I think they will tour. Aug 2012 to Aug 2013 is my guess. If Keith is really struggling I could see Waddy Watchel in the back line. Forget Taylor or Bill doing a full tour - Maybe a few UK guest spots  ,but the aren't up to / willing to go on the road for a world tour IMHO .

Keith is the only doubt. Can he play chords?,Can he stay sober? (and not fuck up tours by falling off ladders,trees etc. - HE WAS DRUNK). Can he keep his fucking bitter,childish MOUTH SHUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!?

I'm sorry to sound harsh about the man that I once worshipped as the coolest on the planet, but I've just finished reading "Life".

I know the moment he walks out and plays Satisfaction ,SMU , JJF or whatever it will all be forgotten.


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New ( realistic ) Business Model = Residencies + Mid Markets + "No Security" attitude - Ego -  Cohl Model  = Successful 50th...

Hell...why not just set up shop in London, NYC, Vegas and LA...Clean house...Play/Relax...and go out a winner!!!

I think we're gonna see them next year as a band and I'm sure that even if one of them dies and the Rolling Stones as a band end we're gonna see them playing as solo musicians or the new barbarians or the "rucoling stones"or something, they won't stop, playing rock is addictive and they have more than 50 years playing it!

Nice to see this hasn't fallen to page 2.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the replies.
You give me hope.

My conclusion is that this all about Keith's ability to play for extended periods.
However,  if anyone is going to invoke that old adage "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,
it's our Keef". 

LJ.

BILL PERKS wrote on Apr 18^th, 2011 at 8:04am:


Sadly I Agree

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Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Apr 17^th, 2011 at 5:38pm:


or the Xpensive Winos.

The Return of 'Ask Keith' on keithrichards.com!

BILL PERKS wrote on Apr 18^th, 2011 at 8:04am:

and then depression set in...

Paranoid Android wrote on Apr 16^th, 2011 at 11:39pm:


Thats exactly what they should do - but its not going to work with the ticket pricing model they use now.

The system they've used on recent tours is fine if you're someone who doesnt go to many shows by ANY act and if you're only going to see the Stones ONCE per tour.

Setting up house at Madison Square Garden, the MGM Grand, the 02 Arena or wherever and playing ten shows or so is only workable if you're going to attract repeat attendees and/or tourists. If you're flying to see a gig and paying for hotels, most people's options are going to be seriously limited if they're being asked to pay a week's salary for a concert ticket as well. Its even worse if you're wanting to see more than one show.

It works for the likes of Prince because most of his tickets are very cheap, but its subsidised by having a small % which are very expensive. Most of his tickets in London in 2007 were £31.21. He filled 21 nights at the 02. Thats over 400,000 seats. Most Stones tickets were five times as expensive. They just about sold out three shows. Prince is doing 21 nights at the LA Forum now with most tickets costing $25 - there are a few hundred I think which cost several hundred dollars. That's the way to do it. On the last tour the Stones hardly ever played more than one or two nights anywhere - they did a few return visits to major markets like New York and LA, but basically had to time those to take place 5-6 months later to allow the ticketbuyer's wallets to recover from their previous visit.

Gazza wrote on Apr 19^th, 2011 at 7:48am:


That works, but you forgot a spot in the States...the Middle.  Denver, Kansas City or St. Louis has to be in there.  It's still too expensive to travel, plus hotel, tickets and lost work time for the average person to make it from the middle to the coasts.  Not too mention that hotels rates are double and triple in NYC and LA for the same hotel chains as they are in any of the midwest cities.  Play four nights at one of the arenas there...although I admit I'm biased to the Sprint Center.  Otherwise, I agree with you two 100%.

True, Chicago would be the most likely.

not sure now. I was jamming to Plundered on the way home and that might be them riding off into the sunset.