wolster Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 This is in sharp focus at the moment with prices released for the Rolling Stones tour. Top prices in Perth are $528. Anywhere apart from Hanging Rock will cost a minimum of $200. My view is that it is just not worth that much money to see these ageing bones perform. How many LPs could I buy, recorded when they were in their prime, for that money - and get continuous pleasure from? No doubt the tour will sell out. How many will buy to actually listen to the music compared with those who will just want to 'be there'. With the exception of Leonard Cohen, most of these old touring farts can't help bit disappoint. Thoughts? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendo09 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I concur. Don't get me wrong, I love the Stones. But they're not what they were in the 70's. I think for the most part the tickets will be for 'I saw the Rolling Stones' conversations, not for the quality of the show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackangus Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I saw killing joke this year, they were awesome. Super awesome for a band active for 30 years plus. And from all accounts Sabbath were worth seeing too beyond the I was there factor But yeah 200 clams is maybe three average priced gigs these days, so you'd wanna be a huge fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt301 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I went to see Rod Stewart a couple of years ago in the Hunter Valley. His voice wasn't what it used to be but he put on a great show for an old age pensioner. The prices were nowhere near what you mentioned for the Rolling stones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I saw Roger Waters a few years ago for DSOTM, $250. Money well spent for me, never saw him before and likely never to again. Stones would be the same if I was into them, which I'm not, but a once off show in my life would be worth it. Outside of that context, it's too much money IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted December 6, 2013 Volunteer Share Posted December 6, 2013 A band as successful as the Stones should do a free tour as a thank you to their fans. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoHo Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Compare with Neil Young: cost $130 for good seats playing a lot of recent stuff that rocked as much as any of his classic songs. Stones: well, when was their last great album? A bit sad really 'cos they are one of the all time greats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surprisetech Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 In a lot of cases, prices are based on what they reckon they can get away with. If the demand is there, and the location has the necessary number of cashed up fans, they can jack up the prices all they like. On the other hand there are still enough acts out there that insist on fair prices and giving great value. Just choose wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surprisetech Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Compare with Neil Young: cost $130 for good seats playing a lot of recent stuff that rocked as much as any of his classic songs. Stones: well, when was their last great album? A bit sad really 'cos they are one of the all time greats. Big Day Out a few years ago when NY headlined was about the best concert value I've ever had. Would have still paid the same money for NY alone (he was the last act on the main stage, so went overtime). The Prodigy, The Living End, Died Pretty, My Morning Jacket, Youth Group, Birds of Tokyo, Little Red, The Drones & Tex Perkins and the Ladyboyz were a real bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 The Stones from the 60's '70's and 80's would be worth that sort of money. IMO they should have retired 30 years ago and the last 3 decades have been a cynical moneymaking exercise. I have never seen them live and I certainly would not want to see them now in their twilight years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortablynumb Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 A band as successful as the Stones should do a free tour as a thank you to their fans. Stones have been there, done that. Hired the Hells Angels as security. Didn't end well...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurDent Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) The Stones from the 60's '70's and 80's would be worth that sort of money. IMO they should have retired 30 years ago and the last 3 decades have been a cynical moneymaking exercise. I have never seen them live and I certainly would not want to see them now in their twilight years. Their performance in Shine a Light ($20 for the Blu-ray) wasn't too bad at all and that was only 5 years ago but they sure did look old. Not sure I'd fork out the sort of money being asked to see them live though for their Oz tour. Edited December 6, 2013 by KenTripp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) What a bloody question The Stones were or are possibly the greatest band of all time It's not about seeing them it's about hearing them play Guitars don't weigh much and Mick Jagger can still sing It is the sound not the sight that makes the great In the 60's and 70's it was the sight sound and everything else There is no music now even vaguely with the marriage of Chuck Berry country and blues in it As to the money God knows how many times over the decades I have had to justify the price of a cassette player record player amplifier or speaker to some clown that said " Christ that's expensive" code for waste of money And soon to hear it all again from the family when I announce the purchase of a Mac mini and wide screen monitor I don't work for nothing but I can't justify the price except to say for rock n roll tragic how much is never too much And Mick Taylor too Who care what they look like Edited December 6, 2013 by keyse1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoHo Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 No question he Stones circa 1970 were just the effin' bees-knees. But for how long can they keep playing the same songs, pretending they're still young punks? Neil Young, Dylan, Springsteen, all matured in there songwriting and stayed interesting and NY certainly still knows how to rock. Is Springsteen still passionate about what he does? Hell yes! Mick and Keef's good songs seem to have dried up about the time dinosaurs roamed the earth. It is an interesting question, though, are they still a great rock band? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 What a bloody question The Stones were or are possibly the greatest band of all time It's not about seeing them it's about hearing them play Guitars don't weigh much and Mick Jagger can still sing It is the sound not the sight that makes the great In the 60's and 70's it was the sight sound and everything else There is no music now even vaguely with the marriage of Chuck Berry country and blues in it As to the money God knows how many times over the decades I have had to justify the price of a cassette player record player amplifier or speaker to some clown that said " Christ that's expensive" code for waste of money And soon to hear it all again from the family when I announce the purchase of a Mac mini and wide screen monitor I don't work for nothing but I can't justify the price except to say for rock n roll tragic how much is never too much And Mick Taylor too Who care what they look like I am no fan of The Sex Pistols but I remember in their brief "Rock and Roll Swindle" period they were moaning that the Strolling Bones were old farts and should retire. I find that amusing considering it was the 70's when they said that, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I am no fan of The Sex Pistols but I remember in their brief "Rock and Roll Swindle" period they were moaning that the Strolling Bones were old farts and should retire. I find that amusing considering it was the 70's when they said that, And where are the sex pistols today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 And where are the sex pistols today? Hopefully down a deep dark hole. As I said I am no fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I am no fan of The Sex Pistols but I remember in their brief "Rock and Roll Swindle" period they were moaning that the Strolling Bones were old farts and should retire. I find that amusing considering it was the 70's when they said that, Indeed. Considering John Lydon is now around 57 years old, and Mick Jagger was in his 30s during the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hopefully down a deep dark hole. As I said I am no fan Actually mentioned the sex pistols briefly in the 70's thread Will tell you something about their manager The New York Dolls and communism over there at some point If you think Mick looks old take a look at David Johansen now Look up New York Dolls on the net DJ is the singer A great roc n Rollin band and wanna be Stones group Off topic but it's only rock n roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 PS The Stones are beyond criticism 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 PS The Stones are beyond criticism Bring back Bill Wyman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwTsuBYVGqY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolster Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Bring back Bill Wyman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwTsuBYVGqY I met him when he was a member of the Stones. A top bloke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 More like a cash grab for Mick's super fund than a rock'n 'roll tour $580 is a ridiculous rip off and a very cynical way to treat long term fans ( glad I am not in their number ) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundfan Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 PS The Stones are beyond criticism How about I debunk that statement? The Stones haven't released a decent studio album since Tattoo You in '81. IMO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 How about I debunk that statement? The Stones haven't released a decent studio album since Tattoo You in '81. IMO. Partly joking Since Some Girls I think but they are responsible for some of the best music ever made and have been criticised and praised for 50 odd years Criticism gets a bit pointless at this age but can't defend the ticket price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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