highvoltage Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Is this true? Any ideas people?THE Rolling Stones will reportedly quit touring for good after playing London's O2 Arena this Sunday, after 45 years in the music business.The veteran rockers are believed to have declared that their current A Bigger Bang Tour will be their last because frontman Sir Mick Jagger, 64, and guitarist Keith Richards, 63, will be too old to do another.A source said: "We've been told this will be the last tour. Embarking on a Stones world tour takes years to plan. Mick and Keith would be in their late 60s by the time they would be ready to rock once more."Mick, Keith, drummer Charlie Watts, 66, and guitarist Ronnie Wood, 60, end their massive two-year tour this week with three dates at the new O2 Arena, with their final performance on Sunday.The band was formed in 1962 and has been touring regularly ever since.The group have sold more than 200 million albums worldwide over the last five decades, and played thousands of sold-out shows.The Stones have been receiving rave reviews for the latest leg of their tour, and wowed 60,000 at Ireland's Slane Castle on Saturday.The band started in London in 1962 with original leader Brian Jones, but he was usurped by the songwriting partnership of singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards.Jones died in 1969, shortly after being fired from the band and was replaced by 20-year-old Mick Taylor.The band has released 55 albums and have had 37 top-10 singles. They have sold over 300 million albums worldwide. Their latest album, A Bigger Bang, was released in 2005 and their world tour is still continuing.http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story...3-10388,00.htmlI have no idea what this is based on or whether it's true or what. Someone help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffrankwhite Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 maybe its time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdo242 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I bloody hope not. Also, didn't they say they were quiting sometime in the 90s?I think they'd do at least one 'Farewell tour'. They'd sell more tickets that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Seal Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 maybe its time...Well fuck you.I hope that the Stones will keep rocking as long as they can still stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownRock Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) The group have sold more than 200 million albums worldwideThey have sold over 300 million albums worldwide. I'd wait till it's official from a UK news site instead of an Aussie source Edited August 22, 2007 by BrownRock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I think they'd do at least one 'Farewell tour'. They'd sell more tickets that way.Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 The group have sold more than 200 million albums worldwideThey have sold over 300 million albums worldwide. I'd wait till it's official from a UK news site instead of an Aussie source http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcomi..._show_ever.htmlI'm not saying it's true by the way. I posted the article to see if anyone else knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCG Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) I hope not. Otherwise I would have fought like hell to get O2 tickets Anyway, there's too much money to be made... If Chuck Berry can still tour at the age of 80, then The Rolling Stones should have no problem. Edited August 22, 2007 by LCG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffrankwhite Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) maybe its time...Well fuck you.I hope that the Stones will keep rocking as long as they can still stand.fuck me?? uh, get a girlfriend, it might be rewarding that way. did it ever occur to you that the problem is that they can't fuckin stand? what do you think the words "too old" meant from that statement? i dunno what it is about my grasp of the fundamentals of nature that bothers you so but the fact is, stones or no stones, everything comes to an end. and thats all i was saying, maybe its time. wasnt a diss or anything. Edited August 22, 2007 by ffrankwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drops_of_jupiter Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) It's lucky I won tickets to see them tomorrow than, if this is the case :xmasssanta: I agree with what's been said--they'll probably do a 'farewell tour' and that'll probably go on for a long time; this tour's been going for 2 years! Edited August 22, 2007 by drops_of_jupiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyself Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I hope not. Otherwise I would have fought like hell to get O2 tickets Anyway, there's too much money to be made... If Chuck Berry can still tour at the age of 80, then The Rolling Stones should have no problem.Chuck Berry is touring? I thought he only played club shows where he lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I hope not. Otherwise I would have fought like hell to get O2 tickets Anyway, there's too much money to be made... If Chuck Berry can still tour at the age of 80, then The Rolling Stones should have no problem.Chuck Berry is touring? I thought he only played club shows where he lives.Nope, he was even in Norway in July. It's a shame I couldn't see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Rose Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Thank bloody god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'll believe it when I see it.Remember when Ozzy did his last tour about 15 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCGNR Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 The Grim Reaper is callingThese guys on stage have become an embarrasment to their stellar careerRide off into the sunset and never come back.....please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Hope they'll at least do one more tour, I couldn't see them this summer but I'd really like to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Haha, that's like the.. 23rd time they've been suppose to quit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'll believe it when I see it.Remember when Ozzy did his last tour about 15 years ago?Agreed! Too much money to be made. At least 1 more tour, a 'farewell tour' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ88 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) it's about time, but i dont believe it. they've been saying this forever. kinda like The Eagles who have been on their Farewell Tour for like 4 years now, then decide to record anothrr album... Edited August 22, 2007 by RJ88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) it's about time.maybe its time...Thank bloody god.Why all the hate? It's the Stones! B) Edited August 22, 2007 by Rock_N'_Roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 People who says it's on time, should get a foot up their ass. The Stones this year is the best gig I've ever been to. The Stonesis just getting better and better each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binge_And_Slash Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Remember the KISS Farewell tour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 maybe its time...Well fuck you.I hope that the Stones will keep rocking as long as they can still stand.fuck me?? uh, get a girlfriend, it might be rewarding that way. did it ever occur to you that the problem is that they can't fuckin stand? what do you think the words "too old" meant from that statement? i dunno what it is about my grasp of the fundamentals of nature that bothers you so but the fact is, stones or no stones, everything comes to an end. and thats all i was saying, maybe its time. wasnt a diss or anything.But it's still cool for the Pistols to record new music and tour...in their 50's?same shit...different pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getizzyback Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I seen them once, in 1998 (Atlanta, GA.), and I was happy to get to see them at least once in my lifetime, was a little disappointed, with performance, but it was still cool to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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