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Apr 8^th, 2015 at 1:27pm

Ok, My son 23 wanted for his birthday to see the Rolling Stones. I have just purchased tickets for the show in Kansas City. I am a die hard Stones fans I learned how to play drums listening to Charlie Watts when I was in Jr High. I've seen them 3 times 72, 89, & 99. They were great every time especially in 72 which is still the greatest show I have ever seen. I still play drums and guitar, I can still play golf, but I'm not what I use to be in any of them. Has anyone seen them lately and in the past? How do they compare? Thanks for all replies.

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Edith Grove Rocks Off Regular Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #1 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 1:40pm Just go, dude. It'll be a great father/son experience.
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Reply #2 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 1:40pm

Welcome to the breakfast show, Drum! Please tell us your thoughts about Emotional Rescue, Mick Taylor vs Ronnie and which is the worst influence on the youth of today, Bon Jovi or Obama.

I've only seen them twice, in '89 and '06, but both shows were great. However, they left Gomper off the set list both times for some strange reason.

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Reply #3 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:08pm

Edith, we're going, I just hope he enjoys it. He's always ask what's the best concert I've ever seen? I always answer, The Stones. Jerry Lee Lewis at the Cains Ballroom was a close 2nd, go figure.

Ok Starbuck, emotional rescue wasn't their greatest album, Exile on main street is, Tumblin Dice is my favorite stones song, best hook ever. But ER wasn't bad. Mick Taylor was a great lead guitar player and the stones lost that when he left, but I like the Stones for their rhythm, their hooks, and Charlie's left hand. I was a big Faces fan also so Ronnie is just fine with me. I never saw the Faces, they played Wichita the same day in 72 when we saw the Stones in Fort Worth, we were gonna go there if we couldn't get stones tickets, I grew up in OKC. Obama

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Reply #4 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:33pm

We only live once --maybe--, so go and --hopefully-- you and your son will have a great time.

I've seen them only once, like ten years ago, and it was a nice experience. [The only concert I've attended. From anybody]. Charlie Watts was elegantly perfect, as usual; Jagger was is usual self; I don't remember a lot about Ronnie, but he was there doing his musical thing; and I sang out loud to the chorus of Keith's "This Place Is Empty," to the annoyance/amusement of some young people sitting nearby me.

And I was a little bit drunk. And I met other Stones' fans, which was great; one of the nicest recent memories.

Anyhow, the band won't last forever. So go and enjoy the moment.

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Edith Grove Rocks Off Regular Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #5 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:33pm Don't expect much of this:
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Paranoid Android Rocks Off Regular Online The Rocks Off Ladies Rule You Bastards!! Posts: 6,344 Chapel Hill, NC Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #6 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:34pm 10drum wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:08pm: emotional rescue wasn't their greatest album, Exile on main street is, WHAT?!?
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MrPleasant Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 2,677 Xalapa, Veracruz, México Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #7 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:34pm Edith Grove wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:33pm: Don't expect much of this: Yep, that pretty much says it all.
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Edith Grove Rocks Off Regular Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #8 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:42pm Don't expect much of this, either:
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10drum Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 6 Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #9 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:54pm Paranoid Android wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:34pm: 10drum wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:08pm: emotional rescue wasn't their greatest album, Exile on main street is, WHAT?!? Yessiree...I expect that's why this forum is called rocks off.
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Reply #10 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 3:05pm

10drum wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:54pm:

Paranoid Android wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:34pm:

10drum wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:08pm:

emotional rescue wasn't their greatest album, Exile on main street is,

WHAT?!?

Yessiree...I expect that's why this forum is called rocks off.

You've passed the diehard test by using one of the working titles of the album in question.

I'm jealous that you got to see The Killer at his peak AND The Stones in 72.

By all means, go. It'll be a great experience to share with your son and while its obviously not 1972 anymore, they're still a great live act. I saw my 50th show in Berlin last summer and they can still most definitely cut it.

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10drum Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 6 Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #11 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 3:19pm Thanks Gazza, that's what I hoping to hear. The Stones and the Killer have something that other performers I've seen don't have, the ability to cast a spell on their audience. Someone ask Keith, do you ever get stage fright, and he responded "It's more like, open the cage". That may say it all.
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Pdog Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 6,130 aTx Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #12 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 4:46pm I took my Dad to a show in 2005, flew from SF-Philly… spent a bit of coin, it was worth it… just being with your kid at a Stones show will be awesome, and they perform a great show… they are 100% professional.
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Bluzdude Rocks Off Regular Offline I'm here-that's all that matters. Rocks Off Rules! Posts: 439 Los Angeles Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #13 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 5:18pm Edith Grove wrote on Apr 8^th, 2015 at 2:33pm: Don't expect much of this: Looks like someone photoshopped Mick's head on David Lee Roth
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nankerphelge Rocks Off Regular Offline Maybe being bad is more fun than being good... Posts: 2,775 Sweet Virginia Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #14 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 5:26pm You will not be disappointed at all. No doubt you will notice differences from '99. BUT still a top notch show. They remain amazing.
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Bluzdude Rocks Off Regular Offline I'm here-that's all that matters. Rocks Off Rules! Posts: 439 Los Angeles Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #15 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 6:13pm Speaking of Skeptical, I hope the news reports out of San Diego are incorrect....that the show completely sold out and there will be no general sale....hope its just some reporter that didn't do his or her research....
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Bitch Rocks Off Regular Offline I always get my Rocks Off! Posts: 4,904 FL - USA Gender:	Skeptical ~ Don't Be! Reply #16 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 7:06pm If you are lucky enough to have a son who wants to see The Stones with you, do it and it will be an experience he will never forget and you will never regret. Sure they are not what they used to be, but the show very professionally done from years of experience, and both you and your son will be impressed.
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Reply #17 - Apr 8^th, 2015 at 8:20pm

I took my 17 year old niece to her first show in 1989. Seats 1-4 center floor row 11. I still can see the wide eyed look on her face.
We have seen them 8 more times together, 4 here in H town and 4 on the road, the last being 2 years ago in Chicago.
When I told her we are going to do it again, she was just as excited as ever.
I'm taking her to Dallas this time, wishing I could handle taking her to the 2 other shows I'm attending.
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Kilroy Rocks Off Regular Offline I love this place! Posts: 2,863 Mickville Virginny USA Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #18 - Apr 9^th, 2015 at 7:49am Seen The Stones and The Killer! Seen The Killer 3 or 4 Times, Great shows. The Stones Were as great and a real group of pros.
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Edith Grove Rocks Off Regular Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: Skeptical Reply #20 - Apr 9^th, 2015 at 3:18pm Zack wrote on Apr 9^th, 2015 at 12:57pm: This photo is backwards, unless Keith has learned to play guitar left handed. Good eye!
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