Are you going to see the Stones?

[GameBoy27]

I must admit I'm a sucker for semi-old to old rock bands as I'm now in the over 40 generation. I don't really care if all of the original members are still alive and performing as long as they still sound great. Obviously to pay money to see them, my favourite musicians must still be in the band and the other caveat is that I won't pay more than $200 for a ticket. And by that, I mean I have to have a good seats. 10th Row floors or something equally as good just off to the sides.

The Stones have just announced they're playing the ACC. Already the ticket prices are insane. I've seen the Stones 7 times dating back to 1978. I was young but still remember the very first show I went to. Yes they still have Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Charlie. Pretty cool, and I'm sure they still sound good but I'm not going to pay $500 a ticket to see them. Forget it, even if it's the last time.

To name a few recent oldies I've seen (in the last 5 years or so) who in my opinion can still rock and which I haven't paid more than $200 for what amounts to a front row seat are:

- AC/DC
- Tom Petty
- Van Halen
- ZZ TOP
- Prince
- The Who
- Bruce Springsteen
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- STP

So the question is, would you pay the big bucks to see the Stones one last time? I would say if you really like them and you haven't seen them before, spend the money. I'm sure it will be a good show and you'll probably never get another chance to see them again. I have no doubt they can still play and will put on an awesome show, but having seen them so many times before I just can't justify the $$$.

I'll leave you with this. There's just something amazing about listening/watching the rock legends, who can still play, even though they're pushing 70. I'm curious to know what 70 year old musicians our kids will be listening to. Who are the popular ones now that will stand the test of time???

Do you think the list is shrinking or am I just getting old? I'm talking about, who do you think is going to pack 20,000 seat venues, night after night? Name me some names...

Okay, I shut up now.

 

[fun-guy]

Front of the Line for me.

 

[shakenbake]

Prices are a bit too steep for me. I have the souveniers from the 1978 concert when I saw them at Rich Stadium and a lot of vinyl LPs that I have collected over the years. So, that will suffice, unless I win the Lotto.

 

[Viggo Rasmussen]

I saw Springsteen play close to 4 hours last summer for less than $50, I figure the Stones are worth half that.

 

[bullitt]

I saw Springsteen play close to 4 hours last summer for less than $50, I figure the Stones are worth half that.

well said my friend!

 

[eldoguy]

I am a Stones fan,my first concert experiance!


On April 26 1965 - 47 years ago - the Stones took to the stage of a London, Ontario, arena. Fifteen minutes into the show, the plug was pulled - literally. The electricity was cut during Off the Hook due to "rioting" in the now very disgruntled crowd. The concert was done for the night, but Mick Jagger promised the London crowd that they'd come back to the city to perform once more. All these years later they still haven't returned to London. On the anniversary of the concert, CBC Radio 2 Mornings' Tom Power and many of his listeners still wanted them to follow through on their promise.

 

[Yoga Face]

would not go if it was free


went to sars stock and was bored half way through so left to beat crowd

play one song stop then play another then the silly fireworks at the end

my music taste has grown and i now realize what great music is and it is not the stones

jaggers best stuff is the blues


jaggers a fine poet

 

[Yoga Face]

he looks like me

 

[Petzel]

I saw Springsteen play close to 4 hours last summer for less than $50, I figure the Stones are worth half that.

That must've been a hell of a concert!

 

[tsgarp101]

Having never seen the Stones, I thought that I would give it a try this time, just to say I was there once. Well, went online at 10am for the tickets, request for two seats, best available. Put my request through, by 10:01 nothing available. Try again - nothing. Give up at 10:05am.
Do a search on line - within minutes, find numerous sites with literally hundreds of tickets for the shows. Anything from floor seats(mortgage your home) to the so called "cheap" seats spread around the 300 level.
I find it amazing that these scalpers, sorry, ticket re-sellers always have such great luck getting tickets to hot shows within moments of them going on sale!!! (yes Sheldon that is sarcasm)

 

[IM469]

I first saw the Stones in '72 with Stevie Wonder opening the show. They were at the peak of their game. I find both Jagger and Daltrey (I love the Who) are like prize fighters that don't know when to quit. Their voices aren't the same and they have almost become cartoon characters of the group they once were.

 

[erotq]

yes sir!

 

[Yoga Face]

Having never seen the Stones, I thought that I would give it a try this time, just to say I was there once. Well, went online at 10am for the tickets, request for two seats, best available. Put my request through, by 10:01 nothing available. Try again - nothing. Give up at 10:05am.
Do a search on line - within minutes, find numerous sites with literally hundreds of tickets for the shows. Anything from floor seats(mortgage your home) to the so called "cheap" seats spread around the 300 level.
I find it amazing that these scalpers, sorry, ticket re-sellers always have such great luck getting tickets to hot shows within moments of them going on sale!!! (yes Sheldon that is sarcasm)

what i do not understand is why tickets are priced so low ????????


charge market value then there will be no scalpers

with the Toronto Maple Laughs the prices are (foolishly) set by the league so they cannot charge market value which leads to scalpers but who is setting these below market value prices for the stones and why ????????

do they not want to maximize profit ????????

 

[Why Not?]

I will not see the Stones. I am on 3 different pre-sale lists and got 2 offers last week.

A package including dinner, booze, VIP entrance (whatever that is), a package of swag and a floor seat was $2,000. Just a seat in the 100 level at the far end of the arena was $625.

That is just ridiculous.

 

[james t kirk]

I will not see the Stones. I am on 3 different pre-sale lists and got 2 offers last week.

A package including dinner, booze, VIP entrance (whatever that is), a package of swag and a floor seat ws $2,000. Just a seat in the 100 level at the far end of the arena was $625.

That is just ridiculous.

Agreed.

Love the Stones, have seen them in concert 3 or 4 times over the years, but cannot justify spending 1200 plus on a pair of tickets.

But hey, if the Stones can fill the joint at those prices, so be it. More power to them.

I could possibly get my head around a good pair at 800 or 900, but not 1250. Ya just gotta draw the line sometime.

 

[Yoga Face]

mick jagger admits being influenced by Aleister Crowley :Eek:


an English occultist, mystic, ceremonial magician, poet and mountaineer, who was responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. In his role as the founder of the Thelemite philosophy, he came to see himself as the prophet who was entrusted with informing humanity that it was entering the new Aeon of Horus in the early 20th century.

he claimed that he was contacted by his Holy Guardian Angel and that he 'received' a text known as The Book of the Law from what he claimed was a divine source, and around which he would come to develop his new philosophy of Thelema. He would go on to found his own occult society, the A∴A∴ and eventually rose to become a leader of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), before founding a religious commune in Cefalù known as the Abbey of Thelema, which he led from 1920 until 1923. After abandoning the Abbey amid widespread opposition, Crowley returned to Britain, where he continued to promote Thelema until his death.

Crowley was also bisexual, a recreational drug experimenter and a social critic. In many of these roles, he "was in revolt against the moral and religious values of his time", espousing a form of libertinism based upon the rule of "Do What Thou Wilt". Because of this, he gained widespread notoriety during his lifetime, and was denounced in the popular press of the day as "the wickedest man in the world".

 

[sodomizer]

I've seen the Rolling Stones 5 times - all in large stadiums. Seeing them at the ACC would be much better in terms of sound quality. I'm still debating on going to see them on June 6th (added 2nd show @ the ACC). It will be a last minute decision.

 

[whitewaterguy]

nope...done with the 70's..and the 80's..and the 90's for that matter Movin on man...too many unexplored roads to be constantly checkin the rear view mirrors

 

[shack]

mick jagger admits being influenced by Aleister Crowley :Eek:


an English occultist, mystic, ceremonial magician, poet and mountaineer, who was responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. In his role as the founder of the Thelemite philosophy, he came to see himself as the prophet who was entrusted with informing humanity that it was entering the new Aeon of Horus in the early 20th century.

he claimed that he was contacted by his Holy Guardian Angel and that he 'received' a text known as The Book of the Law from what he claimed was a divine source, and around which he would come to develop his new philosophy of Thelema. He would go on to found his own occult society, the A∴A∴ and eventually rose to become a leader of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), before founding a religious commune in Cefalù known as the Abbey of Thelema, which he led from 1920 until 1923. After abandoning the Abbey amid widespread opposition, Crowley returned to Britain, where he continued to promote Thelema until his death.

Crowley was also bisexual, a recreational drug experimenter and a social critic. In many of these roles, he "was in revolt against the moral and religious values of his time", espousing a form of libertinism based upon the rule of "Do What Thou Wilt". Because of this, he gained widespread notoriety during his lifetime, and was denounced in the popular press of the day as "the wickedest man in the world".

Not sure if that's gonna influence many people's decision as to whether they will attend.

 

[sarasota]

I'll be taking Aunti and Grandma - God willing.