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ronnie-woody wrote on Apr 29^th, 2024 at 12:48am:


He was rough onSatisfaction. But the playing on JJF was on point. I was row thirty center on floor. And was watching screens a bit. He didn’t move as much as when I see them in 19’ at same venue.

I didn’t know about the Covid.
He’s a great professional musician. Going out and doing this at eighty. Regardless of health and skill. Which overall seem really good, considering…. Keith!!!

ronnie-woody wrote on Apr 29^th, 2024 at 1:31am:


The subliminal message was that they played Rocks Off, and they didn't play IORR and Shattered 



BTW, what a great show, I'm still listening the show inside my brain

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Apr 29^th, 2024 at 1:59pm:


Did they rehearse IORR? I suppose so...well tbh I guess they'll dig it out at *some* point instead of Rocks Off...I guess they'll rotate Rocks Off and GOOMC and hopegully also Mess It Up after the way it went yesterday...I mean I was happy that the annoying synthesizer obviously was gone but also there was a guitar lacking and I wish Mick would actually attempt to play the guitar instead of just clapping and waving but I guess he thinks if he doesn't at least so this then the audience reception will even be less...just play WWW then, this sounded great at the Racket gig

Some thoughts on the weekend as I type. Long ago previous special work plans I was asked to help with were going to keep me from attending. I kept telling myself that I’ve seen them dozens of times in a ton of cities. Right up to a few days ago I kept the tingle at bay, but I finally said fuck it and informed the powers that something very personal had come up and I would not be available to go out of town until Monday or Tuesday. They were not thrilled to put it mildly.
I am retired but work a bit here and there to help with special projects occasionally. I guess I could say I came to my senses. Even more so at this point in time, the Stones are life the rest is just details is the reality.😊
As most of you know, the pre parties are a very important part  of the package.  I hadn’t met up with Voodoo since 2002 in NY. We had a great time talking stories and memories old and new. Dude can dance as you’ve seen. The song was Out of Time from last years tour video. It was great to see Sweet Virginia, the last time being 5 years ago. TomL was the immediate topic as she was giving me the pins. Of course more talk of many meet and greets and TomL stories. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting her husband for the first time also.
I didn’t really know anyone other than Voodoo and SV,
but that was remedied big time. As always exchanging personal stories creating great camaraderie becomes like old home week. Bottom line, it was an awesome night. The five hours or so went so fast.
I got the tickets Friday through AXS at face which surprised me. Found 2 floor b12 a few seats from the catwalk/stage.
To me the concert was great. Yes, there were a few hitches here and there. I think one song Mick looked back because he expected to end but had to continue. I don’t remember which one. The new songs came off quite well to me, but then again I’m just there to rock and enjoy myself. I didn’t notice some of the things others have said. SSOH was off the hook. Mick was on fire and Chanel performed beyond awesome. Lady Gaga who?
Some of those around me asked how I knew every word to every song. Of course I had to tell them about being around since the start and been listening to Hackney for months. I fucked with this twenty something girl’s head next to me when I called it was time for Angry. After the boys left the stage she asked about the encore. When I told here it just has to be another new one, SSOH and definitely Satisfaction. That was fun seeing the look on her face.
Bottom line it was an awesome 2 days in my adopted home town. In some way I can’t believe I was going to follow through with my work commitment. After all I’m retired and life is short. But I did THE commitment that means a hell of a lot more, The Rolling Stones and friends I’ve had the pleasure to know through many many years because of them.
Soooo many memories deposited in the memory bank and more to come.
Repeat the mantra. The Rolling Stones are life…..the rest is just details.

Rick

Charlie Charlie Charlie!

christijanus wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2024 at 11:37am:


Did we meet? I was with some new to me and we didn't introduce ourselves, one was with Rick (Maxmeister) and me

Another great header by Jini


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