Burned out rockers come to Israel to fade away

April 19, 2005 - 2:42 PM by

Venerable rock legends The Rolling Stones announced that they will make their first-ever appearance in Israel during their (farewell?) world tour in 2006. According to a report on Israel Radio, the band’s representatives cited a lowering of tension in the region and reduced insurance costs as reasons for making a concert in Israel viable.

The Stones are the latest geriatric name to jump on the Israel bandwagon in recent days, as German rockers The Scorpions and British rocker/crooner Phil Collins also announced tour dates in Israel – The Scorpions in July and Collins in November.

Is this our reward for a cease-fire with the Palestinians and leaving Gaza, or is it punishment? Granted, I would love to see The Stones one time while they’re still able to play, but has Israel become the receptacle for any aging rocker who used to be on the charts?

Where’s those artists who are on the charts now? Or on the fringes? Back in the late 90s, there was a string of great shows – with Lou Reed, Patti Smith, REM, and Nick Cave all making stops.

So, come on White Stripes, Strokes, Franz Ferdinand – put your alternative mouths where the real alternative venue is. Israel’s waiting for you.

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