2011 is going to be amazing for true blue Stones fans folks.

The boys are gonna do it with style...
___

From the Rolling Stone Exile article:


I heard a rumor somewhere that you guys brought in Mick Taylor to overdub some things. Is that true at all?

I'm not saying it's not true. I'm simply not going to deny.

What else can you tell me about the unheard songs?

Well, as a bass player, I can tell you that Bill Wyman is a genius. He blew my mind, the stuff I heard him play here. He really doesn't get enough credit. The drums were amazing, but everyone knows that Charlie's the greatest.


http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/32635178/the_secrets_behind_the_rolling_stones_exile_on_main_street_reissue/4

bigg bill wyman? fuck i miss the bastard!!! twenty years gone already?


:areyoufuckingserious

Something amazing is coming-Mick Taylor rejoins The Stones! We can dream can't we?

Heart Of Stone wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 1:55pm:

Something amazing is coming-Mick Taylor rejoins The Stones! We can dream can't we?

___

Remember this post.

Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road.

Welcome back Mick T and Bill.

It may prove a one-night deal - perhaps an HBO special or something, but it's gonna happen and it's gonna be AMAZING.

And don't count out a mini-type tour with the old fellas back on board.

They are going to bow out of of the regular tour thing with an incredible sense of history, presence, and style that befits the single greatest rock act in the history of modern music...

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road.

Where did you read that?
In the RS interview (that's also been discussed in the Exile thread), he says he's waiting to hear from Mick.

Does Mick want to cut a new album?
"Hey, you're asking me? You better ask Mick that one [laughs]. But my feeling is that, generally, people get itchy at a certain time. I'm sort of waiting for a phone call, you know?"

And he said more or less the same thing in this excerpt: “There’s no definite plans, but I can’t see any of them stopping,” he says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we did some recording later this year.” But the guitarist admits he’s uncertain whether any sort of tour would follow. “I don’t know how the rest of them feel about roadwork at the moment,” he tells RS. “Maybe we’ll search for a different way for the Stones to go back on the road. Maybe not the football stadiums anymore. Maybe something different. You can’t go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever.”

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

Heart Of Stone wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 1:55pm: Something amazing is coming-Mick Taylor rejoins The Stones! We can dream can't we? ___ Remember this post. Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road. Welcome back Mick T and Bill. It may prove a one-night deal - perhaps an HBO special or something, but it's gonna happen and it's gonna be AMAZING. And don't count out a mini-type tour with the old fellas back on board. They are going to bow out of of the regular tour thing with an incredible sense of history, presence, and style that befits the single greatest rock act in the history of modern music...

What is your strategy if this does not occur?

Nellcote wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 3:45pm:

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 2:45pm: Heart Of Stone wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 1:55pm: Something amazing is coming-Mick Taylor rejoins The Stones! We can dream can't we? ___ Remember this post. Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road. Welcome back Mick T and Bill. It may prove a one-night deal - perhaps an HBO special or something, but it's gonna happen and it's gonna be AMAZING. And don't count out a mini-type tour with the old fellas back on board. They are going to bow out of of the regular tour thing with an incredible sense of history, presence, and style that befits the single greatest rock act in the history of modern music... What is your strategy if this does not occur?

:pullanolte

You fail to see the forest for the trees.

Look not on the specific wordings regarding an album or tour, but rather to Keith's sudden and open positive gratitude for the work of both Mick T and Bill.

To say nothing of the fact he and Mick worked closely on the re-issue of Exile.

Feel what you wish - but I for one now sense a wonderful announcement coming from our Stones in the not too distant future...

____



left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 3:40pm:

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 2:45pm: Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road. Where did you read that? In the RS interview (that's also been discussed in the Exile thread), he says he's waiting to hear from Mick. Does Mick want to cut a new album? "Hey, you're asking me? You better ask Mick that one [laughs]. But my feeling is that, generally, people get itchy at a certain time. I'm sort of waiting for a phone call, you know?" And he said more or less the same thing in this excerpt: “There’s no definite plans, but I can’t see any of them stopping,” he says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we did some recording later this year.” But the guitarist admits he’s uncertain whether any sort of tour would follow. “I don’t know how the rest of them feel about roadwork at the moment,” he tells RS. “Maybe we’ll search for a different way for the Stones to go back on the road. Maybe not the football stadiums anymore. Maybe something different. You can’t go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever.”

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 5:39pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 3:40pm: SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 2:45pm: Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road. Where did you read that? In the RS interview (that's also been discussed in the Exile thread), he says he's waiting to hear from Mick. Does Mick want to cut a new album? "Hey, you're asking me? You better ask Mick that one [laughs]. But my feeling is that, generally, people get itchy at a certain time. I'm sort of waiting for a phone call, you know?" And he said more or less the same thing in this excerpt: “There’s no definite plans, but I can’t see any of them stopping,” he says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we did some recording later this year.” But the guitarist admits he’s uncertain whether any sort of tour would follow. “I don’t know how the rest of them feel about roadwork at the moment,” he tells RS. “Maybe we’ll search for a different way for the Stones to go back on the road. Maybe not the football stadiums anymore. Maybe something different. You can’t go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever.” You fail to see the forest for the trees. Look not on the specific wordings regarding an album or tour, but rather to Keith's sudden and open positive gratitude for the work of both Mick T and Bill.

Those Taylor and Wyman quotes you cite are from Don Was, not Keith...

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 5:39pm:

You fail to see the forest for the trees. Look not on the specific wordings regarding an album or tour, but rather to Keith's sudden and open positive gratitude for the work of both Mick T and Bill. To say nothing of the fact he and Mick worked closely on the re-issue of Exile. Feel what you wish - but I for one now sense a wonderful announcement coming from our Stones in the not too distant future...

The quote about Bill came from Don Was. Not Keith.  See the separate Exile thread. I dont see what Mick and Keith working 'closely' on an Exile reissue (and everything I've read seems to suggest they didnt work too closely at all) has to do with some kind of imminent announcement. And recognising Taylor's greatness isnt that uncommon.

It certainly wont mean Bill Wyman rejoining the band, if thats what you're suggesting.

Alas - you are correct!  Don Was spoke specifically of both Mick T and Bill.

Hmmm...this makes the waters a bit more murky once again - but those words were likely pre-approved, so all is not lost!

Big news is on the way...yesssssssssssssss indeeeeeeeeed....


:smilemick  :boring

this thread needs an exit strategy.

Some Guy wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 7:24pm:

this thread needs an exit strategy.

BAH - off with yah!!!!!


The Mighty Stones are about to roll once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:wow

CHARGE!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/rtars/teddy021709.jpg

I'll believe it when I see it.

buddhabone wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 9:49pm:

I'll believe it when I see it.

Sometimes you have to believe it to see it... 8-)

Looks like the bushgeeks have been too preoccupied with watermelon & obama jokes to keep up with what's been going on in the Stones camp  

Mr. Sex Drugs Rock n Roll wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 10:47pm:

Looks like the bushgeeks have been too preoccupied with watermelon & obama jokes to keep up with what's been going on in the Stones camp

wow.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 3:40pm:

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 2:45pm: Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road. Where did you read that? In the RS interview (that's also been discussed in the Exile thread), he says he's waiting to hear from Mick. Does Mick want to cut a new album? "Hey, you're asking me? You better ask Mick that one [laughs]. But my feeling is that, generally, people get itchy at a certain time. I'm sort of waiting for a phone call, you know?" And he said more or less the same thing in this excerpt: “There’s no definite plans, but I can’t see any of them stopping,” he says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we did some recording later this year.” But the guitarist admits he’s uncertain whether any sort of tour would follow. “I don’t know how the rest of them feel about roadwork at the moment,” he tells RS. “Maybe we’ll search for a different way for the Stones to go back on the road. Maybe not the football stadiums anymore. Maybe something different. You can’t go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever.”

_____________________________________________

I am quite sure they discussed recording and a general time frame on when they will get started. They have a new record contract, and Mick and Keith were in the studio together with Don Was. Naturally I'm sure they spoke of general plans for The Stones doing another record (quite perhaps they even set a definitive time scale) being as it's been a while and The Stones are planning to continue. How could they not talk of it ....at least some what??

However, nothing is ensuing at the moment as Keith said. If they were doing something studio wise he would of alluded to it. He didn't. He said in so many words that while he's itchin and ready nothing is occurring right now studio wise with them. He was pretty clear on that much.

Simple enough.

Ian

Well said Mr. Billen!

The plans are being mapped out - yes, I believe that to be true.

AND, it will not be the same old same old this time around.

Noooooo - this one's gonna be far more special....


:smilemick :boring



Ian Billen wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 11:07pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 3:40pm: SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 2:45pm: Keith was dropping serious hints at what is coming down the road. Where did you read that? In the RS interview (that's also been discussed in the Exile thread), he says he's waiting to hear from Mick. Does Mick want to cut a new album? "Hey, you're asking me? You better ask Mick that one [laughs]. But my feeling is that, generally, people get itchy at a certain time. I'm sort of waiting for a phone call, you know?" And he said more or less the same thing in this excerpt: “There’s no definite plans, but I can’t see any of them stopping,” he says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we did some recording later this year.” But the guitarist admits he’s uncertain whether any sort of tour would follow. “I don’t know how the rest of them feel about roadwork at the moment,” he tells RS. “Maybe we’ll search for a different way for the Stones to go back on the road. Maybe not the football stadiums anymore. Maybe something different. You can’t go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever.” _____________________________________________ I am quite sure they discussed recording and a general time frame on when they will get started. They have a new record contract, and Mick and Keith were in the studio together with Don Was. Naturally I'm sure they spoke of general plans for The Stones doing another record (quite perhaps they even set a definitive time scale) being as it's been a while and The Stones are planning to continue. How could they not talk of it ....at least some what?? However, nothing is ensuing at the moment as Keith said. If they were doing something studio wise he would of alluded to it. He didn't. He said in so many words that while he's itchin and ready nothing is occurring right now studio wise with them. He was pretty clear on that much. Simple enough. Ian

Arena tour with with Mick T & tix starting at $600.

And they announce it's their farewell tour.

These are my 2 tips.

Tix STARTING at $600!!!!

Is that in American dollars????

Christ on a cracker!!!!
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corgi37 wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 4:28am:

Arena tour with with Mick T & tix starting at $600. And they announce it's their farewell tour. These are my 2 tips.

StPeteStone wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 9:13pm:

CHARGE! http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/rtars/teddy021709.jpg

I love Arsenic & Old lace!!!

Ian Billen wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 11:07pm:

I am quite sure they discussed recording and a general time frame on when they will get started. They have a new record contract, and Mick and Keith were in the studio together with Don Was. Naturally I'm sure they spoke of general plans for The Stones doing another record (quite perhaps they even set a definitive time scale) being as it's been a while and The Stones are planning to continue. How could they not talk of it ....at least some what?? However, nothing is ensuing at the moment as Keith said. If they were doing something studio wise he would of alluded to it. He didn't. He said in so many words that while he's itchin and ready nothing is occurring right now studio wise with them. He was pretty clear on that much. Simple enough. Ian

As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them.

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 8:33pm:

Some Guy wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 7:24pm: this thread needs an exit strategy. BAH - off with yah!!!!! The Mighty Stones are about to roll once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wow

If your definition of 'about to' is 'sometime in the next 12-18 months' then thats quite possible.

If it's this year you're thinking of, then I wouldnt hold your breath.

Gazza wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 12:27pm:

As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them.

The Universal deal covers both back catalog and future albums.

Already said 2011 pard.

Yah Black Irish bastard...


Gazza wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 12:28pm:

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 8:33pm: Some Guy wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 7:24pm: this thread needs an exit strategy. BAH - off with yah!!!!! The Mighty Stones are about to roll once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wow If your definition of 'about to' is 'sometime in the next 12-18 months' then thats quite possible. If it's this year you're thinking of, then I wouldnt hold your breath.

Paranoid Android wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 12:23pm:

StPeteStone wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 9:13pm: CHARGE! http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/rtars/teddy021709.jpg I love Arsenic & Old lace!!!

Great flick, funny as hell!

Gazza Wrote:

As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them. [/quote]

_________________________

The contract covered the back catalog, and believe it or not upcoming studio albums as well. Nobody HAS to do anything in life your right. However not doing something can risk repercussions or cause inevitable consequences.

The record deal certainly covers upcoming studio releases by them so The Rolling Stones are under contract to record new studio albums with Universal. Exact details of the deal were not disclosed on exactly how many brand new studio albums, but the deal did consist of more than one studio release Universal stated.


Ian

Some Guy wrote on Mar 16^th, 2010 at 7:24pm:

this thread needs an exit strategy.

http://www.coredmonthly.com/Archives/sevensins/images/mission_accomplished.jpg

Bingo wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 10:44pm:

Some Guy wrote on Mar 16th, 2010 at 7:24pm: this thread needs an exit strategy. http://www.coredmonthly.com/Archives/sevensins/images/mission_accomplished.jpg

God help us.....Something better than that. :kissmyass

And in yet more news hinting at greater things to come...

American Idol moved to a bigger stage this week as the Top 12 tackled the Rolling Stones. Ryan stared down Simon, Simon gave Crystal Bowersox some helpful tips and the kids were alright. (I know, I know: that’s the Who.) Amusingly, Idol couldn’t get the Stones to appear but Jimmy Kimmel could. May 10-14 is Stones week on his late night talk show in celebration of the long-overdue reissue of their brilliant masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Different artists will cover songs from that album each night and apparently Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will appear.

http://www.read-news.info/tag/mick-jagger-and-keith-richards/

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 18^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

And in yet more news hinting at greater things to come... American Idol moved to a bigger stage this week as the Top 12 tackled the Rolling Stones. Ryan stared down Simon, Simon gave Crystal Bowersox some helpful tips and the kids were alright. (I know, I know: that’s the Who.) Amusingly, Idol couldn’t get the Stones to appear but Jimmy Kimmel could. May 10-14 is Stones week on his late night talk show in celebration of the long-overdue reissue of their brilliant masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Different artists will cover songs from that album each night and apparently Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will appear. http://www.read-news.info/tag/mick-jagger-and-keith-richards/

so mick and keith are gonna jam with susan boyle?

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 18^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

And in yet more news hinting at greater things to come... Amusingly, Idol couldn’t get the Stones to appear but Jimmy Kimmel could. May 10-14 is Stones week on his late night talk show in celebration of the long-overdue reissue of their brilliant masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Different artists will cover songs from that album each night and apparently Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will appear. http://www.read-news.info/tag/mick-jagger-and-keith-richards/

Uh, it's Jimmy Fallon.
See the "Exile" and  "Jimmy Fallon devoting week of May 10 to "Exile!"' threads...

If Mick and Keith both appear on the Jimmy whatever show at the same time. I'll walk down Market street naked with a feather stuck up my arse. In other words business as usual in San Francisco.....But no chance of the Glimmers appearing together on a no name tv show.

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Mar 18^th, 2010 at 10:13pm:

If Mick and Keith both appear on the Jimmy whatever show at the same time. I'll walk down Market street naked with a feather stuck up my arse.

Be sure to have a camera handy!  :blankfriggingstare1

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 18^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

And in yet more news hinting at greater things to come... American Idol moved to a bigger stage this week as the Top 12 tackled the Rolling Stones. Ryan stared down Simon, Simon gave Crystal Bowersox some helpful tips and the kids were alright. (I know, I know: that’s the Who.) Amusingly, Idol couldn’t get the Stones to appear but Jimmy Kimmel could. May 10-14 is Stones week on his late night talk show in celebration of the long-overdue reissue of their brilliant masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Different artists will cover songs from that album each night and apparently Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will appear. http://www.read-news.info/tag/mick-jagger-and-keith-richards/

If they do show up you can bet that if there is an announcement of more to come this year you can bet that is when they will make it.  

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Mar 18^th, 2010 at 10:13pm:

If Mick and Keith both appear on the Jimmy whatever show at the same time. I'll walk down Market street naked with a feather stuck up my arse. In other words business as usual in San Francisco.....But no chance of the Glimmers appearing together on a no name tv show.

Ha, you better do your walk on Columbus Street.

You'll hardly be noticed . . .

AngieBlue wrote on Mar 19^th, 2010 at 7:52am:

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 18th, 2010 at 2:45pm: And in yet more news hinting at greater things to come... American Idol moved to a bigger stage this week as the Top 12 tackled the Rolling Stones. Ryan stared down Simon, Simon gave Crystal Bowersox some helpful tips and the kids were alright. (I know, I know: that’s the Who.) Amusingly, Idol couldn’t get the Stones to appear but Jimmy Kimmel could. May 10-14 is Stones week on his late night talk show in celebration of the long-overdue reissue of their brilliant masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Different artists will cover songs from that album each night and apparently Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will appear. http://www.read-news.info/tag/mick-jagger-and-keith-richards/ If they do show up you can bet that if there is an announcement of more to come this year you can bet that is when they will make it.

On JIMMY FALLON?!?  Seriously?  That's where the press conference is gonna happen?  Gone are the days of the blimp, I guess.

I've been away for a while, so help me out, because I'm an idiot and easily confused - is this amazing thing that's coming, is it coming fast and hard?  

Nasty Habits wrote on Mar 19^th, 2010 at 8:43am:

AngieBlue wrote on Mar 19th, 2010 at 7:52am: SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 18th, 2010 at 2:45pm: And in yet more news hinting at greater things to come... American Idol moved to a bigger stage this week as the Top 12 tackled the Rolling Stones. Ryan stared down Simon, Simon gave Crystal Bowersox some helpful tips and the kids were alright. (I know, I know: that’s the Who.) Amusingly, Idol couldn’t get the Stones to appear but Jimmy Kimmel could. May 10-14 is Stones week on his late night talk show in celebration of the long-overdue reissue of their brilliant masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Different artists will cover songs from that album each night and apparently Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will appear. http://www.read-news.info/tag/mick-jagger-and-keith-richards/ If they do show up you can bet that if there is an announcement of more to come this year you can bet that is when they will make it.   On JIMMY FALLON?!?  Seriously?  That's where the press conference is gonna happen?  Gone are the days of the blimp, I guess. I've been away for a while, so help me out, because I'm an idiot and easily confused - is this amazing thing that's coming, is it coming fast and hard?

Nasty, if it lasts more than four hours, as always, consult your physician.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 12:34pm:

Gazza wrote on Mar 17th, 2010 at 12:27pm: As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them. The Universal deal covers both back catalog and future albums.

I know, but I've yet to read anywhere that they are contractually obliged to make a fixed amount of new albums for Universal. As I interpret it, any new albums they DO choose to make within the period of this contract will be distributed by that label. £15 million over 5 years is a pretty paltry amount of a deal for a band of the Stones' pedigree, and doesnt suggest a lot of confidence in shifting too many records.

Ian Billen wrote on Mar 17^th, 2010 at 10:38pm:

Gazza Wrote: As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them.

_________________________

The contract covered the back catalog, and believe it or not upcoming studio albums as well. Nobody HAS to do anything in life your right. However not doing something can risk repercussions or cause inevitable consequences.

The record deal certainly covers upcoming studio releases by them so The Rolling Stones are under contract to record new studio albums with Universal. Exact details of the deal were not disclosed on exactly how many brand new studio albums, but the deal did consist of more than one studio release Universal stated.


Ian[/quote]

Could you please show me a link to a story that stated that. I've certainly never seen one, and believe me I looked.

Why would someone say it was 'more than one studio release' and then 'not disclose' how many it was for. Every Stones album deal previously mentioned specifically how many new studio albums they were contracted to record, so why would this be a 'secret' all of a sudden? Its hardly something that needs to be kept quiet.

If they make a new studio album, I agree it'll be on Universal. I honestly havent seen anything that says they're contracted to deliver them, though. And as they're now two years into a five year deal without a sniff of a new album, the chances of them delivering 'more than one' within that timeframe is pretty remote.

Gazza wrote on Mar 19^th, 2010 at 10:41am:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 17th, 2010 at 12:34pm: Gazza wrote on Mar 17th, 2010 at 12:27pm: As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them. The Universal deal covers both back catalog and future albums. I know, but I've yet to read anywhere that they are contractually obliged to make a fixed amount of new albums for Universal. As I interpret it, any new albums they DO choose to make within the period of this contract will be distributed by that label. £15 million over 5 years is a pretty paltry amount of a deal for a band of the Stones' pedigree, and doesnt suggest a lot of confidence in shifting too many records.

The New York Times reported three new albums in five years "according to people with knowledge of the negotiations who were not authorized to speak about them publicly."

Nearly two years since that deal was inked, so three "new" albums in the next three years seems highly unlikely.
Maybe live or greatest hits releases will count towards that number...

No outright announcement on the Jimmy show - but certainly hints will be dropped, the summer will see more concrete plans forming.

It's gonna be amazing - the long Stones road is finally coming to an end, but they are gonna conclude in style worthy of true Rock n Roll royalty...

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 19^th, 2010 at 10:59am:

Gazza wrote on Mar 19th, 2010 at 10:41am: left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 17th, 2010 at 12:34pm: Gazza wrote on Mar 17th, 2010 at 12:27pm: As far as I know, their 'new record contract' is for distribution rights to their back catalogue only. They're under no contractual obligation to record new music for Universal. if they do, I'd imagine it'll be on Universal as they're contracted to that label for five years, but they don't necessarily HAVE to make a new album for them. The Universal deal covers both back catalog and future albums. I know, but I've yet to read anywhere that they are contractually obliged to make a fixed amount of new albums for Universal. As I interpret it, any new albums they DO choose to make within the period of this contract will be distributed by that label. £15 million over 5 years is a pretty paltry amount of a deal for a band of the Stones' pedigree, and doesnt suggest a lot of confidence in shifting too many records. The New York Times reported three new albums in five years "according to people with knowledge of the negotiations who were not authorized to speak about them publicly." Nearly two years since that deal was inked, so three "new" albums in the next three years seems highly unlikely. Maybe live or greatest hits releases will count towards that number...

Thanks. At last, thats the first time I've read that. Even when this subject was discussed on here when it happened two years ago, I dont recall reading anything about new product.

The last time the Stones managed to churn out three studio albums in five years was 1986. Whoever thought they were capable of doing anything like that is living in cloud cuckoo land. Maybe its three albums of any description, in which case I suppose its possible that the Exile bonus CD will count.

Maybe thats why Jagger was uncharacteristically keen to do it. Then again, it can hardly count as part of their contract as Ronnie Wood isn't a band member on Exile.

I know to most of us fans that are 40+ the very idea of the boys being on Jimmy Fallon is insane, but it does make sense in the marketing world.

NBC - who owns/co-ops Universal - badly needs something headline making to repair its late night line up after the Leno/O'Brien debacle.  

Fallon's audience tends to be college age to early 30s.  That is also the market the Stones need to draw from to make the Exile project a huge success and grow their own share of the music market.  Fallon on the other hand needs to pull from the 40+ market for his own ratings.  

That's why it isn't Leno's show.  He has the 40+ market and has had no success at pulling from the younger market for years.

So if it goes well it is a win win for the record company and the Stones.  Even hinting around at another major announcement on Fallon's show is good for the suits.  More upcoming publicity for NBC/Universal.  They know they have the crown jewel of rock n roll in their back pocket and they are going to polish it up and use it.

I'm glad to see NBC/Universal thinking like this too.  CBS put the boys on 60 Minutes and the morning news show, but not much more that I remember.  Oh ya, that helps get them in front of a new audience.  60 Minutes was the lead in for Murder She Wrote *smacks forehead*, oh ya like Angela Landsberry fans didn't know who the Stones were.

Gazza Wrote:

Could you please show me a link to a story that stated that. I've certainly never seen one, and believe me I looked.


If they make a new studio album, I agree it'll be on Universal. I honestly havent seen anything that says they're contracted to deliver them, though. And as they're now two years into a five year deal without a sniff of a new album, the chances of them delivering 'more than one' within that timeframe is pretty remote.

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Huntington Post:

http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:gfrT4iOimlEJ:www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/30/rolling-stones-ditch-emi_n_115928.html+rolling+Stones+universal+contract+will+cover&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Billboard:
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003831851#/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003831851

Rueters:
http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:32junoPZpo8J:uk.reuters.com/article/idUKL59384420080726+rolling+Stones+universal+deal+will+cover&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=u


These sources state The Stones deal includes future "albums" or future "recordings" ...plural. So the deal was not presented/described to the public as the norm ...being a one, two, or three album deal (three being a standard for bigger acts) including rights to their back catalog as is normally disclosed.

* I understand your point though. Your sayin the contract probably states "IF" they do another album it will be handled under UMG but they do not HAVE to. I understand your point and it's a valid point. Still ... I see no evidence suggesting they won't and tons indicating future new records are (at present time at least) in the plans for them sooner or later.

Ian

Thats fair enough, but I've still seen nothing that suggests they'll be breaking any contractual agreement if they choose to never make another studio album.

Any future plans are conditional.

And to use a quote from a link that Lefty sent me a few days ago

http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2008/07/26/stones-to-universal/

"Insiders know those records are probably not guaranteed and will probably never be recorded…"

I DO personally think they'll make another record, but I'd be surprised if it'll be any more than that.

Exile reissue.

New album.

Live album of final tour.

DVD of final tour.

Awesome old is new again guests repeated throughout final tour.


The boys are bowing out - and are gonna do it up right - Classic n Classy to the end...

I am quite sure another studio album is in the cards. I am hoping for two...

If it weren't for their age I would be certain. However their age is the big factor. Nowadays it is a reality versus the "how long will they decide to continue?" thing it's been of the last twenty years...  Now, the boys are going into their seventies (geez my kneez ...are we actually talkin about The Stones in their seventies....) so naturally time is the reality in the recent scenario versus the debate of the past.


Ian

but will they get to play in Australia again ???

:wtf3

SemiahmooDude wrote on Mar 21^st, 2010 at 1:17pm:

Exile reissue. New album. Live album of final tour. DVD of final tour. Awesome old is new again guests repeated throughout final tour. The boys are bowing out - and are gonna do it up right - Classic n Classy to the end...

we need a Farewell Tour.

Ian Billen wrote on Mar 21^st, 2010 at 11:38pm:

I am quite sure another studio album is in the cards. I am hoping for two... If it weren't for their age I would be certain. However their age is the big factor.

Bingo.

That plus the undeniable fact that they're now a nostalgia act existing in an era where sales of recorded music (and especially recorded Stones music) are in the toilet.

The Stones have almost zero incentive to make new music from a commercial standpoint, and two studio albums in the last 15 years suggests that the creative or artistic reasons for doing so has all but dissipated.

In short, there ain't enough money in it for them. Revenue from touring outstrips the revenue from releasing a new record by about 20 to 1 now, whereas maybe 20-30 years ago they were on a similar level.

If they make a new record, its done primarily to 'justify' another long tour because admitting openly that they're an oldies act doesn't do much for their credibility. If they're going to make another record and then name the tour that follows it after it, then it entirely defeats the purpose if they're then going to play hardly anything from the album in question.

I'd love them to make another album, but if their self-belief in it is so low that they cant be arsed promoting it after being on the road for more than a couple of months, then why bother?

Oh, and if they ARE going to tour again behind a new release, for Christs sake, take a leaf out of Prince's book and include the new CD with every ticket purchase. I cant fathom how 'fans' can think nothing of forking out $500 for a concert ticket to see a band they apparently like, but cant spend $15 on the purchase of the CD the band are supposedly touring behind.  At least doing something like this a) gives the fans no excuse for looking bewildered at each other when the band play something new and b) gives the band no excuse for NOT playing something new. Their tickets are pricey enough and throwing in a CD isn't going to bankrupt them. It speaks volumes for how absurd things are that you can buy almost anything at a Stones concert that has their brand name except their music.

You'd almost think they were ashamed of it.

Gazza wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2010 at 7:31am:

Ian Billen wrote on Mar 21st, 2010 at 11:38pm: I am quite sure another studio album is in the cards. I am hoping for two... If it weren't for their age I would be certain. However their age is the big factor. Bingo. That plus the undeniable fact that they're now a nostalgia act existing in an era where sales of recorded music (and especially recorded Stones music) are in the toilet. The Stones have almost zero incentive to make new music from a commercial standpoint, and two studio albums in the last 15 years suggests that the creative or artistic reasons for doing so has all but dissipated. In short, there ain't enough money in it for them. Revenue from touring outstrips the revenue from releasing a new record by about 20 to 1 now, whereas maybe 20-30 years ago they were on a similar level. If they make a new record, its done primarily to 'justify' another long tour because admitting openly that they're an oldies act doesn't do much for their credibility. If they're going to make another record and then name the tour that follows it after it, then it entirely defeats the purpose if they're then going to play hardly anything from the album in question. I'd love them to make another album, but if their self-belief in it is so low that they cant be arsed promoting it after being on the road for more than a couple of months, then why bother? Oh, and if they ARE going to tour again behind a new release, for Christs sake, take a leaf out of Prince's book and include the new CD with every ticket purchase. I cant fathom how 'fans' can think nothing of forking out $500 for a concert ticket to see a band they apparently like, but cant spend $15 on the purchase of the CD the band are supposedly touring behind.  At least doing something like this a) gives the fans no excuse for looking bewildered at each other when the band play something new and b) gives the band no excuse for NOT playing something new. Their tickets are pricey enough and throwing in a CD isn't going to bankrupt them. It speaks volumes for how absurd things are that you can buy almost anything at a Stones concert that has their brand name except their music. You'd almost think they were ashamed of it.

Tom Petty is doing the same thing on his new tour. Buy a ticket for a show and get a free download of his new album. Seems to be the wave of the future.

" You'd almost think they were ashamed of it.  "

http://www.grioo.com/images/rubriques/7/1005.jpg !!!!!!!

Thanks Joey!

Gazza wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2010 at 7:31am:

Ian Billen wrote on Mar 21st, 2010 at 11:38pm: I am quite sure another studio album is in the cards. I am hoping for two... If it weren't for their age I would be certain. However their age is the big factor. Bingo. That plus the undeniable fact that they're now a nostalgia act existing in an era where sales of recorded music (and especially recorded Stones music) are in the toilet. The Stones have almost zero incentive to make new music from a commercial standpoint, and two studio albums in the last 15 years suggests that the creative or artistic reasons for doing so has all but dissipated. In short, there ain't enough money in it for them. Revenue from touring outstrips the revenue from releasing a new record by about 20 to 1 now, whereas maybe 20-30 years ago they were on a similar level. If they make a new record, its done primarily to 'justify' another long tour because admitting openly that they're an oldies act doesn't do much for their credibility. If they're going to make another record and then name the tour that follows it after it, then it entirely defeats the purpose if they're then going to play hardly anything from the album in question. I'd love them to make another album, but if their self-belief in it is so low that they cant be arsed promoting it after being on the road for more than a couple of months, then why bother? Oh, and if they ARE going to tour again behind a new release, for Christs sake, take a leaf out of Prince's book and include the new CD with every ticket purchase. I cant fathom how 'fans' can think nothing of forking out $500 for a concert ticket to see a band they apparently like, but cant spend $15 on the purchase of the CD the band are supposedly touring behind.  At least doing something like this a) gives the fans no excuse for looking bewildered at each other when the band play something new and b) gives the band no excuse for NOT playing something new. Their tickets are pricey enough and throwing in a CD isn't going to bankrupt them. It speaks volumes for how absurd things are that you can buy almost anything at a Stones concert that has their brand name except their music. You'd almost think they were ashamed of it.

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Yes but Mick Jagger is Mick Jagger and will be for the most part until the end of his life. He is going to want to at least make a new cd in order to get in the mind set, as well as promote the tour with versus being a nostalgia act alone.

Can't see them touring with nothing new studio wise. Even with Licks they gave us four new tunes in order to avoid the situation of them being touted as nothing but a nostalgia act going on a greatest hits tour.

As well I think Keith finally wants to write and record as well now (thankfully). Charlie would agree with both of them and Ronnie will do whatever ....hah.

Don't be so fooled. They still wanna make music as much as tour. How do I know? The answer is simple .... they do not necessarily HAVE to make a new album. They haven't for a good while. They could tour with no new album. It wouldn't bother them enough... but it does.

They still want to record and put out new product .... that is why they are choosing to do such. Remember .....they don't have to at this point. The Rolling Stones themselves, their management, and their financial folks are well aware of that. Yet they choose to go through this long writing, recording, and mixing process over months and months time... right there is a good indication ....they want to record new albums.... even if they haven't done such every year or every few years as they have in the past.

Ian

Ian Billen wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2010 at 9:28pm:

Yes but Mick Jagger is Mick Jagger and will be for the most part until the end of his life.

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this looks amazing!!!


http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-StonesRare-Unseen-n/dp/B0034KVTN0/ref=sr_1_105?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1269355967&sr=1-105