Rolling Stones Tour in 2012?

tedobrien98

What do ye think?

Personally, I think they will (but that is obviously because I want to see those LEGENDS live before they pack it in. Was too young to go to Slane in 2007 but my brother was there, right up at the front when the stage came out through the crowd, and he was beside someone who caught Keith Richards' plectrum... EPIC!!!). There are obviously lots of rumours surrounding this because they're 50 years in 2012 and all that. But any solid evidence regarding this? :L

Then again, would they even come to Ireland if they did tour?

The Golden Miller

arnt keith richards and mick jagger fighting at the moment?

tedobrien98

ah well they were never really best buds now were they

Hannibal

They co-wrote most of the greatest songs in rock history so i'm sure they get along most of the time.. Keith constantly referred to Mick as Brenda and Your Majesty in his autobiography last year and they had a little tiff over that.

I reckon they'll hit the road later this year and into next year for a final tour.

karaokeman

I would also be interested to see the Rolling Stones live.

If they do tour this autumn and then go into a farewell tour next year I'm hoping they could do an O2 date here and then come back for perhaps a Phoenix Park gig.

I wouldn't want a Croke Park/Aviva Stadium date, I've kinda outgrown outdoor sitting gigs tbh and standing tickets for either would be gold dust.

The Golden Miller

karaokeman wrote: »

I would also be interested to see the Rolling Stones live.

If they do tour this autumn and then go into a farewell tour next year I'm hoping they could do an O2 date here and then come back for perhaps a Phoenix Park gig.

I wouldn't want a Croke Park/Aviva Stadium date, I've kinda outgrown outdoor sitting gigs tbh and standing tickets for either would be gold dust.

they are far too big to play the o2

karaokeman

The Golden Miller wrote: »

they are far too big to play the o2

The same could have been said about AC/DC.

Whats the difference, both bands have sold 200 million records worldwide?

Hannibal

karaokeman wrote: »

The same could have been said about AC/DC.

Whats the difference, both bands have sold 200 million records worldwide?

in reality the Stones are a hell of a lot bigger than AC/DC, the Stones for me are probably the only other band in history that can stand upto The Beatles musically.

The Stones ended their last tour with 3 dates in the London O2, which holds about 23000 compared to our one that holds I think 14000 so maybe they could fit in 2 dates in Dublin

karaokeman

Dotsey wrote: »

in reality the Stones are a hell of a lot bigger than AC/DC, the Stones for me are probably the only other band in history that can stand upto The Beatles musically.

You are forgetting about Coldplay:cool:.

Hannibal

karaokeman wrote: »

You are forgetting about Coldplay:cool:.

yeah and Keane aswell while we're at that level!

InTheTrees

Never seen the stones. I saw dylan last year. I left that too late.

Never saw zeppelin and its too late now. Seen pink floyd three times, genesis twice. Deep purple. Ac/dc (the original).

So I feel like I should see them. But I can imagine what its going to be like. A best of concert. Like seeing u2.

Sugarlumps

Saw them in Slane obviously well past there prime and the magic is well and truly gone.

You’d be better off buying the dvd Some Girls in Texas 78 that was recently released, they sound focking awesome.

Belle E. Flops

I would absolutely love if they did come. I'm dying to see them like. From what I've read Keith, Ronnie and Charlie are up for marking their 50th anniversary with a tour but Mick hasn't come around to the idea. I think there is still tension between him and Keith! Here's hoping they work things out

ItsAWindUp

The phrase flogging a dead horse comes to mind here

Pegasus Galactica

I would probably sell a kidney just to see them! I love them and have never got the opportunity to see such an icon band like them. Would be great to see one of the best rock and roll bands ever live! Lets hope they do it, even just for the fans!

tedobrien98

Aww come on! Past their prime? Just because they're old!!! They're last tour was one of the greatest tours in history, and sold however many millions of tickets and then spin offs like DVDs and the new album. Fair enough, it wasn't much different to any of their last few tours, with big extravagant stage set ups etc.

This crowd are calling themselves 'The Rolling Stones Liberation Front' and are making a few demands like smaller venues lower ticket prices and no unnecessary things like horns and giant inflatables etc. http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/rolling-stones-face-fans-protest/

Also, of course it would be a best of tour, with maybe a bit of new material! With a back catalogue like theirs, there's no need to write new songs ever again. A good lot of their best stuff anyway, is from their first 15 years or so. Fair enough, anybody could name at least 1 stones hit from every decade they've been around but nobody wants to hear a gig full of new songs that nobody knows! Especially since it's their last!

Belle E. Flops

Anyone who saw their Biggest Bang Tour from 2005-2007 will know there is no way they are past their prime!

vider12

Would be great to see it happen, but are they really fit to tour?

windingo

Yes I think they will and if they do I'll be first in line to get my ticket, I absolutely love them and will probably be the only chance for me to see them as the last time they toured I was too young!

Conall Cernach

I saw them in Slane in 2007 and while not being their biggest fan they were very very good.

vader65

If they do tour I'm not sure if they will come to Ireland or not, though I do hope they come!

karaokeman

Dotsey wrote: »

karaokeman wrote: »

Dotsey wrote: »

in reality the Stones are a hell of a lot bigger than AC/DC, the Stones for me are probably the only other band in history that can stand upto The Beatles musically.

You are forgetting about Coldplay:cool:.

yeah and Keane aswell while we're at that level!

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0007981.html

"I love Coldplay, and I honestly think they are on the same level as The Beatles.

In 30 years, when Coldplay are old men, people will look back and say, 'These guys were more talented than The Beatles.' I have worked with Chris Martin and the man is a genius - as a performer and a songwriter he is on the same level as John Lennon. I am not saying this sort of s**t lightly, it's really how talented the guy is. And Coldplay can go down as the best ever - even bigger than The Beatles."

Although I have little to no appreciation for Kanye's music, I will hold the man to these words.

nxbyveromdwjpg

^ I've nothing against Coldplay but that is honestly the biggest load of ****e ive ever read in my life.

karaokeman

nm wrote: »

^ I've nothing against Coldplay but that is honestly the biggest load of ****e ive ever read in my life.

You don't need to have anything against Coldplay.

It wasn't Chris Martin who made the claim he was better than John Lennon/ they were better than the Beatles it was Kanye.

Now back on topic, a friend of mine in college knows someone who saw the Rolling Stones at Slane. No question they still have a lot of fight left in them, I've never heard one complaint from their last Irish show or any other gigs in general.

nxbyveromdwjpg

karaokeman wrote: »

You don't need to have anything against Coldplay.

It wasn't Chris Martin who made the claim he was better than John Lennon/ they were better than the Beatles it was Kanye.

You picked that up wrong unsurprisingly, I'm aware of who you were quoting and also the band they were talking about.

karaokeman wrote: »

Now back on topic, a friend of mine in college knows someone who saw the Rolling Stones at Slane. No question they still have a lot of fight left in them, I've never heard one complaint from their last Irish show or any other gigs in general.

I was at that Slane, it was OK. Although I find them hugely overrated The Stones put on a good show but as usual the venue of Slane was a nightmare and it took over 3 hours just to get from the venue to the carpark, this and other organisational issues put a bit of dampner on the day (not as bad as it was for some the Oasis year though)

nxbyveromdwjpg

That's 2007 now, not 1982.

Belle E. Flops

nm wrote: »

(not as bad as it was for some the Oasis year though)

I was there to Oasis year, never experienced anything like it. It was nearly 5am before we got on a bus back to dublin. Absolutely crazy!

Anyway to get back on point Ronnie Wood has been quoted saying (about a 50th anniversary tour)

"Be lovely, wouldn't it? That's what we're on the verge of. I don't know what the hell is going to happen yet but we all feel we owe it to ourselves and to the people to do something."

Here's hoping!

Belle E. Flops

Heard about this on the radio there a minute ago

http://www.nme.com/news/the-rolling-stones/62619

2012 tour not going to happen, 2013 is a possibility!

vider12

would be great to see it happen, but i'm doubtful about it!

philstar

nm wrote: »

That's 2007 now, not 1982.

82' stank big time i do believe

anyone there?

AllGunsBlazing

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

2012 tour not going to happen, 2013 is a possibility!

Suprised to hear they're putting it off for a year. Surely at their age every second counts.

Belle E. Flops

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

Suprised to hear they're putting it off for a year. Surely at their age every second counts.

They are too cool to die! :cool:

karaokeman

An article in my college paper hinted at the Rolling Stones doing a string of arena dates in major cities and said 2013 as the year and the O2 as an Irish venue were likely possibilities.

Unfortunately I can't find the article from a wider source but presumably it was taken from somewhere.

Belle E. Flops

karaokeman wrote: »

An article in my college paper hinted at the Rolling Stones doing a string of arena dates in major cities and said 2013 as the year and the O2 as an Irish venue were likely possibilities.

Unfortunately I can't find the article from a wider source but presumably it was taken from somewhere.

Woohoo! Not getting my hopes up or anything! I think I'd prefer to see them do an outdoor gig rather than the O2 but wherever they are I'll be!


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/stones-5-th-anniversary-tour-pushed-back-to-2-aa3-20120314 - article in The Rolling Stone from 14th March

Belle E. Flops

2 dates in London and 2 dates in USA in November have been announced, but apparently there have been hints that there may be a longer tour after that.... Fingers crossed.

tedobrien98

Ah they'll definitely do a full tour I'd say.. They're not going to miss out on making millions!
Slane 2012, fingers crossed!!!

I hope if they do come to Ireland that they won't charge the same prices as they are for these four shows...
On the other hand, they're the Rolling Stones. They can do what they want and they'll still sell out wherever they play.

Belle E. Flops

They could charge what they liked, I'd pay it!

tedobrien98

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

They could charge what they liked, I'd pay it!

Ya I'd probably complain about the high prices at first and then realise that the tickets would be on sale in the morning...
**** sake I'm not missing the Stones!!!

cometogether

A fool and his money are soon parted

tedobrien98

What do ye think of their new song?
I think it's kinda like Start Me Up and Street Fighting Man... It's good!

Belle E. Flops

Well, got my ticket for Hyde Park.

Anyone else going?

tedobrien98

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

Well, got my ticket for Hyde Park.

Anyone else going?

I wish...

Enjoy it
I'm sure twill be epic :P

Belle E. Flops

Just back from Hyde park gig......... Absolutely unreal and Mick Taylor showed up for a few songs too which was a bonus.
Everyone I spoke to agreed that they were blown away by then.

tedobrien98

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

Just back from Hyde park gig......... Absolutely unreal and Mick Taylor showed up for a few songs too which was a bonus.
Everyone I spoke to agreed that they were blown away by then.

Did they play Rocks Off? I voted for it even though I wasn't going, just so I could see the videos up on youtube after! :P

I'd say they were unbelievable alright. I was chatting to my barber there a week or two ago and he said he wouldn't cross the road to see them, big fan of their music and all that, but he said they're passed it and he had heard that they were useless on the recent north American tour... (Keith can't play, backing track, blaaah blaaah blaah all this ****e) I told him to watch them at Glastonbury at the weekend. I bet that softened his cough! :P

A tour is inevitable now clearly, but I really hope they come to Ireland. I think Mick said somewhere to someone that they're going to just take a break now for the rest of the summer and see what happens after that, which may suggest gigs in the winter, which means an arena tour like in America the last couple of months. Those venues were all around 20,000+ as far as I know (could be wrong) and the biggest indoor place here is the o2 with 13,000 or whatever it is. So would they play it? Would the arenas in Europe generally be smaller anyway or what like? I know they played the old point on the Licks tour in 2003 when there was a smaller capacity but it's a different show now like with all this tongue pit craic.

Did they have that moveable stage thing in the point in '03 I wonder?...

Belle E. Flops

They played All Down the Line as their 'by request' song.
It would be unreal if they did come to Ireland. This tour has been really successful so hopefully this will give them the desire to keep going.
I am just so happy to have gotten to see them, and more than that I'm happy that I wasn't disappointed because I had such high hopes.

tedobrien98

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

They played All Down the Line as their 'by request' song.
It would be unreal if they did come to Ireland. This tour has been really successful so hopefully this will give them the desire to keep going.
I am just so happy to have gotten to see them, and more than that I'm happy that I wasn't disappointed because I had such high hopes.

Was everyone like "dafuq???" when he messed up the intro or did nobody care?

Belle E. Flops

I say no one cared if they did notice to be honest. That was the only mistake I noticed during the night anyway although there could have been more.
I think everyone was just too excited to care.
In fairness to Jagger he is some frontman.

tedobrien98

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

In fairness to Jagger he is some frontman.

That would be an understatement. He is the ultimate frontman!
If I'm half as healthy and agile at half his age I'll be delighted. :P :L my father always says he looks like constantly has fleas :L

Belle E. Flops

I'm a big Keith fan myself, but Mick is amazing for his age. The man has serious moves!