I absolutely LOVE THE Rolling Stones.
Since 1978 they have lived alongside me through many ups and downs, mostly ups. Thank you for the 38 shows I have seen since 1981. If the touring days are over, I’m OK. What a BLAST!

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It’s pleasing to read there’s some realists amongst us. As the day continues, the usual - but much loved - suspects will enter the fray, with proclamations about how they can still continue performing into their 90’s.

Well nothing about the Stones career was realistic to begin with. Realistic was that their success would last a few years after having some hits with Satisfaction and Paint It Black

Exactly that.Mick even thought that himself at the time. This is what he told Michael Parkinson on UK TV in 1965

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That’s what I was referring to! Ha! Thanks for posting

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It’s pleasing to read there’s some realists amongst us. As the day continues, the usual - but much loved - suspects will enter the fray, with proclamations about how they can still continue performing into their 90’s.

I’m afraid to say your comment is hardly realistic here.
I don’t think anyone on this board will talk like the boys can continue performing into their 90s, even the most optimistic ones.

Well, I was exaggerating somewhat, admittedly. You know what I mean, though: well-intended folk here, pretending the Stones can carry-on for longer than age will inevitably permit. Mick, Keith and Ronnie may be outwardly healthy, but it’s relative to their age, and they ain’t young. I’m glad I was fortunate to catch them on the occasions I did so. I’m not upset at all by this cancellation. Let them enjoy their old-age. Mick has been visibly active, out-and-about across Europe and enjoying his cricket. Just perhaps he’d rather do that, than tire himself on a stage after it’s no-longer necessary.

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A friend has told me that Hendrick Mulder (who is apparently very reliable) has said that the Stones had a falling out during the mixing of the new album.
I hadn’t heard of him until today

Sorry, dont know who your friend is but I can confirm that I never said this and this is also NOT the case..!

Hendrik Mulder

Thanks for setting the record straight Hendrik! Love Sparkly Top

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If they are all fit and healthy and determined to do shows regardless of making millions of dollars they could still perform.We might of reached a moment of truth.Is the joy of performing greater than the joy of making lots more money???

Well that's the thing, for the past 45 years they've been used to always taking it a step further, first the mega tours in the 90s and 00s and then the huge pay days in the 2010's and 2020's, now that it can't happen anymore they probably can't be bothered to play a residency at the Albert Hall like Gilmour would. Like Townsend advised in 1988 they don't want to grow old gracefully !

I'd say the only time they "changed the mold" was for the late 2012 shows when everything was up in the air after the "long" interruption, Keith's stupidly hurtful ghost written biography, etc...but there was the promise of a 2013 tour if things went well, the "excitement" of having Taylor, Wyman, Beck guest, now...not really much to look forward to.

Maybe the dismal sales of B&B Deluxe or At the Max also put things into perspective a bit.

Come to think of it maybe Mick didn't promote B&B Deluxe after all because he didn't want to be asked about the rumoured 2026 tour too. Guess we'll never know !

Now what's going to happen to the "new album", that thing's gonna tank big time too if they've got no "excitement" to build around it...

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I would advice people NOT to spread false rumours. They pulled the tour off. As simple as that. When you are in the 80’s, and you have been touring for 62 years, it is perfectly ok that you have the right to signal to management that you are not ready.

We have seen them live for more than three generations. Very different from say Beatles fans, whose band wrapped it up in the 60’s, from my memory.

Right now we are disappointed, but honestly, we have had our chances to see them live in seven - 7 - decades.

May be they find a way to play live again, but probably not. We will see. I am just grateful for all the great moments they have given us, and still, a new album is still due!

Thanks for putting it in perspective BV

I wouldn't be surprised if the huge amounts of money going from Europe to the States for the World cup are having an effect here - will we see them again?....Hope so.....

Let me thank the RS for the 70+ I’ve lucky to attend as a boy, a man and a father.
50 years of RS is really something to remember and tell.
Hope they all are well, that’s what really matters, now.
Thank you so much!

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A friend has told me that Hendrick Mulder (who is apparently very reliable) has said that the Stones had a falling out during the mixing of the new album.
I hadn’t heard of him until today

Sorry, dont know who your friend is but I can confirm that I never said this and this is also NOT the case..!

Hendrik Mulder

Hendrik,my sincere apologies.

My friend is a huge fan of the Stones so I didn’t doubt them. Unfortunately they identified you as the source incorrectly but we all make mistakes.

Again, I apologise to you and to everyone else who read my post.

At least it wasn’t presented as fact.

If this is the end of touring, I was blessed to be able to see them first in 81 at JFK and Denver 2024 and 55 other glorious evenings in between. Thank you boys!!

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A friend has told me that Hendrick Mulder (who is apparently very reliable) has said that the Stones had a falling out during the mixing of the new album.
I hadn’t heard of him until today

Sorry, dont know who your friend is but I can confirm that I never said this and this is also NOT the case..!

Hendrik Mulder

Hendrik,my sincere apologies.

My friend is a huge fan of the Stones so I didn’t doubt them. Unfortunately they identified you as the source incorrectly but we all make mistakes.

Again, I apologise to you and to everyone else who read my post.

At least it wasn’t presented as fact.

Apologies accepted

Hendrik Mulder

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If this is the end of touring, I was blessed to be able to see them first in 81 at JFK and Denver 2024 and 55 other glorious evenings in between. Thank you boys!!

I agree. For me it started in 1982 in Rotterdam. Last show up to now in 2022 in Berlin. And some shows between...
Maybe there will be some special shows like in 2012, just one, two or some more. We will see and meanwhile we wait for the new album.

It's not surprising at all; we're talking about people over 80 years old, and what it takes to go on tour and play for two hours in front of thousands of people at a good level. I mentioned that there were meetings in London about the album and the tour in recent weeks, and that stadiums were booked... but many things are at stake for a Rolling Stones tour in 2026. Just to name a few:

- Mick, Keith, and Ronnie have to be 100% in agreement about going on tour. If any of them don't want to, the tour is canceled. If Mick wants to go watch the World Cup with his family, the tour is canceled.

- The operating costs of touring with four days off between shows might be too high and not financially viable.

- There's the option of residencies, but Mick doesn't like doing residencies, and if he doesn't agree, it doesn't happen.

- Are the Stones capable of putting on a decent show in 2026 that doesn't become a viral meme and have people laughing online for mistakes or timing issues? Perhaps playing 20-30 minutes at a decent level is one thing, but a 2-hour show might not be a good idea. I don't think Mick wants to be seen as a caricature of himself.

- The cost of insurance to cover three members over 80 years old must be enormous. Many band and crew members are also over 60, so it's very likely that the tour's profit will be negligible after these expenses are deducted.

- Mick has been seen walking much more slowly in his most recent appearances, and there was talk of complications with his leg 2 or 3 years ago. Does he want to, or can he, stand, walk, or run for almost 2 hours without further serious injury?

- Let's not speculate about Keith. Is he up to carrying on a two-hour show when he's the key member of the band? Does he seem capable, at 82, of putting on a decent two-hour show without it being a complete disaster?

All this and much more comes into play when signing a contract and planning a tour, and the chances decrease year after year. With each long hiatus, it becomes much more difficult to pull it off. We're talking about the Rolling Stones, and it's not just about going out to play for the sake of it, without caring about anything, so that die-hard fans can reminisce about the old days and bring their grandchildren, and tourists can come and see the legend to take pictures. The Stones earned the right to end their careers however they want.

Thank you georgelicks for your valuable and always insightful Intel about the band. People need to understand they are not young anymore. Their time on this Earth is precious, especially to their families. They've given it their all well past their always assumed expiration date. We always knew at the back of our minds that one day they wouldn't be doing this anymore. That day may finally be here. While it is a very sad day, we should always take the time to remember how much joy they've given us these last 60 years. I'm only 29 but their impact in my life will never be taken for granted. I live and die by the Rolling Stones and will so until the day I die. LONG LIVE THE ROLLING STONES!!

Billy Joel played MSG monthly for years and the owners of The Sphere I’ve Vegas are desperate to keep the lights on there. Two viable possibilities for destination residencies.

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Billy Joel played MSG monthly for years and the owners of The Sphere I’ve Vegas are desperate to keep the lights on there. Two viable possibilities for destination residencies.

Mick doesn't want to do residencies, it's tour or nothing.

This is why I did Ridgedale. Am I bummed? Absolutely. Will it ruin my summer? No. I was trying to figure out how to do the Stones tour and Ben Harper tour. Now I will just hit a run of Ben Harper shows.

I'm glad I went to every tour since 1982. I have so many wonderfull memories. Last time I saw them 2022 in Munich and it was a show, I keep as one of my top five shows of 26.
Thank you Rolling Stones for all the joy and pleasure!

I don't think the money works in Europe when you consider their age and the logistics required.

I think george is 100% right.

That means that every day that goes by, the chance of a new show is fading. Touring window has passed if you are realistic. So best we might hope for is little runs of shows. But this will probably not happen due to the need for substiantial long rehearsals for a very limited amount of shows. Plus Jagger wanting to have a very high bar of delivery. There were rumours in 25 as well for this being the reason. And everybody knows the rumours that in 23 Mick had an injury. During 2024 I think he was great, but every appereance after this that I saw I always found Mick to be limping.

They prepared for a tour and as only the biggest ones on earth can do; they decided that they could not garantee the level they wanted. At least this is what I think linking all the information together.

This is a difficult, but very brave choice. But it also means that there will be no future tours.

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Billy Joel played MSG monthly for years and the owners of The Sphere I’ve Vegas are desperate to keep the lights on there. Two viable possibilities for destination residencies.

Mick doesn't want to do residencies, it's tour or nothing.

The last several tours Mick seemed to treat as working vacations. Out seeing the sights and attractions and showing up for work twice a week. Also the Sphere absolutely dwarfs the acts. Vegas is hell on the voice and the biggest residency acts just commute from LA. London would be more likely but then Keith lives in Connecticut and you still gotta fly in and accommodate staff from all over the world in one of the most expensive cities for 2 shows a week.

Billy Joel lives in NY and his band probably does. Just pick an open date every month and show up. Solo artists are entirely different dynamics than bands. If Billy's guitarist tumbles down the stairs, someone else who knows those songs will step in.

I can also see increasing security concerns on top of it all and Mick or someone saying this just isn't worth it. Several shows in Europe and the US the past several years have been canceled at the last minute over security issues in addition to the high profile terrorist acts.



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