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stonehearted
Since I don't know them personally, I am not concerned with how they are or are not getting along. All that concerns me is whether or not the band continues on.
And as we have seen from the past 2 years especially, whether or not Keith and Mick are the best of friends there will still be Rolling Stones, because they each need in their own lives what the Stones represent to themselves and the world, rather than needing each other in their lives outside the band. Besides, they each have their own families and friends and hobbies and travels, and when you are in your sixties and seventies life can never be as fraternal as it was in your twenties.
Why is it so important whether they interact onstage or avoid each other because of mutual hatred? They are professional enough not to let personal issues interfere with performance. They still give their fans what they want, and that's all that could ever matter.
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Rockman
Thicker than thieves ... they'd take a hit for each other any ole day
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DoomandGloom
Keith has changed on these last 2 tours. He started out fearful. Everyone wondered if perhaps his brain injury or hand problems would sideline him, Mick was careful with him as well, defiantly keeping his distance giving no quarter for Keith to return to reckless party behavior on stage. Now that Keith is showing a love for music in what may be a completely fresh manner for him, he seems to have regained Mick's trust. When Keith messes up now Mick looks over and smiles his way knowing his mate is putting out an heroic effort. He is a true believer in Keith's future as a guitarist as I am... " Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal your heart away,"
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DoomandGloom
Keith has changed on these last 2 tours. He started out fearful. Everyone wondered if perhaps his brain injury or hand problems would sideline him, Mick was careful with him as well, defiantly keeping his distance giving no quarter for Keith to return to reckless party behavior on stage. Now that Keith is showing a love for music in what may be a completely fresh manner for him, he seems to have regained Mick's trust. When Keith messes up now Mick looks over and smiles his way knowing his mate is putting out an heroic effort. He is a true believer in Keith's future as a guitarist as I am... " Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal your heart away,"
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DoomandGloom
Keith has changed on these last 2 tours. He started out fearful. Everyone wondered if perhaps his brain injury or hand problems would sideline him, Mick was careful with him as well, defiantly keeping his distance giving no quarter for Keith to return to reckless party behavior on stage. Now that Keith is showing a love for music in what may be a completely fresh manner for him, he seems to have regained Mick's trust. When Keith messes up now Mick looks over and smiles his way knowing his mate is putting out an heroic effort. He is a true believer in Keith's future as a guitarist as I am... " Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal your heart away,"
excellent post
Stay well Aquamarine! I enjoy your posts. I hope Keith remains in good health too. Love what that man brings to the Stones. (Along with Mick"s irreplaceable voice)Quote
Aquamarine
FWIW, and obviously I have no inside knowledge at all, I think the hand problems are far more of an issue than the brain injury. I had a brain aneurysm and am on meds similar to Keith's, and as long as he remembers to take them he shouldn't have any major effects this long after the injury. (But again, I obviously don't know the specifics of his case.)
Aquamarine my mum had a small stroke, a few years ago, but thanks to medication she is well again. I think she is on meds similar to Keith plus like him.she smokes and she has a bit of a rebellious attitude. Love her to bits. Take care, stay well and enjoy your favorite band! Always enjoy reading your posts.Quote
Aquamarine
FWIW, and obviously I have no inside knowledge at all, I think the hand problems are far more of an issue than the brain injury. I had a brain aneurysm and am on meds similar to Keith's, and as long as he remembers to take them he shouldn't have any major effects this long after the injury. (But again, I obviously don't know the specifics of his case.)
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whitem8
I am not so sure they were not getting along during the US tour. They seemed fine. I saw them in DC and they were getting along great. I think a lot of the time the "fighting" is hype for the media and for selling more books, tickets, and albums.
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DoomandGloom
Keith has changed on these last 2 tours. He started out fearful. Everyone wondered if perhaps his brain injury or hand problems would sideline him, Mick was careful with him as well, defiantly keeping his distance giving no quarter for Keith to return to reckless party behavior on stage. Now that Keith is showing a love for music in what may be a completely fresh manner for him, he seems to have regained Mick's trust. When Keith messes up now Mick looks over and smiles his way knowing his mate is putting out an heroic effort. He is a true believer in Keith's future as a guitarist as I am... " Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal your heart away,"
excellent post
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Redhotcarpet
They have nothing in common but are stuck in the same corporation and band. They were childhood friends who happened to become very famous. Mick left Keith more than 30 years ago. Read Doxa.
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whitem8
I am not so sure they were not getting along during the US tour. They seemed fine. I saw them in DC and they were getting along great. I think a lot of the time the "fighting" is hype for the media and for selling more books, tickets, and albums.
How do you know they were 'getting along great' ?
Did you spend time in their company ?
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His Majesty
Recent events in Micks life probably helped bring them a bit closer.
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Redhotcarpet
They have nothing in common but are stuck in the same corporation and band. They were childhood friends who happened to become very famous. Mick left Keith more than 30 years ago. Read Doxa.
Mick left Keith huh? Mick kinda saved Keith while Keith was strung out. Wasn;t for Mic, Keith would not be a millionaire a 100 or 200 times over. (and I'm a Keith guy!)
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DoomandGloom
Keith has changed on these last 2 tours. He started out fearful. Everyone wondered if perhaps his brain injury or hand problems would sideline him, Mick was careful with him as well, defiantly keeping his distance giving no quarter for Keith to return to reckless party behavior on stage. Now that Keith is showing a love for music in what may be a completely fresh manner for him, he seems to have regained Mick's trust. When Keith messes up now Mick looks over and smiles his way knowing his mate is putting out an heroic effort. He is a true believer in Keith's future as a guitarist as I am... " Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal your heart away,"
excellent post
Indeed, I completely agree. Perfectly put.
maybe that's the primal observation for understanding Keefs condition. he wasn't sure if he could pull it off like he used to and it took him some time to regain confidence. i mean, i didn't see 2012 (except PPV Newark) but at Hyde Park 1 i wasn't even sure if he had any fun. at times he looked like he was in pain. you won't see that in the movie, though. the SMU intro certainly didn't help the overall impression. Now he oozes confidence, striking some signature poses and f*cking up SMU regularly, seemingly on purpose. i didn't even hope to see him like that anymore. it's actually just as unreal as Micks physical condition.Quote
DoomandGloom
Keith has changed on these last 2 tours. He started out fearful.
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Wild Slivovitz
Yep. On some occasions in 2007 (Njmegen, Werchter, Helsinki) it really seemed he lost it for good. But you can never write him off, can't you?