I just read a book "U2 By U2" it's their history as told by the members, I wanted to find out what kind of a musical background they came from, like did they play in bars for years before they made it big, & to my surprise, they never did that, in fact they were so bad covering other bands/artist's material, they started to write their own, the Bassist & drummer were in the beginning were never on the same time beat, out of phase, but they improved when they did their own material.
I have heard them do covers & they were not very good, I heard 'all Along The Watchtower" expected a Hendrix lead from the Edge, & all he played was chords, but I do like them, my favorite of their's is "The Unforgetable Fire" "Bad" & of course "Pride"
That book is a great book, explains how they came up with their recordings in the studio, got their recording contract, their manager, & instead of them being into booze & drugs, 3 of them are Christian (the Bassist being the one who never got into that)

Glastonbury is a five day festival.
So far they've only announced one day's headliner.

Not saying the Stones will be playing there, but the possibility remains...

Bitch wrote on Nov 24^th, 2009 at 6:27pm:



Bit early to assume that as the Stones havent confirmed they won't be playing it and the bill isn't anywhere close to being confirmed.

I just think its unlikely for three reasons - late June seems pretty early for the Stones to be on tour anywhere, I'd be surprised if BOTH U2 and the Stones would want to be on a festival bill where they're merely co-headliners and would be seen as having at best merely equal 'status' to another act and, perhaps most significantly, whilst for me the Stones are a far better band, I think they'd be reluctant to play such a high profile gig in front of a big TV audience while they're not 'road tested' - and risk comparison with a well-rehearsed band who would have been on the road for about 14 months by that stage.

I DO think they'll play Glastonbury eventually however.  Maybe 2011. I'd just be very surprised if they take the risk of playing there next summer before their tour starts in earnest.

If they are announced, it'll still be possible to get tickets. Whilst the event goes on sale before any act is confirmed and sells out very quickly, there's always more tickets held over for sale around March or so, after the bill is confirmed. I think Bruce only confirmed his appearance there this year around March/April.

Glastonbury was the only one of the 5 gigs that Springsteen played in the UK and Ireland last year that I missed. Whilst it looked good on TV, I wouldn't have gone anywhere near it had I been offered a ticket for free. Much less hassle from the comfort of my armchair. Similarly, I'd have absolutely zero interest in seeing the Stones play there.

Shite. Worst possible time for me if true. Was banking on a quieter year concerts wise.

Sounds very early indeed, means no new album too most likely, unless they pull of a B&B, but at least that would break the USA->Europe routine they've had since...69 ?

Sounds like a bit of a bizarre time frame. Espicially since it seemed like the rumours of a  South American start were getting stronger. Now Europe in the spring?.....If nothing else,sounds like the Stones hype machine is gearing up.....

left shoe shuffle wrote on Nov 30^th, 2009 at 8:01pm:



Last I heard was that whilst they were intending to tour in 2010, plans were still tentative and changing all the time and there was nothing concrete about specifically where they'd be playing or what size of shows. Granted, this was a few weeks ago so maybe things have changed since then and there could indeed be a change from the regular tour format we've been used to. If I hear anything thats 'solid', I'll post it here though.

From experience, the Stones should know that touring (especially in Europe) when the World Cup
is on is VERY bad for ticket sales.

Agree with you about South America. Totally impractical in mid-2010 to be playing there. Its winter and its the middle of the football season...and in a World Cup year to boot.  The time to play there is December-March/April.

Yeah, I still think the signs all indicate a US tour in 2010 at the same time that they usually play there.

If they play in Europe in 2010 I can only imagine itd be a short visit with a return leg in 2011

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Are you talking about Live 8?
The Stones were mentioned in many early news stories.

eFestivals did have accurate information regarding the Isle Of Wight appearance in 07.

The site admin posted this info regarding Glastonbury today:
someone is telling me - supposedly from a good source tho I can't verify that or what he tells me - that, at the moment, the Stones haven't agreed to play. Everything is apparently in place, and the stones have said they'll give an answer one way or another soon.

If the Stones are playing, I believe they'll play on the Saturday and not the Sunday, as Eavis has supposedly said that Sunday is "a young person's band".

Gazza wrote on Dec 1^st, 2009 at 11:11am:



Thanks for the voice of reason, G.

Based on previous history, It's hard to see them switch up the routine of touring the US in the late summer/fall and maybe Europe the spring/summer after. I could see them releasing the Deluxe Exile in the summer to run up to the prime buying season in the fall, which is plain business sense. I have a purely personal speculation that they'd stick to the stadium extravaganza because it's handy to hide some of their shortcomings  behind pyro and lights and huge video screens, all the while presenting themselves as still the biggest draw around. As Roger Daltrey said about The Who's plans recently, and I'm paraphrasing here, "we plan on touring next year, but at our age, everything can change".

" Dec 3: Stones tour 2010 and Glastonbury rumours
Rumours are telling the Rolling Stones are planning a new world tour starting in Europe next year. The legendary UK festival Glastonbury might be one of the highlights next summer, before they move on to America and the rest of the world.  "


I am now so excited that I am typing this with me penis .

!!!

Hey Gazza - long time, no see... 
remind me, exactly, what time ARE the Stones normally in the US as you say?
I'm guessing you mean October/November...
maybe I'll have some $ in my pocket by then again.  damn Phish tour.