Revisiting The Rolling Stones Concert ReviewsThe year that was is surely a memorable one for the Rolling Stones. Grossing millions of dollars in ticket sales with their extensive tours, as mentioned in numerous Rolling Stones concert reviews, it is pretty obvious that lots of rock-and-roll fans still continue to adore this group, making them stay at the “top of the bill” despite a barrage of new rock and roll bands. Up to now, the group has maintained a magical hold on thousands (if not millions) of people – regardless of their age, lifestyle, or background. That is why the media and the public continue to rave and give wonderful feedback about the band’s performance. The publicity afforded to the group is indeed at a constant high. Positive reviews of their concerts and CDs are even increasing with every new success they garner through new Rolling Stones concert tours. Here are some of their notable reviews: Boston, November 29, 1969. This was only the second concert of the Rolling Stones in Boston but the press already dismissed them as second to the Beatles. However, this was contrary to the sentiments of young people (including high school and college students) who worshipped the band. The concert review states that the Rolling Stones was perhaps the only group able to mirror the society’s obscenity and throw it back rebelliously. While singing Paint It Black, the Rolling Stones attacked the very culture and commercialism being lived by the same teenagers who adored them. Tickets may have been priced up to $7.50 (which was hefty at that time) but thousands (if not millions) of Stones fans ate it up. Another Rolling Stones concert review indicated that the Stones were ugly and grotesque, particularly the black jersey clad Mick Jagger and the equally scrawny Keith Richards. Both are however credited for the many hits of the Rolling Stones. But while this seemed an attack to the Stones, the reviewer admits that the Rolling Stones are indeed the best in their guitar work, as compared to other performers in their category. So what makes the Rolling Stones music exciting? One concert review puts emphasis on the way the band’s music mirrors the real essence of society (without the superficial pop sentimentalism). It declares that the hard manner and abruptness with which the band present reality makes their music an attack and a jeer to their very audience. What makes the Rolling Stones a hit among the masses, another concert review indicated, is their honesty in confronting sexuality and the ugliness of life. It also made mention of the propensity of Jagger to go into contortions when acting out their songs. As always, Jagger makes fun of the world’s unlimited wants and desires through the universal hit song “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” Charlottesville, VA, 2005. The show was dubbed as great by many concert reviewers despite the “no-beer” policy of the stadium venue. The review also indicated a high satisfaction rating among the almost 60 thousand people who watched the Rolling Stones performance. Another review of the Charlottesville performance praised the set list as compared to the one used in the DC concert. It particularly mentioned Sweet Virginia, Night Time Is The Right Time and All Down The Line as among the favorite songs included in the set list. The reviews however cited some security (which were claimed to be technical) problems which brought in the police, sniffing dogs and the disruption of the show for almost an hour. Not all Rolling Stones concert reviews are favorable to the rock band but one thing the reviewers could not deny: the sheer talent of the group when it comes to belting out lyrics and strumming their guitars. |