The Rolling Stones to open the 2012 London Olympics

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:53 pm

Congratualtions to America on their historic wonderful Inaugaration day.

Now, us Brits have some-thing truely wonderful to look forward to in 2012

We are not only hosting the world Olympics but we have what has to be argued as The Greatest Rock Band in the world opening it for us.

Sir Michael Phillip Jagger and co will head what has promised to be the greatest show on earth.

London Olympics 2012: Gordon Brown promises greatest rock concert ever - mirror.co.uk

:D:D:D:D:D

Gordon Brown last night promised the greatest rock concert the world has ever seen for the opening ceremony of London 2012.

The pledge for a global spectacular to rival Beijing's came as London prepared to officially receive the Olympic baton in China today. The PM believes a line-up of rock legends such as Elton John, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones will provide a glittering celebration of Britain's talent.

A Downing Street source said: "Gordon Brown is determined to put on the biggest and best rock show the world has ever witnessed."

Last night the Prime Minister - in Beijing for the handover ceremony - said: "I think the Olympics in 2012 will be spectacular.

"Music and the cultural aspects of the Games will be very important as we move forward to 2012.

"In all these areas, where our creativity is leading the world, I think we will want to showcase that to the world when they look in on London in 2012."

Mr Brown also revealed he will campaign for Britain to have a UK football team - made up of the four home nations - competing in the London Olympics.

He said: "Britain is the home of football - we gave it to the world and I hope there will be a team in 2012."

Britain's record-breaking athletes were also given a royal seal of approval last night as the Queen described their success as a "golden triumph". She said: "Like so many people around the world I have followed their endeavours with great interest and admiration. To all the participants, and to everyone who has supported them so well, I send my warmest congratulations.

"As a nation we now look forward to holding the Olympics. The golden triumphs of the present British team can only serve as further inspiration to those who will be working hard over the next four years to make the London Games a shining example of Olympic success."

London Mayor Boris Johnson will today accept the Olympic flag in the handover ceremony in Beijing.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:59 pm

"Mr Brown also revealed he will campaign for Britain to have a UK football team - made up of the four home nations - competing in the London Olympics."

Sorry Prime Minister but now you really are taking the p**s

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:00 pm

Yea...

If this isnt the face of the Olympics I surely dont know what is.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:01 pm

nothing beats them!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:04 pm

Odie;1122897 wrote: nothing beats them!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

Well no of course not. Theyre invalids.

Ok...Johnny Rotten might beat them just for laughs.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:12 pm

I'm planning on going to the 2012 Olympics if my Niece is on the US Women's National Soccer team again. I will be there for sure and looking forward to it. :guitarist

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:12 pm

Odie;1122897 wrote: nothing beats them!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

I am sooooooooooooo excited. I have to be there...must must must

:D:D

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:14 pm

CARLA;1122901 wrote: I'm planning on going to the 2012 Olympics if my Niece is on the US Women's National Soccer team again. I will be there for sure and looking forward to it. :guitarist

Brilliant

:)

They have to be Britain's greatest export, love them or hate them. To some of us Brits, Jagger is considered mightier that HRH.

You know he's knighted and a 'Sir' now??

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:20 pm

oscar;1122903 wrote: I am sooooooooooooo excited. I have to be there...must must must

:D:D

that will be awesome for sure!:driving::driving::driving:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:27 pm

In 2012 theres no question in my mind Ill be attending the Olympics.

The Special Olympics. Ill be the one laying on the track while the others roll over me.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:35 pm

Nomad;1122898 wrote: Well no of course not. Theyre invalids.

Ok...Johnny Rotten might beat them just for laughs.

Come on Nomad... Don't yer wish yer looked hot like Jaggs at his age??

A little un-known part of British punk rock history for you Nomad:..... Johnny Rotton..Leader of 'Malcom McClarens' 'Sex pitols' in the early 70's. A hard man eh??

Click on the link and check this guy out first. Jean Jaques Burnel of The Greatest british punk rock band 'The Stranglers' from 1979.

YouTube - jean-jacques burnel - Freddie Laker

Now this one.... come on Nomad.. it took me a long time to find this in the archieve's, do me the honour please.

THE STRANGLERS - FIGHT TURNED PRESS AGAINST THE STRANGLERS

Read the story... it's true and The Stranglers beat the crap out of them all. You see 'Hard man' Johnny Rotton didn't know at the time that Jean jaques Burnel was a black belt karate.:yh_rotfl

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:01 pm

Ages of the Rolling Stones when they play the 2012 Olympics:

Mick Jagger - 69

Ron Wood - 65

Keith Richards - 68

Charlie Watts - 71

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:04 pm

oscar;1122914 wrote: Come on Nomad... Don't yer wish yer looked hot like Jaggs at his age??

A little un-known part of British punk rock history for you Nomad:..... Johnny Rotton..Leader of 'Malcom McClarens' 'Sex pitols' in the early 70's. A hard man eh??

Click on the link and check this guy out first. Jean Jaques Burnel of The Greatest british punk rock band 'The Stranglers' from 1979.

YouTube - jean-jacques burnel - Freddie Laker

Now this one.... come on Nomad.. it took me a long time to find this in the archieve's, do me the honour please.

THE STRANGLERS - FIGHT TURNED PRESS AGAINST THE STRANGLERS

Read the story... it's true and The Stranglers beat the crap out of them all. You see 'Hard man' Johnny Rotton didn't know at the time that Jean jaques Burnel was a black belt karate.:yh_rotfl

I was watching a J Rotten interview with Tom Snyder from The Tomorrow Show yesterday. Remember T Snyder ? He was the best.

Anyway what a prick J Rotten is/was.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:36 pm

Nomad;1122922 wrote: I was watching a J Rotten interview with Tom Snyder from The Tomorrow Show yesterday. Remember T Snyder ? He was the best.

Anyway what a prick J Rotten is/was.

Still is Nomad. Have a look at the prick now!!

Sex Pistols at Isle of Wight: More parent than punk - Telegraph

Don't remember T Snyder though sorry.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:39 pm

Richard Bell;1122921 wrote: Ages of the Rolling Stones when they play the 2012 Olympics:

Mick Jagger - 69

Ron Wood - 65

Keith Richards - 68

Charlie Watts - 71

I was only thinking that as well tonight.

Charlie Watts still looks like an East End Gangster.

Ronnie actually looks a little better i think these days.

Keith looks like the grim reaper

But Jaggs has still got it :guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:23 am

Richard Bell;1122921 wrote: Ages of the Rolling Stones when they play the 2012 Olympics:

Mick Jagger - 69

Ron Wood - 65

Keith Richards - 68

Charlie Watts - 71

Playing at the Olympics sure gives them something to live for..................

I definitely will be watching.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:41 am

Kindle;1122945 wrote: Playing at the Olympics sure gives them something to live for..................

I definitely will be watching.

This link i'm sure was taken from 'The Bigger Bang Tour' not that long ago. He's still got it hasn't he??:):)

YouTube - The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:55 am

oscar;1122946 wrote: This link i'm sure was taken from 'The Bigger Bang Tour' not that long ago. He's still got it hasn't he??:):)

YouTube - The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil

Sure does.

Some people just don't get old. Reminds me of Tina Turner. She still has the legs and the moves too.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:00 am

Kindle;1122952 wrote: Sure does.

Some people just don't get old. Reminds me of Tina Turner. She still has the legs and the moves too. Funny, she was in our press only yesterday and she looked amazing. She said in her interview it was down to good genes.

The Bizzare part of this mega rock and roll concert of the world, is i just can't imagine our Prime Minister Gordon Brown getting groovy. British Politicians are notoriously staid.

Perhaps it's all a cunning ploy by the government to stage the greatest show in the world in the hope it will take the spot light off how rubbish our athletes are :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:57 am

oscar;1122903 wrote: I am sooooooooooooo excited. I have to be there...must must must

:D:D

I love the Rolling Stones and have seen them in concert at least 6 times even when it was pouring rain out. Awesome band!:guitarist

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:32 am

qsducks;1123053 wrote: I love the Rolling Stones and have seen them in concert at least 6 times even when it was pouring rain out. Awesome band!:guitarist

Co-incidence Ducks.... I just asked Pete if he could take a close up pic of my back stage pass on the Bigger Bang Tour so i could post it on here. I knew that if i just said i'd got one... nobody would believe me and you'd want hard proof :wah: I could post Jaggs Xmas card i got too but you would think i had made a spoof. No-one gets that lucky do they?

I did

:D:D:D:D

I got a bag from Keith with his plectrums from The Bigger Bang tour all with bono fide logo etc. I was going to put them on e bay but have no idea of what to ask. There is about 5 of them so i could split them up.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:55 pm

Kindle;1122945 wrote: Playing at the Olympics sure gives them something to live for..................

That, and their vast wealth, international celebrity, and the ability to have sex with any number of gorgeous women a third of their ages...

Sweet !

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:43 pm

Richard Bell;1124323 wrote: That, and their vast wealth, international celebrity, and the ability to have sex with any number of gorgeous women a third of their ages...

Sweet !

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl