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<center><h3> Rockers deliver one for the ages</h3></center> | <center><h3> Rockers deliver one for the ages</h3></center> | ||
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'''Mick, Keith and the boys show no signs of slowing down or letting up | |||
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All this talk about how old the Rolling Stones are is itself getting old. | All this talk about how old the Rolling Stones are is itself getting old. | ||
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Despite their longevity, those tunes and other time-tested hot rocks, big hits and fazed cookies sounded remarkably vital last night at Gund Arena — as did the Stones themselves. It's hard to believe they're marking 40 years in show biz. | Despite their longevity, those tunes and other time-tested hot rocks, big hits and fazed cookies sounded remarkably vital last night at Gund Arena — as did the Stones themselves. It's hard to believe they're marking 40 years in show biz. | ||
Up first was another seasoned pro, new-waver Elvis Costello. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee and his | Up first was another seasoned pro, new-waver Elvis Costello. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee and his Imposters band made the most of their opening slot, delivering passionate renditions of "Alison" (punctuated with a few bars of "Suspicious Minds"), a timely "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" and "Pump It Up." | ||
The Stones got their set rolling with the one-two punch of "Street Fighting Man" and "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll." | The Stones got their set rolling with the one-two punch of "Street Fighting Man" and "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll." | ||
Lead singer Methuselah — er, Mick — Jagger and guitarist | Lead singer Methuselah — er, Mick — Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are pushing the big 6-0. But the so-called Glimmer Twins haven't lost their spark. | ||
After Jagger tossed off his jacket early on, Richards promptly kicked it out of the way. | After Jagger tossed off his jacket early on, Richards promptly kicked it out of the way. | ||
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In his role as rubber-limbed ringleader of the longest-running rock 'n' roll circus, Jagger was constantly in motion as he belted out "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and other crowd-pleasers. | In his role as rubber-limbed ringleader of the longest-running rock 'n' roll circus, Jagger was constantly in motion as he belted out "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and other crowd-pleasers. | ||
He strapped on a guitar for "Don't Stop," a new song from the band's latest release, the career-spanning retrospective | He strapped on a guitar for "Don't Stop," a new song from the band's latest release, the career-spanning retrospective ''Forty Licks''. | ||
Richards got his chance to shine on "Before They Make Me Run" and "Slipping Away," which he embellished with an eloquent solo. He sang lead on both tunes. | Richards got his chance to shine on "Before They Make Me Run" and "Slipping Away," which he embellished with an eloquent solo. He sang lead on both tunes. | ||
"How are you doing, Cleveland?" Richards rasped. "It's nice to be back | "How are you doing, Cleveland?" Richards rasped. "It's nice to be back … anywhere." | ||
Chain-smoking Ronnie Wood — "on the cigarette and guitar," as Jagger put it — made his six-string squawk during "If You Can't Rock Me" and traded interlocking riffs with Richards all night long. | Chain-smoking Ronnie Wood — "on the cigarette and guitar," as Jagger put it — made his six-string squawk during "If You Can't Rock Me" and traded interlocking riffs with Richards all night long. | ||
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The principals were accompanied by longtime sidemen Darryl Jones on bass, Chuck Leavell on keyboards and Bobby Keys on sax. | The principals were accompanied by longtime sidemen Darryl Jones on bass, Chuck Leavell on keyboards and Bobby Keys on sax. | ||
The band also had three other horn players and three backing singers in tow. The extra personnel provided a boost during a suite of tunes from the classic 1972 double album | The band also had three other horn players and three backing singers in tow. The extra personnel provided a boost during a suite of tunes from the classic 1972 double album ''Exile on Main Street'', including "Sweet Virginia," "Loving Cup," "All Down the Line," "Rocks Off" and "Tumbling Dice." | ||
A spunky rendition of the Otis Redding chestnut "I Can't Turn You Loose" was a treat, too. | A spunky rendition of the Otis Redding chestnut "I Can't Turn You Loose" was a treat, too. | ||
The Stones relocated to a B-stage in the middle of the floor for several songs, including an eminently fitting cover of | The Stones relocated to a B-stage in the middle of the floor for several songs, including an eminently fitting cover of Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone." | ||
Only rock 'n' roll? Maybe. But approximately 15,000 fans still liked it, liked it, yes they did. | Only rock 'n' roll? Maybe. But approximately 15,000 fans still liked it, liked it, yes they did. | ||
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[[John Soeder]] reviews [[The Rolling Stones]] with opening act Elvis Costello & [[The Imposters]], Monday, [[Concert 2002-10-14 Cleveland|October 14, 2002]], Gund Arena, Cleveland, | [[John Soeder]] reviews [[The Rolling Stones]] with opening act Elvis Costello & [[The Imposters]], Monday, [[Concert 2002-10-14 Cleveland|October 14, 2002]], Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio. | ||
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