Billy Joel to (most likely) retire officially from performing

Wario · 30 Mar 2013, 04:36

sad sad day

though im not surprised.... hes been kinda unofficially retired since 2010 and discounting concerts .... 1993

http://www.spinner.com/2013/03/29/bi...6pLid%3D290900

(thanks to suzie for bringing this to my attention)

Julie in the rv mirror · 06 Apr 2013, 01:28

Cheer up, Wario- it seems as if Billy might not be done after all:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...again-20130404

So cool to see Chicago on the short list. I'd love to see The Stranger done front to back.

Vickip · 06 Apr 2013, 02:29

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Cheer up, Wario- it seems as if Billy might not be done after all:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...again-20130404

So cool to see Chicago on the short list. I'd love to see The Stranger done front to back.

I saw New York and Philly on the list, so fingers crossed I'll finally get my chance to see him live

samurai7 · 06 Apr 2013, 02:38

Billy is the absolute top of my list of acts I've always wanted to see live, but have never been able to (yet). There's literally just a handful left, and most of those are never going to happen, so any chance that the retirement rumours are untrue is obviously great news as far as I'm concerned. I just hope he considers one last tour in the UK, preferably on his own this time. As much as I love Elton, I've already seen him live, so would rather more time be given to Billy. I don't care if he does the big hit singles, or obscure album cuts, because I know them ALL!!! Just a show that I can get to would be enough, he could sing the phone book and I'd die happy.

Wario · 06 Apr 2013, 04:53

OMG YES. PHILLYYYYY

Julie in the rv mirror · 06 Apr 2013, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Vickip

I saw New York and Philly on the list, so fingers crossed I'll finally get my chance to see him live

Go for it, Vicki!

On another note, I just found out the Rolling Stones are coming to town.

I probably have a better chance at winning the lottery than getting a ticket, but I'm going to give it a shot.

anotherday · 06 Apr 2013, 15:02

The stones in Chicago....or wait for a MEAT show.....sorry Stones, MEAT WINS! Hehe.

*AndyK* · 06 Apr 2013, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Go for it, Vicki!

On another note, I just found out the Rolling Stones are coming to town.

I probably have a better chance at winning the lottery than getting a ticket, but I'm going to give it a shot.

Managed to strike it lucky yesterday morning and got a couple of tickets for Hyde Park, can't wait!

Julie in the rv mirror · 07 Apr 2013, 02:31

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Originally Posted by anotherday

The stones in Chicago....or wait for a MEAT show.....sorry Stones, MEAT WINS! Hehe.

Not a problem...I'll just do both!

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Managed to strike it lucky yesterday morning and got a couple of tickets for Hyde Park, can't wait!

Congrats! Enjoy the show!

Ours go on sale Monday morning. They're arena shows, and it looks like the number of somewhat affordable tickets will be limited, so I'll have my fingers crossed. Add to that the fact that there is a pre-sale going on, which I unfortunately don't have the right credit card for.

This bit from the Stones' website sounds intriguing, though- I wonder how that will work?:

As a part of the general onsale, there will be something for everyone, including over a 1,000 tickets at $85 (including service charges). Some will be among the best seats in the house in the Tongue Pit, with others spread around the arena. Tickets will be sold as a pair. You will find out your seat location when you pick them up the night of the show.

Other tickets range from $150- $600(plus service charges).

Not to mention the $2000 VIP packages.

*AndyK* · 08 Apr 2013, 17:31

Keep an eye on the Stones facebook page, they held a pre-sale on Friday morning which was where I got my tickets from!

Julie in the rv mirror · 08 Apr 2013, 17:44

Maybe I ought to play the lottery- I got the $85 tickets!

They might be uppers, but they might be in the pit.

In either case, the price is right!

*AndyK* · 08 Apr 2013, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Maybe I ought to play the lottery- I got the $85 tickets!

They might be uppers, but they might be in the pit.

In either case, the price is right!

Congrats!

Julie in the rv mirror · 08 Apr 2013, 17:51

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Congrats!

Thanks!

I've never seen the Stones before- I'm psyched!

*AndyK* · 08 Apr 2013, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Thanks!

I've never seen the Stones before- I'm psyched!

I've been lucky enough to see them on all but one tour since the Bridges To Babylon tour (Had to give up my ticket for the A Bigger Bang show thanks to work) It's a great live show, even now in their twilight years, and certainly if you're a music fan, they're an act to knock off the bucket list!

Julie in the rv mirror · 08 Apr 2013, 18:14

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Originally Posted by AndyK

...if you're a music fan, they're an act to knock off the bucket list!

Definitely! I never got the chance to see them in the past, and I figure this might be the last one. I finally saw McCartney a couple of years ago, so now I guess it's Mick and Keef's turn.

*AndyK* · 08 Apr 2013, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Definitely! I never got the chance to see them in the past, and I figure this might be the last one. I finally saw McCartney a couple of years ago, so now I guess it's Mick and Keef's turn.

me and my brother (who's a huge Stones fan) have been saying that for years, and they still keep coming back. Saw enough of McCartney in Hyde Park with Bruce to satisfy that one I think (even though they pulled the plug)

Julie in the rv mirror · 08 Apr 2013, 19:35

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Originally Posted by AndyK

me and my brother (who's a huge Stones fan) have been saying that for years, and they still keep coming back. Saw enough of McCartney in Hyde Park with Bruce to satisfy that one I think (even though they pulled the plug)

Keef will probably never die, but that's another story.

Macca puts on a great show. His band is excellent, and they play for around three hours. He did a great mix of Beatles songs and his own solo stuff. Nothing like singing "Hey Jude" with about 40,000 other people...Naaaa... na na... na na na naaaaaaaa............

Elijah's way · 06 May 2013, 20:35

I've already seen him live.

He's amazing live much better than just hearing his songs on the radio.

**The Flying Mouse** · 30 May 2013, 22:21

There's just been an ad on TV for a show Billy is playing in Manchester.
Looked online and there's tickets for a few UK dates.
Don't think he's retired quite yet

Vickip · 31 May 2013, 05:01

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

There's just been an ad on TV for a show Billy is playing in Manchester.
Looked online and there's tickets for a few UK dates.
Don't think he's retired quite yet

Yes ... there are 4 dates listed on his official website :

http://www.billyjoel.com/events

Wario · 31 May 2013, 06:01

England WTF. You get meat loaf in the summer now Billy Joel in Fall. LUCKYYYYYYYYY

AndrewG · 31 May 2013, 09:14

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Originally Posted by Wario

England WTF. You get meat loaf in the summer now Billy Joel in Fall. LUCKYYYYYYYYY

It's the Masculine curse. If you like Masculine you get Jack shit.

**Monstro** · 31 May 2013, 10:11

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

It's the Masculine curse. If you like Masculine you get Jack shit.

Not so much of a curse, more like payback lol

AndrewG · 31 May 2013, 10:42

Well tickets sold out in 10 minutes for Birmingham. But managed to snap up two second row tiered tickets for me and my beautiful wife who likes Billy too. They are near the stage so I'm pretty happy.
Bet all the touts have most of the others.

Wario · 31 May 2013, 11:17

Hope Entertainer and No Mans Land are in the set.

Wow 10 minutes really?

I hope one is a DVD release (Being Billy Joel I dont doubt one is). Billy's last was in 2008 long overdue.

30 Mar 2013, 04:36	#1
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Billy Joel to (most likely) retire officially from performing sad sad day though im not surprised.... hes been kinda unofficially retired since 2010 and discounting concerts .... 1993 http://www.spinner.com/2013/03/29/bi...6pLid%3D290900 (thanks to suzie for bringing this to my attention)

06 Apr 2013, 01:28	#2
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	Cheer up, Wario- it seems as if Billy might not be done after all: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...again-20130404 So cool to see Chicago on the short list. I'd love to see The Stranger done front to back.

06 Apr 2013, 02:38	#4
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	Billy is the absolute top of my list of acts I've always wanted to see live, but have never been able to (yet). There's literally just a handful left, and most of those are never going to happen, so any chance that the retirement rumours are untrue is obviously great news as far as I'm concerned. I just hope he considers one last tour in the UK, preferably on his own this time. As much as I love Elton, I've already seen him live, so would rather more time be given to Billy. I don't care if he does the big hit singles, or obscure album cuts, because I know them ALL!!! Just a show that I can get to would be enough, he could sing the phone book and I'd die happy.

06 Apr 2013, 04:53	#5
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	OMG YES. PHILLYYYYY

06 Apr 2013, 15:02	#7
anotherday Super Loafer Join Date: 12.10.2012 Posts: 802	The stones in Chicago....or wait for a MEAT show.....sorry Stones, MEAT WINS! Hehe.

08 Apr 2013, 17:31	#10
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Keep an eye on the Stones facebook page, they held a pre-sale on Friday morning which was where I got my tickets from!

08 Apr 2013, 17:44	#11
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	Maybe I ought to play the lottery- I got the $85 tickets! They might be uppers, but they might be in the pit. In either case, the price is right!

06 May 2013, 20:35	#18
Elijah's way Soul Auctioneer Join Date: 26.06.2005 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 1,529	I've already seen him live. He's amazing live much better than just hearing his songs on the radio.

30 May 2013, 22:21	#19
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	There's just been an ad on TV for a show Billy is playing in Manchester. Looked online and there's tickets for a few UK dates. Don't think he's retired quite yet

31 May 2013, 06:01	#21
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	England WTF. You get meat loaf in the summer now Billy Joel in Fall. LUCKYYYYYYYYY

31 May 2013, 10:42	#24
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Well tickets sold out in 10 minutes for Birmingham. But managed to snap up two second row tiered tickets for me and my beautiful wife who likes Billy too. They are near the stage so I'm pretty happy. Bet all the touts have most of the others.

31 May 2013, 11:17	#25
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Hope Entertainer and No Mans Land are in the set. Wow 10 minutes really? I hope one is a DVD release (Being Billy Joel I dont doubt one is). Billy's last was in 2008 long overdue.