[Problem Bear]

This is a strange thread.

First, how arrogant would a band have to be to say, "No, we're not opening for anybody, even if they are the second most popular band of all time." THAT would be selfish.

Second, more people are willing to buy Stones tickets than Hip tickets, so the Hip open for the Stones.

You might like the Hip more (I trust 95 per cent of us on this site do), or you might think the Stones suck, but it's a strange argument to say that therefore the Hip opening for the Stones sucks. The Stones get a kick-ass opener, the Hip get to play on a bill with one of their influences, and fans get to see one of the world's biggest acts with one of Canada's biggest acts. Who loses here?

If you wouldn't buy a ticket for it, that's fine. But some of you make it sound like it's an affront to the band's dignity, or to yours. I'm not sure that makes sense. Anyone care to clarify?

Cheers,
John

[AndGraceToo]

Actually, Opiated...I'm not insulting The Hip..
I will insult Phish until the cows come home, no problem..
I'll grab me a hula hoop and some fairy wings and be right back.

However - to say I am insulting The Hip because I would rather
see just them, and not with The Stones, is shortsighted..

I think too much credit it being given to The Stones.
I saw Blind Melon open for the Stones and the show was horrible -
you couldn't see or hear a thing. Nobody cared about the opening act,
Hell, nobody cared about The Stones unless they sang Satisfaction or Paint it Black..It was a huge fashion show..

What I'm saying is, it's not The Stones, anymore, the Legend of The Stones, doesn't fly anymore..it's all flash - (it's a gas, gas, gas..) I fear that it will be a huge let down, a situation set for disappointment -

[NMAS]

Actually, Opiated...I'm not insulting The Hip..
I will insult Phish until the cows come home, no problem..
I'll grab me a hula hoop and some fairy wings and be right back.

However - to say I am insulting The Hip because I would rather
see just them, and not with The Stones, is shortsighted..

I think too much credit it being given to The Stones.
I saw Blind Melon open for the Stones and the show was horrible -
you couldn't see or hear a thing. Nobody cared about the opening act,
Hell, nobody cared about The Stones unless they sang Satisfaction or Paint it Black..It was a huge fashion show..

What I'm saying is, it's not The Stones, anymore, the Legend of The Stones, doesn't fly anymore..it's all flash - (it's a gas, gas, gas..) I fear that it will be a huge let down, a situation set for disappointment -

You should stick to thinking that, and not bother sharing it with the rest of us. Too much credit bign given to the Stones, Geatest or second greatest band of all time, no matter how old they are now.This site gives way to much credit to the Hip, but you don't here me bitching. :thumb:

[the Doctorb]

...I don't wanna pay 75$ to see 6 or 7 Hip songs, then stand in a stadium to watch a band that I feel zero connection to.
I guess from my perspective, the Hip are being very selfish, which is completely justifiable.

the Hip are being selfish?? What the fuck are you talking about? Get off the crack, seriously. They were asked to open for the Stones and they accepted because a) they are a rock 'n roll band and playing live is what they do. b) the Stones, whether YOU like them or not, are one of the most influential rock groups of all time and to this day can put on a fantastic live show.
Quit yer bitching, please.
D

[opiated]

Actually, Opiated...I'm not insulting The Hip..
I will insult Phish until the cows come home, no problem..
I'll grab me a hula hoop and some fairy wings and be right back.

However - to say I am insulting The Hip because I would rather
see just them, and not with The Stones, is shortsighted..

I think too much credit it being given to The Stones.
I saw Blind Melon open for the Stones and the show was horrible -
you couldn't see or hear a thing. Nobody cared about the opening act,
Hell, nobody cared about The Stones unless they sang Satisfaction or Paint it Black..It was a huge fashion show..

What I'm saying is, it's not The Stones, anymore, the Legend of The Stones, doesn't fly anymore..it's all flash - (it's a gas, gas, gas..) I fear that it will be a huge let down, a situation set for disappointment -

i agree with you on the stones..i'm not a huge fan, but phish..c'mon...and i'm sure the hip are smart enough guys to know they will be seen, heard and appreciated for opening for the stones...

[tommygunn]

I agree. If I wanted to see dinosaurs, I'd rent Jurassic Park.

This coming from someone with a Dylan avatar!

:roll:

[tommygunn]

By the way, this won't be the first time the Hip have opened for the Stones.

This is a strange thread.

Agreed.

[Chris Tanz]

Why don't we think of it as the Stones closing for the Hip ... then maybe everyone would relax.

ct

[skippy the wonder dog]

I agree. If I wanted to see dinosaurs, I'd rent Jurassic Park.

This coming from someone with a Dylan avatar!

:roll:

A small distinction: Dylan isn't strutting around trying to be a sex symbol for senior citizens. He's acting his age. And he's still putting out fresh CDs as recently as 2001. People actually listen to his new stuff. Like our Mr. Downie, whose mix CD done for Maxim had a Dylan tune from 2001's "Love and Theft" (High Water for Charley Patton).

People actually go to see Dylan to hear stuff he's done in the past decade, not what he did in '65. And when you do hear him do a tune from '65, chances are you won't recognize it, because he's come up with a new arrangement, with a modified melody.

Quick, name a Stones tune from the past decade ... and now tell me people buy Stones tickets hoping to hear that tune live. Oh, and I can't wait to hear their fresh, new arrangement of "Satisfaction."

The Stones are running on empty, and they have been for a long time. Being a dinosaur isn't about your age, it's about coasting along on the basis of what you did thirty years ago.

It's like Pink Floyd reuniting for Live 8. Yawn. And I'm a Pink Floyd uber-fan -- I have the soundtrack to Zabriskie Point on frigging vinyl. But who wants rehash?

It's a gimme that the Hip will want the opportunity to open for the Stones when they're in Canada, but I'm not going to be shelling out for tickets. It's like Tea Party opening for Def Leppard -- the Tea Party do a great live show, but I'm not paying for Def Leppard tickets to go hear them.

[kidswirl]

You don't like Phish.
That makes it right.
You don't think the hip should open for the Stones.
That makes it right.
All your reasons are lame, don't go and stop bitching.

[senschic]

Why don't we think of it as the Stones closing for the Hip ... then maybe everyone would relax.

ct

:thumb: Sounds good to me.

[AndGraceToo]

You don't like Phish.
That makes it right.
You don't think the hip should open for the Stones.
That makes it right.
All your reasons are lame, don't go and stop bitching.

And because I don't agree with you, it's called "bitching"...
**sheeesh**


:roll:

It's all for fun, let's keep it that way.. :nooooo

[Problem Bear]

Why don't we think of it as the Stones closing for the Hip ... then maybe everyone would relax.

ct

:lol:

[The Darkest Canuck]

you haven't even heard Floyd back together yet and you're already writing them off!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE FUCK!?!?! YOU'RE FUCKED! LIKE FUCKING SYD BARRET FUCKED MAN!

[conradjosepi]

Grace Too,

I'm confused cratch:

You don't like Phish, or you're upset with Trey because you feel he quit the band?

I was on a strict Hip/Phish diet for years. They are nothing alike, that's for sure...but Phish tends to make my head hurt these days...

Unfortunately, the Hip opening up for the Stones is just gonna crowd the venues down here for future Hip shows.

-J