point.


I probably am having withdrawal symptoms too, no doubt there.

>> It was announced on KPOI FM <<

for crying in the dust: so phone your DJ and make him tell you it's all over
or it's already scheduled or whatever it is you want to hear! :E
or better yet: patience please, a drug-free America comes first.

>> I probably am having withdrawal symptoms too, no doubt there. <<

what you said. have some popcorn.

I want to hear "Rolling Stones at Blaisdell Concert Hall" in March 2008 or (Las Vegas too).

ok, I will call him.
I will have some popcorn too. Nice suggestion. Thanks.

with sssoul Wrote:
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> patience please, a drug-free
> America comes first.

Sure hope we aren't going to have to wait for THAT to happen before we get another Stones show. I can give up the sex, but not the drugs and the rock 'n' roll, dear lord not that!!!

"It wasn't my fault ... liquors drunkened me!" Homer Simpson

relax onnya - i meant only the withdrawal-symptom medications that nr1 will be needing if he doesn't get a grip soon.
the fun stuff is another story altogether.



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with sssoul Wrote:
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> relax onnya - i meant only the withdrawal-symptom
> medications that nr1 will be needing if he doesn't
> get a grip soon.
> the fun stuff is another story altogether.

Whew, so glad I don't have to flush my stash down the toliet to get another Stones show ... talk about a no-win situation.

"It wasn't my fault ... liquors drunkened me!" Homer Simpson

NumberOneStonesFan Wrote:
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> Baboon Bro Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Event dates might not be an indicator but close
> to
> > a proof?
>
>
> Yes, even rumoured or fake dates would be nice...

Feb 1 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Feb 4-6-8 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 11 Santiago, Chile
Feb 18 Bangalore, India
Feb 20 Mumbai, India
Feb 23 Dubai
Feb 26 Bangkok, Thailand
Feb 29 Hong Kong, China
March 4-6-8 Tokyo, Japan (Budokan)
March 12-14 Honolulu, Hawaii (Blaisdell Arena)
March 16 Maui, Hawaii (War Memorial Stadium)
April 3 Sacramento,CA (Arco Arena)
April 5 San Jose,CA (HP Pavilion)
April 7 Los Angeles,CA (Hollywood Bowl)
April 9 San Diego,CA (Cox Arena)
April 11 Las Vegas,NV (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
April 15-17-19 Atlanta,GA (Fox Theatre)
April 22 Philadelphia,PA (Wachovia Center)
April 24-26 New York,NY (Madison Square Garden)

Wow! When do tickets go on sale??? Does anyone know what the setlists will be?

NumberOneStonesFan Wrote:
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> >>july 20th 2006 and the autumn North American
> dates still hadn't been announced.
> >>you're having classic withdrawal symptoms, i
> tell you.
>
>
> It was announced on KPOI FM radio out here in
> Hawaii before it was officially listed on the
> internet...the DJ had a tour insider on the air
> and the November date was announced, it was
> announced as a "really strong rumor" at that
> point.

Yes - but its still just a rumour and wasnt confirmed. How many times have you read on here in recent months about some radio DJ in the US 'announcing' that the Stones are playing a local show in the near future. Well, they wont be in 2007 as we know (even though some posters seem to like to still convince themselves they will be).


Rumours will always go around for weeks/months beforehand. Like I said, they have to make tentative plans to sound out venues MONTHS before any announcement. Some leak, some dont - and some turn out to be bullshit or plans change. There have been rumours already for next year as you're no doubt aware, but to expect any rock solid dates just yet is way too premature.

>
> I probably am having withdrawal symptoms too, no
> doubt there.
>

As Mick said...."you're not the only one..."

Dan Wrote:
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> NumberOneStonesFan Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Baboon Bro Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Event dates might not be an indicator but
> close
> > to
> > > a proof?
> >
> >
> > Yes, even rumoured or fake dates would be
> nice...
>
> Feb 1 Sao Paulo, Brazil
> Feb 4-6-8 Buenos Aires, Argentina
> Feb 11 Santiago, Chile
> Feb 18 Bangalore, India
> Feb 20 Mumbai, India
> Feb 23 Dubai
> Feb 26 Bangkok, Thailand
> Feb 29 Hong Kong, China
> March 4-6-8 Tokyo, Japan (Budokan)
> March 12-14 Honolulu, Hawaii (Blaisdell Arena)
> March 16 Maui, Hawaii (War Memorial Stadium)
> April 3 Sacramento,CA (Arco Arena)
> April 5 San Jose,CA (HP Pavilion)
> April 7 Los Angeles,CA (Hollywood Bowl)
> April 9 San Diego,CA (Cox Arena)
> April 11 Las Vegas,NV (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
> April 15-17-19 Atlanta,GA (Fox Theatre)
> April 22 Philadelphia,PA (Wachovia Center)
> April 24-26 New York,NY (Madison Square Garden)

Thanks Gazza, I knew you'd come through!
March 12th thru April 11 will be a fun vacation!

and see? Tour date rumors start about 5-6 months out...

Similar to the ABB tour, the Stones have set aside a sizeable gap in the itinerary to fit in their European tour.

It's right there in between Vegas and LA. April 13 at the 02.

Gazza Wrote:
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> Similar to the ABB tour, the Stones have set aside
> a sizeable gap in the itinerary to fit in their
> European tour.
>
> It's right there in between Vegas and LA. April 13
> at the 02.


LOL

There you have it printed - it WAS the last tour...





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