I don't know why...but I am actually
glad they are not doing the Olympics...

I don't think they would be crowd ready by that time ( let alone WORLD ready).

When they did the Super Bowl, they already had 5 months of live shows
as well as a month  plus of rehearsal time under their belts.

If they have to have ANY Stones...make it

The STONE ROSES

!!!

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 10^th, 2012 at 3:34pm:

GK,step away from the pipe.

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 10^th, 2012 at 3:34pm:



3 minutes prior to posting:

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Bitch wrote on Feb 10^th, 2012 at 5:23pm:


I think I just said it was unlikely and them not playing it was more a personal wish than anything else. I think they should be nowhere near it - that's more because I'm a bit of a traditionalist as far as the Stones go - I wouldnt want them being the cabaret at the Superbowl either.  And as much as I love the Stones and am glad that London got the Olympics, the Stones don't exactly reflect youth and athleticism  anymore. If we're showcasing music at the Olympics, I'm not so sure it should be a bunch of wizened near-septuagenarians - no matter how great they are.

Big word Gazza, does this mean dudes are old?

Gazza wrote on Feb 11^th, 2012 at 6:14am:


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Agreed. The Stones, while multi-millionaires and are some what cultural icons have always been .."anti-establishment"... and rebellious through-out their career. That's common knowledge. They are not a family band or world humanitarians by reputation. In fact... being anti-establishment and rebellious (rocks bad-boys)  was major in their attraction and stigma. Every knows that much. Why would they now play for the establishment (it's bad enough that Micks been knighted). In the 60's and 70's this would be the most silly thought. Regardless of their age, why play into a hand that you have built the better part of your 50 year career aside from. It simply wouldn't be seen as a "cool thing" for them and it would let their die-hards (and others) down. They are not U2...or Bonjovi... or Celine Dion... they are The Stones. Even at this age it would be hugely disappointing to their fans and to many. It's not their "bag" to do something like this and I am glad even at this age they realize it. They got away with playing The Superbowl. That was enough... I mean ... take a look at their logo in my profile.. I can't see a match to The Olympics.. and thankfully they know them playing The Olympics would also be seen as completely "corny".


Ian

I remember the "Days Of Our Lives" episode ( do they show that in UK?) There's a guy and a girls sorta making out on the couch...and on TV, the world premier
of the new rolling Stones Single...just as he is about to grab some boobage, she slaps it away,
and says something like " Jimmy! Cut it out...IT's THE NEW VIDEO BY THE ROLLING STONES!"...
and they cut to a 20 sec spot of STREETS OF LOVE ( I think that was the song, wasn't it?)

ANYWAY...IMO the difference between the superbowl and the Olympics is that
the SB is ICONIC...the Olympics are TRADITIONAL...like Gazza said...nothing to do with
Rock W Roll...the SB is all glitz and commercialism...

The Superbowl may come to Wembley sometime this decade...the only thing holding it back is time zone logistics...

From the Associated Press:
October 13, 2005

'Days of Our Lives' to show Stones video

NEW YORK (AP) -- The soap opera "Days of Our Lives" will celebrate its 40th anniversary by airing the world premiere of the Rolling Stones video "Streets of Love."

"I can't imagine a more exciting way to celebrate the 40th landmark year of 'Days of Our Lives' than with the Rolling Stones," Sheraton Kalouria, senior vice president, NBC Daytime Programs, said in a statement.

The "Streets of Love" video will air Tuesday. "Days of Our Lives" will use the song as a soundtrack to some scenes for the next four weeks.

"Days of Our Lives" premiered on Nov. 8, 1965. The Rolling Stones, who have been touring for 40 years, have a new album, "A Bigger Bang."

"With 'Days of Our Lives' also celebrating its 40th anniversary ... the show was the perfect vehicle for promoting the Rolling Stones and their latest single," said Randy Miller, Virgin Records' executive vice president, marketing.


Thought I was hallucinating for a bit there

Is Ronnie letting cat out of the bag?....or just as naive as ever??...still don't see them playing

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 14^th, 2012 at 4:26pm:

Seems like Ronnie didn't get a copy of that memo.

Gazza wrote on Feb 14^th, 2012 at 7:37pm:



Thank you ..........that's what I think I had in mind....I loved that Jessica Tate Chick...........
and Benson ..........was the smart one...so great.........A great one...... way before it's time  comedy.....another was...........Mary Hartman Mary Hartman!

in Aussie press today :

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/stones-are-game-for-olympic-show...



THE Rolling Stones could perform at the London Olympic Games in July.

Guitarist Ronnie Wood let it slip that he has been in talks with Olympic officials to join the line-up for the opening ceremony.

Wood said he might also perform with his previous band.

"I've been asked to do the opening ceremony with the Stones and close the Games with The Faces," he told The Sun.

"I've got to be the first bi-athlete musician."
Slumdog Millionaire filmmaker Danny Boyle will direct the opening.

Sir Paul McCartney and Adele are among other rumoured acts.