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Originally Posted by Gailh
Yup she really will be 65 this year.
As for joining the tour ........ don't hold your breath. She hasn't toured since 1997/98 and as she didn't join them for one song in 2003 at Earls Court well she's not going to do a whole tour.
I think she is pretty much retired now. Her web site hasn't been updated for a few years so I suppose that kind of sums it up really.
Gail
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I agree with Gail. If Chris had any desire to perform, she would have done some shows to support 'In the Meantime.' She could have done some shows in small venues near her London apartment. It could have been set up in such a way that no actual touring was required. The fact that she didn't even do this indicates to me that she has decided her live performing days are over.
Of course this makes me sad, especially since 'In the Meantime' is so good, but she actively worked in the music business for four decades, and I can't blame her for making this decision.
I don't think her age in itself prevents her from performing; there are plenty of musicians still playing live at 65 or older. Mick Jagger, for instance, is just a couple of weeks younger than Christine, and Paul McCartney is a year older, and they're still recording and performing. It isn't age that has stopped Chris ... it's her own desire to retire that has stopped her.