BEATLES V ROLLING STONES FOR OLYMPIC GIG

8th August 2010
By Nadia Brooks

IT'S the biggest contest of the 2012 Olympics – The Beatles versus The Stones to headline the opening ceremony.

Sirs Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney are battling to be the top name at the launch of the London Games.

The Rolling Stones and Macca, one of the two surviving Beatles, have both played at the American Super Bowl to worldwide ­audiences of over 100 million.

But they know Games chiefs will only pick one of them.

An Olympics source revealed: “The 2012 Olympics opening ­ceremony is going to be ­spectacular.

“It has to be to kick off the event in great British style. Everyone wants to be a part of this historical happening and what is great for us is The Rolling Stones and Paul ­McCartney are interested in playing.

“They both have an outstanding catalogue of hit after hit that everyone across the world knows.

“The Stones and McCartney can easily carry off something of this magnitude on the world stage.

“We’re looking at the American Super Bowl’s half-time show – which they have played at – as the kind of thing we’re going for with the opening ceremony. It would be great to have both but there can only be one headliner.

“It’s going to be difficult but talks have opened and we’ll see what can be worked out.” Macca and ­The Stones are masters of ­performing live – still touring even though they’re in their 60s.

Jagger was famously interviewed by ABC at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, where he spoke of his passion for watching the athletes – including “the pretty women”.

He said in the interview: ­“Nobody really trains for rock ’n’ roll. People just stand there scratching their beards and getting stoned.

“That’s not what athletics is about you know.”

And Macca, who supported the British Paralympic team two years ago, said at the time: “I like the Olympics. I like that it stands for the unification of people through sport.”

Macca’s fashion designer ­daughter Stella is designing the GB team’s 2012 Olympic kit.

The Daily Star


Man, those "sources" sure do a lotta talking...  ::)

Why not really shock the world like the time Ali came out from behind teh cauldron in Atlanta? Have one united band play:

Mick on vocals
Macca on vocals and bass
Keith
Charlie on drums
Ringo on..ummm tambourine

The Daily Star ffs. The absolute worst of all the UK tabloids.

I'd be surprised in all honesty if their entertainment writers could name more than one band member.  Especially as none of them have big tits or have been known to give blow jobs to professional footballers.

Gazza wrote on Aug 8^th, 2010 at 2:36pm:

big tits or blow jobs

the UK media is so much better than the US

If this rumor is true, I think Paul has the better chance of playing this gig than the Stones do.

So you're telling me The Stones are Maccas flambouyantly faggotty sidekick?

no bon giovani?

Some Guy wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 7:59am:

So you're telling me The Stones are Maccas flambouyantly faggotty sidekick?

Edited to protect

Happy birthday you fucking piece of shit!  

How's that bullshit working out for you?  

I'm so pissed dontcha know!

He sucks folks. you're a moron. There I said it!

I warned you. God knows I warned you. blowing him and refusing to tell the truth about the cocksucker.

Some Guy wrote on Aug 9^th, 2010 at 7:59am:

So you're telling me The Stones are Maccas flambouyantly faggotty sidekick?

No it's just that McCartney is more likely to put on a good show than the Stones. :-?

it'll be Take That & Leona Lewis opening The Olympics.

Thats what I think too.

Stones fans tend to look at this with rose-tinted glasses. Its a sporting event and any involvement any musical act may have will be and should be merely as a minor sideshow for about 5-10 minutes being hurriedly wheeled on and then off again in between other variety acts. Personally, I've an aversion to seeing the Stones or any act I like being reduced to nothing but a cabaret side-attraction for an audience that isnt there for anything to do with music. It's cheesy and embarrassing, as is the clamour and apparent desperation amongst fans for them to be involved in it.

I'd also imagine that the people organising the ceremony for an event thats showcasing fitness, youth and athleticism would be reluctant to see it opened up a plethora of wizened rock stars.

Playing the Superbowl was tacky enough. This would be even worse. Please don't make it happen.

Gazza wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 7:24am:

Thats what I think too. Stones fans tend to look at this with rose-tinted glasses. Its a sporting event and any involvement any musical act may have will be and should be merely as a minor sideshow for about 5-10 minutes being hurriedly wheeled on and then off again in between other variety acts. Personally, I've an aversion to seeing the Stones or any act I like being reduced to nothing but a cabaret side-attraction for an audience that isnt there for anything to do with music. It's cheesy and embarrassing, as is the clamour and apparent desperation amongst fans for them to be involved in it. I'd also imagine that the people organising the ceremony for an event thats showcasing fitness, youth and athleticism would be reluctant to see it opened up a plethora of wizened rock stars. Playing the Superbowl was tacky enough. This would be even worse. Please don't make it happen.

you know if the money is there, they will do it... it gets alot of free publicity to help hype a tour too...

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I'd also imagine that the people organising the ceremony for an event thats showcasing fitness, youth and athleticism would be reluctant to see it opened up a plethora of wizened rock stars.

i never thought of it like that but thats a good observation

i wonder if they will do this, im sure they'd like to do it, and be considered culturally relevant - especially with the recent number one - and the stones are such a transatlantic / world band, that i think it would make sense for them to play to a world audience

but i cant see it happening, Ade is right, i think ''younger'' people like take that and leona lewis will play, but you never know

and i enjoyed the superbowl thing so i wouldnt mind seeing them on TV

let's hope Pdog is correct too and they'll piggyback an appearance with a tour

HJW

I absolutely agree with Gazza, but then also with Pdog. If you do the Superbowl, why shouldn't you do the olympics. A free worldwide commercial for the Stones. They'll be the talk of the town worldwide. How could they resist that.

Pdog wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 12:19pm:

Gazza wrote on Aug 10th, 2010 at 7:24am: Thats what I think too. Stones fans tend to look at this with rose-tinted glasses. Its a sporting event and any involvement any musical act may have will be and should be merely as a minor sideshow for about 5-10 minutes being hurriedly wheeled on and then off again in between other variety acts. Personally, I've an aversion to seeing the Stones or any act I like being reduced to nothing but a cabaret side-attraction for an audience that isnt there for anything to do with music. It's cheesy and embarrassing, as is the clamour and apparent desperation amongst fans for them to be involved in it. I'd also imagine that the people organising the ceremony for an event thats showcasing fitness, youth and athleticism would be reluctant to see it opened up a plethora of wizened rock stars. Playing the Superbowl was tacky enough. This would be even worse. Please don't make it happen. you know if the money is there, they will do it... it gets alot of free publicity to help hype a tour too...

Not sure if they'd be paid for it - but if they feel they'll get money from it indirectly via increased ticket sales (they will almost certainly be touring Europe that summer and the Olympics take place what would be near the end of a Euro leg) or record sales, they'll absolutely jump at it if offered.

The Superbowl was effectively a commercial for the Bigger Bang album and tour. They didnt really need the ticket sales in fairness, but album sales were pretty much unaffected despite them playing to the biggest US TV audience in their career.

Tumbling Dijs wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 3:33pm:

I absolutely agree with Gazza, but then also with Pdog. If you do the Superbowl, why shouldn't you do the olympics. A free worldwide commercial for the Stones. They'll be the talk of the town worldwide. How could they resist that.

I'd rather they hadnt played the Superbowl either for the same reason that I'd rather they didnt play the Olympics, but thats just me. No doubt they'd jump at the offer of one as easily as they did for the other.

That said, the Superbowl is an annual event. Its something that if they skipped one year, they could be invited to do it another time. The Olympics is a different thing entirely. Much bigger event on a global scale, plus its in their home city for the first time since 1948. It'll be their ONLY chance to have anything to do with it.

Gazza wrote on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 3:43pm:

Pdog wrote on Aug 10th, 2010 at 12:19pm: Gazza wrote on Aug 10th, 2010 at 7:24am: Thats what I think too. Stones fans tend to look at this with rose-tinted glasses. Its a sporting event and any involvement any musical act may have will be and should be merely as a minor sideshow for about 5-10 minutes being hurriedly wheeled on and then off again in between other variety acts. Personally, I've an aversion to seeing the Stones or any act I like being reduced to nothing but a cabaret side-attraction for an audience that isnt there for anything to do with music. It's cheesy and embarrassing, as is the clamour and apparent desperation amongst fans for them to be involved in it. I'd also imagine that the people organising the ceremony for an event thats showcasing fitness, youth and athleticism would be reluctant to see it opened up a plethora of wizened rock stars. Playing the Superbowl was tacky enough. This would be even worse. Please don't make it happen. you know if the money is there, they will do it... it gets alot of free publicity to help hype a tour too... Not sure if they'd be paid for it - but if they feel they'll get money from it indirectly via increased ticket sales (they will almost certainly be touring Europe that summer and the Olympics take place what would be near the end of a Euro leg) or record sales, they'll absolutely jump at it if offered. The Superbowl was effectively a commercial for the Bigger Bang album and tour. They didnt really need the ticket sales in fairness, but album sales were pretty much unaffected despite them playing to the biggest US TV audience in their career.

they kicked off the NFL that season too... they were heavily using it to promote... so i'm thinking they would use the olympics as that type of vehicle too... and the olympics have their wizards...

Whats wrong with having one of them open, and the other close?

But i think its all dreaming.

Susan Boyle will get the gig.

There may be an all star music show as part of the kick off but I doubt that any rock band would be included in the Opening Ceremonies. Maybe the closing perhaps but can't see the Stones really wanting any part of it. Now Phil Collins will need to be locked up as he would try and sneak on stage for sure.

gimmekeef wrote on Aug 11^th, 2010 at 9:22am:

There may be an all star music show as part of the kick off but I doubt that any rock band would be included in the Opening Ceremonies. Maybe the closing perhaps but can't see the Stones really wanting any part of it. Now Phil Collins will need to be locked up as he would try and sneak on stage for sure.

They booked Herman's Hermits and are working on getting Cliff Richard.
:willya

Pdog wrote on Aug 11^th, 2010 at 9:36am:

gimmekeef wrote on Aug 11th, 2010 at 9:22am: There may be an all star music show as part of the kick off but I doubt that any rock band would be included in the Opening Ceremonies. Maybe the closing perhaps but can't see the Stones really wanting any part of it. Now Phil Collins will need to be locked up as he would try and sneak on stage for sure. They booked Herman's Hermits and are working on getting Cliff Richard. :willya

As long as they don't get that Winchester Cathedral guy from the 60's.......

gimmekeef wrote on Aug 11^th, 2010 at 11:11am:

Pdog wrote on Aug 11th, 2010 at 9:36am: gimmekeef wrote on Aug 11th, 2010 at 9:22am: There may be an all star music show as part of the kick off but I doubt that any rock band would be included in the Opening Ceremonies. Maybe the closing perhaps but can't see the Stones really wanting any part of it. Now Phil Collins will need to be locked up as he would try and sneak on stage for sure. They booked Herman's Hermits and are working on getting Cliff Richard. :willya As long as they don't get that Winchester Cathedral guy from the 60's.......

By request http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xPFVFm8NpA

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 11^th, 2010 at 11:21am:

gimmekeef wrote on Aug 11th, 2010 at 11:11am: Pdog wrote on Aug 11th, 2010 at 9:36am: gimmekeef wrote on Aug 11th, 2010 at 9:22am: There may be an all star music show as part of the kick off but I doubt that any rock band would be included in the Opening Ceremonies. Maybe the closing perhaps but can't see the Stones really wanting any part of it. Now Phil Collins will need to be locked up as he would try and sneak on stage for sure. They booked Herman's Hermits and are working on getting Cliff Richard. :willya As long as they don't get that Winchester Cathedral guy from the 60's....... By request http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xPFVFm8NpA

Oh, I remember that song, it sounds so corny at the time, some of those 60's bands were getting into that kind of thing, another was Sopwith Camel "Hello Hello" was their hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpOrXcZ4ZrA