The Rolling Stones To Kick Off World Tour As Early As Autumn 2012
Monday, 16 July 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has confirmed that the veteran rockers will play their first live shows in five years this autumn.
Speculation continues to grow about a new Rolling Stones tour with the band celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The Rolling Stones played their first show together at London's Marquee Club in 1962.
This weekend saw the Rolling Stones, consisting of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts, attend the launch of a new free Somerset House exhibition of photographs documenting their career. Speaking at the launch, when asked about the band's next live performance, Jagger, with a wink, told the London Evening Standard: “In the autumn.”
The 68-year-old vocalist continued. “You will definitely be seeing us all together soon. It’s been great fun being back together and there are a lot of memories in here. I can’t believe it’s been 50 years. We’ve been hanging out together, seeing quite a bit of each other and we want to do some gigs.”
When asked about the new Someset House exhibition, guitarist Keith Richards, also 68, replied: “This is like walking into a room full of memories. It’s great being back with the guys, but I can’t tell you anything about any shows. My lips are sealed.”
Having been strongly tipped to perform at the Olympics, the Rolling Stones have been rehearsing in New York where they were joined by the band's former bass player Bill Wyman. An appearance at the Olympics is now unlikely after Jagger claimed they weren't quite ready.
“We haven’t played in a long time and we weren’t really stage ready. It’s a very big gig and it’s very risk taking. I didn’t think the band felt they were really ready to do it at this point.”
The Rolling Stones remain tight-lipped about their touring plans. Check back to Stereoboard for updates.
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