Couple of points that also relate to another thread that's on the go.

Not performing is great in theory, if you are financially secure, have a pension etc. If not, how do you keep living? I know I will be working into my seventies.

A promotor has made a profit from each of these gigs, none of them said "sorry, you're not fit to perform" and gave the money back and took the hit.

Anyone here had the balls to say to a "legend", "sorry but you were s**t and pissed and a rip-off?"

Steve