The band issued a statement which reads: “Keith Richards underwent surgery this morning at The Ascot Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. The operation was a complete success and Keith is already up and talking with his family today. He will need a few weeks recuperation.”

“Last week Keith was under observation in Auckland following a fall in Fiji and was feeling well after being examined by doctors last week, however after complaining of headaches yesterday doctors thought it prudent to move ahead with a small operation to remove the pressure.”

”The Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang European tour goes ahead and will now start in June 2006.”

The European tour was set to kick off in Barcelona on May 27th, but a reshuffle is expected to be announced shortly.

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