Usually when the University student population is counting down the days until the end of the week, it is for the end of exams, an upcoming break or just the beginning of weekend fun. But this Thursday night will most likely top them all as far as the high levels of excitement encountered in Charlottesville.
It is not news to University students that the Rolling Stones are coming to town as part of their world tour. It is also not surprising to students that tickets are now extremely hard to get a hold of for those who did not buy them when they went on sale.
First-year College student Sam Dreiman said he thinks the concert conveys that the musical tastes of University students do not differ greatly from those of previous generations.
"Clearly, the Stones attract a young crowd because they are coming to perform on a college campus," Dreiman said.
Students' explanations vary as to why the band is still so popular among different age groups.
Dreiman said the reason for the Rolling Stones' popularity is the time period in which they first appeared on the music scene. He said he thinks music underwent a drastic change in the 60s and 70s.
"They came around in a generation where music was being revolutionized," Dreiman said."Nowadays, it's all very much the same sound."
Dreiman gave another reason why today's college generation enjoys the music of previous decades.
"I think it has a lot to do with the fact that lots of our parents listened and still do listen to the Stones," said Dreiman. "So as children, we grew up listening to them."
Other students gave more band-specific reasons for the Stones' lasting popularity.
Third-year College student Bryan Porter praised the uniqueness of the Rolling Stones compared with other bands and said fans from all generations have recognized their talent.
"British accents are inherently cool to listen to, and when set to music it's simply golden," Porter said.
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