Egon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2021 at 11:33am:


Of course he has. I called bullshit on this claim 20 years ago. And I swear I saw a Keith interview around Bigger Bang time saying the Stones could tour without Charlie.

And "legacy" is largely a fan invention. Now if you are talking about "legacy" in the impact of the band's music and the respect of their peers as well as influence on subsequent generations of musicians that was cemented in the 1970's and the impact mostly ended there.

No one remembers Muhammad Ali's final fights and those have had zero impact on his "legacy."

Keith did indeed say they wouldnt tour without Charlie - and then also walked that back a few years ago by saying they could. Cant recall what interview it was, but I remember being (unpleasantly) surprised by it.

But we're not dealing with that. Its not as if Charlie died or left the band and they then announced a tour with a replacement.

Its a less than ideal scenario but its 13 shows and half a million people have been sitting with (very expensive) tickets for a year and a half already so I can understand it as an emergency measure.

Keith about this:

"This has been a bit of a blow to all of us, to say the least and we're all wishing for Charlie to have a speedy recovery and to see him as soon as possible.  Thank you to Steve Jordan for joining us in the meantime."

Lobular, please post elsewhere if you are going to be a fucking troll.

Be negative elsewhere. You are a chump.

It's obvious he's had issues on other boards and now he is here being ultra critical and making things up with no facts to back him up.

But for you Voo I will not engage!

Lobular Craterfuss wrote on Aug 5^th, 2021 at 5:51pm:


I can tell this guy isn't necessarily trying to be rude to you guys but is clearly expunging his own frustration / dissapointment towards it all. I can see where he is coming from in the fact that he obviously cares for Charlie so greatly he just can't stand to see the show going on without him. As you guys have been saying, it's temporary or whatever, but sometimes you do have to look at the negative way things can go and accept it as reality before hand, incase things do go A-wal you were already prepared. It doesn't make the impact any less devistating when it does occur, but keeping it in mind will help soften the landing I suppose.

It can be a bit unnerving watching the days of old unravel before you to say the very least. And they are, and they will continue doing so.

Yes it sounds as a negative outlook but it is unfortunately the truth. All good things come to an end, but if you're stuck in your ways like I am, even after the all.. It'll be there with you.

Have you cherished nothing from afar?

Another private show for Robert Kraft at Foxborough at the start of the tour.....

The Rolling Stones to perform private concert for Robert Kraft and friends

By Mark Shanahan Globe Staff,Updated August 5, 2021, 2:42 p.m.

On the eve of their US tour, the Rolling Stones will be performing next month at a private party hosted by Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his family at Gillette Stadium.


On Sept. 20 — six days before the group kicks off its “No Filter Tour” at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis — the Stones, or most of them anyway, will play for the Kraft clan and a few hundred of their friends in Foxborough.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/08/05/lifestyle/just-rolling-stones-robert-kraf...

A private gig is a good way to get warmed up for a tour. This is good news. I'll be waiting for YouTube videos.

I can't say he'll miss it Ronnie...

Being proactive here-

1. Who might replace Keith?
2. Who might replace Ronnie?
3. Who might replace Mick?

Gazza wrote on Aug 6^th, 2021 at 12:20pm:


I know what you meant, but I would throw Keith in there. His arthritic fingers aren't going to get better.