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Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood Back In Rehab
April 14, 2005, 1:36:43
Rolling Stones
Ronnie Wood has been re-admitted to rehab after falling off the wagon.
The Rolling Stones star, who was attempting to quit drinking for the fourth time in five years, has reportedly checked into an Irish clinic after he started knocking back drinks at wife Jo's 50th birthday bash last month.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Ronnie found it really hard watching friends and family drinking at Jo's party."
The 57-year-old guitarist, who has also battled addictions to drugs, is said to be undergoing intensive treatment in a bid to get fit in time for the Rolling Stones latest set of shows.
Insiders say the rock star has embarked on a tough new exercise regime with a personal trainer as well as treatment to wean him off alcohol, to get back in shape for the legendary group's forthcoming tour which kicks-off in August.
Earlier this week, the band, who have a combined age of 242, revealed their plans to hit the road again.
Singer Mick Jagger, 61, guitarist Keith Richards, 61, Charlie Watts, 63, and rhythm guitarist Ronnie, will launch the enormous stadium tour in Boston before staying on the road for around 12 months.
It is an astonishing 43 years since the legendary rockers - who are also releasing an as-yet untitled new album in the summer - first ever gig and rumours are rife it could be the band's last ever full tour.
A source revealed: "It's their biggest and best tour yet.
"People joke about them being wrinkly old blokes but they are still one the best groups live."
The wild band are also set to be the first act to play the London's newly redeveloped Wembley stadium, in June 2006 - just one month after it is completed.