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« Reply #40 on: October 22, 2013, 12:54:17 PM » |
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Probably not. I can't see any changes in the lineup before the lucrative 50th anniversary, at which point they may well decide that thet's enough.
Just uninformed conjecture on my part, of course.
I think you could be right, sometimes we seem to forget that they also get older, and how long will they enjoy touring and travelling. |
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« Reply #41 on: October 22, 2013, 01:05:28 PM » |
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Probably not. I can't see any changes in the lineup before the lucrative 50th anniversary, at which point they may well decide that thet's enough.
Just uninformed conjecture on my part, of course.
I hate being cynical but I've been thinking along those lines. Gerry and Peggy will both be 70 in 2017, Mr Nicol in 2020, although there's no reason why they should stop then, of course! I think/hope they'll keep Cropredy going tho, as long as it's financially viable. They can still do a "FC and Friends" final, just with a bit more emphasis on the friends!  |
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« Reply #42 on: October 22, 2013, 01:13:56 PM » |
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I hate being cynical but I've been thinking along those lines. Gerry and Peggy will both be 70 in 2017, Mr Nicol in 2020, although there's no reason why they should stop then, of course! I think/hope they'll keep Cropredy going tho, as long as it's financially viable. They can still do a "FC and Friends" final, just with a bit more emphasis on the friends! I can think of one very good reason, rest their weary bones.  |
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« Reply #43 on: October 22, 2013, 01:51:34 PM » |
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Simon used to talk about the FC name continuing on. I think that might have worked if they had bought in some proper young talent some years ago. Nowadays I doubt that it would. I suspect that they will hang up their instruments at some stage (probably not till after the 50th though, unless something major occurs to force the issue) and that the band we all love will be no more.
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« Reply #44 on: October 22, 2013, 02:29:15 PM » |
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I think that there could well be a glut of retirements from bands we have loved (or hated   ) since the 60's. For very obvious reasons. Most people seem content to retire at 65 but musicians seem to carry on regardless, even when they don't need the cash. |
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« Reply #45 on: October 22, 2013, 02:36:14 PM » |
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I think that there could well be a glut of retirements from bands we have loved (or hated ) since the 60's. For very obvious reasons. Most people seem content to retire at 65 but musicians seem to carry on regardless, even when they don't need the cash. That's the difference between working a job and doing the thing you love. Jules |
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« Reply #46 on: October 22, 2013, 04:16:13 PM » |
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I remember reading somewhere recently that Simon was looking forward to a long rest.
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« Reply #47 on: October 22, 2013, 09:45:34 PM » |
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I remember reading somewhere recently that Simon was looking forward to a long rest.
Well, alas, we all get one of those eventually.  Jules |
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« Reply #48 on: October 23, 2013, 07:50:18 AM » |
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I remember reading somewhere recently that Simon was looking forward to a long rest.
Well, alas, we all get one of those eventually. Jules I don't think he meant that kind of rest but one he could enjoy. |
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« Reply #49 on: October 23, 2013, 11:15:02 AM » |
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I remember reading somewhere recently that Simon was looking forward to a long rest.
well we now know what to buy him for Christmas - obviously a snooker player. |
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« Reply #50 on: October 23, 2013, 11:50:04 AM » |
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I remember reading somewhere recently that Simon was looking forward to a long rest.
well we now know what to buy him for Christmas - obviously a snooker player. I've have thought he'd want a long snooker rest rather than an actual snooker player. They cost so much to feed and water. Jules |
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« Reply #51 on: October 23, 2013, 12:37:58 PM » |
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I remember reading somewhere recently that Simon was looking forward to a long rest.
well we now know what to buy him for Christmas - obviously a snooker player. I've have thought he'd want a long snooker rest rather than an actual snooker player. They cost so much to feed and water. Jules Got to hand it to you, Jules. When it comes to jokes you never miss your cue... |
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« Reply #52 on: October 23, 2013, 01:24:28 PM » |
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Got to hand it to you, Jules. When it comes to jokes you never miss your cue... Chalk that one up to experience, Gouty. Jules |
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« Reply #53 on: October 23, 2013, 01:48:48 PM » |
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« Reply #54 on: October 23, 2013, 02:08:09 PM » |
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Leave it off lads, we could do with a break... I'm stunned.  Jules |
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« Reply #55 on: October 23, 2013, 04:11:41 PM » |
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Leave it off lads, we could do with a break... I'm stunned. Jules Me too, definitely a case of the kettle calling the pot black! Badum-tish! |
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« Reply #56 on: October 23, 2013, 05:09:20 PM » |
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Yer all loopy! Back on track - Peter Knight, Bob Johnson, Julianne Regan, John Wetton. |
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« Reply #57 on: October 23, 2013, 08:59:07 PM » |
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Yer all loopy! This thread has gone to pot. Jules |
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« Reply #58 on: October 23, 2013, 11:52:46 PM » |
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OK, Iain Matthews and Julianne Regan ....
I'm still thinking me. Jules OK, back on track... So, Jules: 'Tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be --------------- from Fairport Convention!' I cannot help but notice the guitar you brandish in your TAW photo but that may be a red herring  . Just what form would your singular, yet boldly asserted, contribution to our beloved band take? |
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« Reply #59 on: October 24, 2013, 07:16:43 AM » |
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So, Jules: 'Tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be --------------- from Fairport Convention!' I cannot help but notice the guitar you brandish in your TAW photo but that may be a red herring . Just what form would your singular, yet boldly asserted, contribution to our beloved band take? It's about time they had a Jagger-esque frontman. I'd bring some real glamour to the band.  Well, either that, or I'd be a second rate Trevor Lucas. Jules |
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