Rolling Stones

[Dunney77]

I'm just curious, were they booked but pulled out because of money? or were they never booked and it was just the 40th buildup which people seemed to think put them in the rumours.

I haven't got a problem with the current headliners at all, would just like to know why it fell through? I have heard somewhere they were 99% nailed on?? Oh well can't be unhappy that stevie is headlining

And another who was that 4th headliner last year?

[Pauljoanss]

That 4th headliner thing was always just rubbish and I detailed why in a post last year only to get a lot of critics.

Glasto rumours are always good fun, real shame about U2, I cannot make this year but was looking forward to it on the telly.

Edited May 28, 2010 by Pauljoanss

[sifi]

I think Mick was seen at the site last year, checking it out, but the whole tour was pulled because of Ron's alcoholism or something? Which seems odd because he's playing with that car-crash of a reunion with the Faces?

[eFestivals]

I'm 95%+ sure that they were being lined-up to play, but the Stones then pulled their touring plans for this year because of Ron being on the piss and that stopping them getting insurance for the tour.

I guess I'll find out for sure at some time in the future, I normally do with stuff like this.

[muffin]

i love the early rolling stones stuff... but wouldn't wanna see em personally. the stones can't play anymore. they sound like the worst rolling stones cover band ever.

shame... but true. imho.

[sifi]

Anyone see the documentary on Exile the other night? Amazing story of a truly amzing album... it's a miracle it came out at all from the sounds of things. Followed by a perfect example of why they won't be missed at Glasto... the Bigger Bang set from Brazil... horrible 'music'. The contrast between absolute greatness and an awful excuse for rock n roll

and the stupid beeb, cut Midnight Rambler in half... they thought the 'breakdown' in the middle of the song was the end of it, so just as it's warming up, it cuts to another song..

Edited May 28, 2010 by sifimaster

[The Nal]

Anyone see the documentary on Exile the other night? Amazing story of a truly amzing album... it's a miracle it came out at all from the sounds of things. Followed by a perfect example of why they won't be missed at Glasto... the Bigger Bang set from Brazil... horrible 'music'. The contrast between absolute greatness and an awful excuse for rock n roll

and the stupid beeb, cut Midnight Rambler in half... they thought the 'breakdown' in the middle of the song was the end of it, so just as it's warming up, it cuts to another song..

[fullfathom5]

What puts me off with The Stones these days is the really expensive tickets, plus it always seems to be seating which is gay. I've only seen them once, in 98 at Wembley Stadium - standing (great atmosphere and gig) - the ticket cost about £30. Now it costs about £100 to sit down, screw that!

[ferraristu]

How can seating be gay ? Were they forcing you to sit on a cock ?

[fullfathom5]

/\ Yeah, I was against it at first, but then I kinda liked it. No, it's just the atmosphere is pants.

[Negative_Creep]

I think it was all rumours

[The Nal]

I think it was all rumours

[russycarps]

they should have packed it in when brian jones died. He was the musical talent.

[russycarps]

yea, right....

Let It Bleed, Beggars Banquet, Sticky Fingers, Exile On Main Street.... rubbish, all of them

plus, they'd already given him the boot before he died

Edited May 28, 2010 by russycarps

[russycarps]

well, he was there... just about

I love the early Stones stuff too, but to dismiss the mid -period is daft

to me

[The Nal]

Well yeah, even I am not stupid enough to say Sticky Fingers is anything but a superb album . But Exile (to me) is horrible.

I am a big Brian Jones fanboy though so this may influence me somewhat...

Edited May 28, 2010 by The Nal

[russycarps]

Whats so horrible about it?

Im a Brian Jones fanboy too, most people are, but Mick Taylor offered a different buzz to the band, he was shit hot. They only went badly downhill when Ronnie joined really. That coupled with the fact they generally stopped giving a shit.

[tevaburger]

I'm 95%+ sure that they were being lined-up to play, but the Stones then pulled their touring plans for this year because of Ron being on the piss and that stopping them getting insurance for the tour.

I guess I'll find out for sure at some time in the future, I normally do with stuff like this.

[CaledonianGonzo]

The Rio gig is generally agreed to be a terrible performance. There are/were plenty of other far better shows on the A Bigger Bang tour. The O2 shows were great, as were those in the Far East. Plenty of shows on the tour did suffer, however, mostly as a result of Keith's recovery from brain surgery.

As to Mick Taylor, now that he's back in fold (he added new guitar to Plundered My Soul on the EOMS special-edition) rumours are circulating that he might be drafted in on a more regular basis to replace the recalcitrant Mr Wood and to help Keith along. Bill Wyman has also been mentioned as possibly returning as well, for a tour that will be announced as the Stones' final or farewell tour.

For all the 'this could be the last time' hoopla that usually greets a Stones tour, they've never formally announced that any set of shows will be the last they ever do. Next time might well be different, and might be a way of boosting what have been flagging ticket sales.

As for Brian Jones - well, no Brian, no Stones, but he just seems like a pretty difficult person to warm to. For me, none of the stuff that preceded the Mick Taylor years can hold a candle to the 'Big 5', Exile in particular.

[russycarps]

As for Brian Jones - well, no Brian, no Stones, but he just seems like a pretty difficult person to warm to. For me, none of the stuff that preceded the Mick Taylor years can hold a candle to the 'Big 5', Exile in particular.

[sifi]

I haven't seen anything resembling a decent example of them being any good since Ronnie Wood joined (that includes live shows and filmed examples...)

[The Nal]

The whole Mick, Keith, Brian thing was f**ked up. Mick and Keith were massively jealous that Brian was more talented and popular than them. I am certain that since his death they have belittled him at every opportunity. If you ask me it's Mick and Keith that are difficult to warm to. Pair of bullies.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I haven't seen anything resembling a decent example of them being any good since Ronnie Wood joined (that includes live shows and filmed examples...)

[CaledonianGonzo]

The whole Mick, Keith, Brian thing was f**ked up. Mick and Keith were massively jealous that Brian was more talented and popular than them. I am certain that since his death they have belittled him at every opportunity. If you ask me it's Mick and Keith that are difficult to warm to. Pair of bullies.

[russycarps]

There's probably some truth in that - but I don't think there's really much doubt that Brian's demise - as an artist, as a functioning human being - was, on the whole, self-inflicted.

I'll take tracks like Gimmie Shelter, Moonlight Mile and Let it Loose over Her Eyes Are Like A Cup Of Tea, or whatever it's called.