The Rolling Stones...

[sandyRoe]

They're getting on a bit. Do you think they might have a sip of Sanatogen before going out on stage now?
'Fortifies the over 40s', was its slogan.

[Ann]

This was my era Sandy :)) I left school in 1964 when they were most popular .... Couldn't believe to read that Bill Wyman is 76 - good grief it makes me feel so old ....... loved the Stones music, but not them, preferred the Beatles. Mick Jagger is ageing well, has loads of energy for a 69 year old.

[tenrec]

I think they may sip more than Sanatogen!

[Ann]

LOL@tenrec !!!

[NOX]

Yeah I imagine they have some coke before they go on- nothing like a cola to perk you up ;-)

[Booldawg]

I like that new tune they have out at the moment.

[flump1]

They were called ' The Strolling Bones ' by the media some time back. Tickled me !

[parkie]

Got to get some satisfaction somehow NOX.

[237SJ]

I saw them at Twickenham in (I think) 2003. It was the best concert I`ve ever been to (and I`ve been to a lot). I don`t know what they`re like now but don`t let their advancing years fool you!

[andy-hughes]

The media love to trot out the same old cliches when they talk about The Stones, obviously their readers never tire of them either - however pointless such comments may be.

"The Stones have a combined age of ..." I mean just exactly what is that supposed to tell us about anything what ever?

"Wrinkly rocker Bill Wyman ..." I have met Bill Wyman and he has enviably smooth skin, not a wrinkle in sight!

The fact is, we have never had 'old' rock stars before, so this is new territory for everyone - the band included, but as long as they are enjoying themselves, and offering value for money, long may they continue.

[Prudie]

I was never a fan but am full of admiration for them all. Mick particularly. He's 69 and has kept his figure too. He also claims to have not touched drugs for 30 years and hardly alcohol for 20.

[horseshoes]

Never been a band to better or even equal them!

[janbee]

I saw them three times in the 60s when they were at their best in my opinion. I still have the ticket stubs. Maybe they're worth a bit of money now eh? Brian Jones was still with them then and Keith Richards was still good looking! They were great but don't think I could afford the ticket prices for them now. Up to £1000 for the best tickets. Wow ! With their combined ages, some wags have decided to call them Stonehenge. !!

[paddywak]

First time I saw them was at the old Grenada in Mansfield back in '63-'64 cost 7/6d if I remember rightly seen them several times since and I've always thought they were excellent, even though the prices had gone up a bit.

[MarkRae]

The mentions of Bill Wyman are interesting as he hasn't been a member of the band for over 20 years, though he is a guest on the current tour...

[237SJ]

<<I have met Bill Wyman and he has enviably smooth skin, not a wrinkle in sight>>
I`ve met Mick Jagger and I wish I could say the same about him :-)

[andy-hughes]

Brings to mind the famous exchange between Mick and jazz veteran George Melly -

"Are you happy with those wrinkles Mick?"

"They are not wrinkles George, they are laughter lines!"

"Mick, nothing's that funny!"