Rock megastars Rolling Stones announce world tour

Excite/Reuters ^ | May 10, 2005 | Ellen Wulfhorst

[TheForceOfOne]

And I thought Mr. Burns (Simpsons) was old, jeez.

Geezers on parade is more like it. Turning their life long fans on might get one of them hit in the head with a soggy pair of depends.

[sushiman]

I have nothing against old farts like The Stones playing rock and roll in their 60's ...but at this point in their lives I would think they'd knock it on the head ...They have a gazillion dollars already ...Sure they dig playing ; why not play for charity ? Bono and U2 could join them and they could give all the dough to those poor countries Bono is always crying about ...

[scott says]

I have over 800 Dylan bootlegs... if you or somebody you know is looking for a show,contact me. My source has EVERY show from the last 10 years{there might be a stray he doesn't have}Plus anything else thats out there. If you think I'm kidding, send me a request and I would be happy to get it for you...try me....

[Hildy]

About a decade ago they announced their "Steel Wheel" tour. Jay Leno commented that the next tour would be the "Aluminum Walker" tour. He's not that far off!

[Majic]

You know, I get the distinct impression these guys aren't just doing it for the money, but actually enjoy their work.

Rock on.

[softwarecreator]

My sincere hopes.... it will come to you in time.

oooookay ... didnt realize it was humor.

Oh okay, now I get it ... guess my time came pretty fast.

[Tall_Texan]

Rock megastars Rolling Stones announce world tour

...sponsored by Metamucil.

[Boazo]

Aren't they called the rolling prunes now?

[softwarecreator]

Dylan has something going on health wise, like Parkinson's. He doesn't play guitar anymore and he shakes a lot on stage

I saw him performing in a video clip recently and noticed he didn't play guitar.  I wasn't aware he had a disease.  Pretty cool of him still to be out there to please his fans.

[Jokelahoma]

There are other similarities between Dylan and the Stones. Approximately 1965 was when the Stones really became big. Approximately 1965 was the last time anyone was able to understand a freakin' word Dylan was singing. See? Amazing and uncanny similarities!

[John Lenin]

I saw Deep Purple and Yes in the past two years, believe it or not they sounded as good or better than they ever did.

[softwarecreator]

I saw Deep Purple and Yes in the past two years

Wow.  Didn't realize they were playing still.  Not a big Yes fan, but I would love to see 'purple.  Was Blackmoor with them?

[PhatHead]

I last saw the Rolling Stones at the LA Coliseum in 1981. This was the "Tattoo You" tour. Back then, and mind you, this was a quarter of a century ago, this band was already perceived by many as ridiculously old and over-the-hill.

Funny...Mick turned 38 that year... and, yeah, I thought that was old, then, too!

[scott says]

Ha Ha, there have certainly been times when Bob has been very bad in his singing, but something tells me you really aren't that familiar with his work, which is fine..I can take a little razzing!

[TheForceOfOne]

LoL! I know, but jeez, they'll have to play all daytime concerts because by three o'clock its time for the Country Buffet and in bed by six o'clock.

[softwarecreator]

Funny...Mick turned 38 that year... and, yeah, I thought that was old, then, too!

I remember reading a quote from a looong time ago where Mick said if he was still playing Rock-n-Roll when he was 30, he would kill himself.

[PhatHead]

I remember something like that, too, although I thought he said 40... either way he's a few decades overdue!

[Boazo]

Whale Hauler Tour

[Rightfootforward]

I saw their Steel Wheels concert in the early '90s and Jagger blew me away. He truly did. I've rarely seen a performer give as much of himself as he did. Earned my respect and was highly entertaining. Didn't expect to enjoy the evening. Had a wonderful time, thanks to my young daughter who insisted that I tag along with her and a group of her friends.
Have a suspicion Mick still has what it takes. Hey, why not? Tina Turner still has her game on, etc., etc.