I also don't believe that Keith doesn't want to go on tour. There must be another reason for the cancellation. Perhaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the reason, or health problems.

It says Keith doesent want to tour.So why Are you still talking about Jagger?

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It says Keith doesent want to tour.So why Are you still talking about Jagger?

It being the Sun, so I don't know how trustworthy that paper is, nor their anonymous "source".

However, Marlon did say that he and his family hoped that Keith wouldn't do more big tours.

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Of course Keith wants to tour, he played with Steve Jordan a few weeks ago for charity in New York and looked great, Ronnie also performed recently, they both looked ready to tour.

If you watch Mick closely in recent weeks he seems a bit frail on his legs to me, sure he's in great shape for his age but can he perform Stadiums for two hour shows, it will be two years since he last toured and he was maybe struggling back then with Keith having to play 3 songs for over half of the tour, let's face it you don't get fitter over a 2 year period in your 80's, it's only going to get more difficult. Mick would only ever want to give his best performance and possibly he doesn't consider he can guarantee that now for three or four months in a row at this stage..

We haven't seen the last of them live, but we might have seen the last of them as the Stones live, hopefully we can still get to see them do some solo shows here and there, personally I'd be happy seeing the three of them doing something different creatively away from playing Miss You and Satisfaction again.

What you know, or...?

What do you want to know about my post that doesn't explain itself for what it is, my observations. Of course i don't know this to be the reason.

If Mick wanted to tour, but say Ronnie didn’t want to for health reasons or Keith just didn't fancy touring because he didn't want to leave home, do you think Mick would cancel a tour or look to find a replacement. I think the latter, more likely Mick doesn't feel up to the task. I mean it's possible Mick had every intention of touring but was disappointed in his fitness level while training. He's fully aware of what a tour demands in a 83 year old body, he doesn't just stand there with a guitar, he has to be Mick Jagger and i think he's done the right thing, bowed out at the top of his game. No cringe memories of Mick limping about like Cliff Richard at 85, that's not for Mick, it's all or nothing. It's Moves Like Jagger or no deal.

Mick only has to announce a solo tour. Then Keith is going to be so angry at Mick that the Stones would tour again really quicky



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It's a bit confusing though that Keith doesn't want to tour anymore (if you are to believe the British tabloids). It used to be the other way around. If that is true I think touring is over for them.

They didn't say that. They claimed he didn't want to commit for a four months tour.

Keith loves to play live And I can't imagine he would refuse to play for four months tour unless he has really strong new reason to do that.

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Of course Keith wants to tour, he played with Steve Jordan a few weeks ago for charity in New York and looked great, Ronnie also performed recently, they both looked ready to tour.

If you watch Mick closely in recent weeks he seems a bit frail on his legs to me, sure he's in great shape for his age but can he perform Stadiums for two hour shows, it will be two years since he last toured and he was maybe struggling back then with Keith having to play 3 songs for over half of the tour, let's face it you don't get fitter over a 2 year period in your 80's, it's only going to get more difficult. Mick would only ever want to give his best performance and possibly he doesn't consider he can guarantee that now for three or four months in a row at this stage..

We haven't seen the last of them live, but we might have seen the last of them as the Stones live, hopefully we can still get to see them do some solo shows here and there, personally I'd be happy seeing the three of them doing something different creatively away from playing Miss You and Satisfaction again.

What you know, or...?

What do you want to know about my post that doesn't explain itself for what it is, my observations. Of course i don't know this to be the reason.

If Mick wanted to tour, but say Ronnie didn’t want to for health reasons or Keith just didn't fancy touring because he didn't want to leave home, do you think Mick would cancel a tour or look to find a replacement. I think the latter, more likely Mick doesn't feel up to the task. I mean it's possible Mick had every intention of touring but was disappointed in his fitness level while training. He's fully aware of what a tour demands in a 83 year old body, he doesn't just stand there with a guitar, he has to be Mick Jagger and i think he's done the right thing, bowed out at the top of his game. No cringe memories of Mick limping about like Cliff Richard at 85, that's not for Mick, it's all or nothing. It's Moves Like Jagger or no deal.

A replacement? For Keith? Or Ronnie? Don't think so...

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Keith loves to play live And I can't imagine he would refuse to play for four months tour unless he has really strong new reason to do that.

His age is a 'strong reason', IMO. A few shows he may be ready for, but a four-month, two-hours per-night run of shows may simply be too demanding on his body, now.

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Of course Keith wants to tour, he played with Steve Jordan a few weeks ago for charity in New York and looked great, Ronnie also performed recently, they both looked ready to tour.

If you watch Mick closely in recent weeks he seems a bit frail on his legs to me, sure he's in great shape for his age but can he perform Stadiums for two hour shows, it will be two years since he last toured and he was maybe struggling back then with Keith having to play 3 songs for over half of the tour, let's face it you don't get fitter over a 2 year period in your 80's, it's only going to get more difficult. Mick would only ever want to give his best performance and possibly he doesn't consider he can guarantee that now for three or four months in a row at this stage..

We haven't seen the last of them live, but we might have seen the last of them as the Stones live, hopefully we can still get to see them do some solo shows here and there, personally I'd be happy seeing the three of them doing something different creatively away from playing Miss You and Satisfaction again.

What you know, or...?

What do you want to know about my post that doesn't explain itself for what it is, my observations. Of course i don't know this to be the reason.

If Mick wanted to tour, but say Ronnie didn’t want to for health reasons or Keith just didn't fancy touring because he didn't want to leave home, do you think Mick would cancel a tour or look to find a replacement. I think the latter, more likely Mick doesn't feel up to the task. I mean it's possible Mick had every intention of touring but was disappointed in his fitness level while training. He's fully aware of what a tour demands in a 83 year old body, he doesn't just stand there with a guitar, he has to be Mick Jagger and i think he's done the right thing, bowed out at the top of his game. No cringe memories of Mick limping about like Cliff Richard at 85, that's not for Mick, it's all or nothing. It's Moves Like Jagger or no deal.

A replacement? For Keith? Or Ronnie? Don't think so...

They replaced Charlie.

To be honest if Keith doesn't want to do Stadium tours and would prefer to do smaller solo Wino's shows good luck to him.

How do we know this isn't Keith's way to get his way if he'd rather do a residency or less profitable smaller dates with the Stones.
Do we know for a fact it's Keith who won't tour, it's just a fan who seems to have gone viral with the Sun etc. We haven't heard it announced by Keith or his team.



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It says Keith doesent want to tour.So why Are you still talking about Jagger?

It being the Sun, so I don't know how trustworthy that paper is, nor their anonymous "source".

However, Marlon did say that he and his family hoped that Keith wouldn't do more big tours.

Well, if it is the choice between infamously unreliable British tabloids and some Keithettes here arguing against it ("it needs to be Mick - Keith the superman cannot ever do that") it is a tough call, I would say...

Like that really matters. That said, that comment by Marlon gives some human perspective.

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Of course Keith wants to tour, he played with Steve Jordan a few weeks ago for charity in New York and looked great, Ronnie also performed recently, they both looked ready to tour.

If you watch Mick closely in recent weeks he seems a bit frail on his legs to me, sure he's in great shape for his age but can he perform Stadiums for two hour shows, it will be two years since he last toured and he was maybe struggling back then with Keith having to play 3 songs for over half of the tour, let's face it you don't get fitter over a 2 year period in your 80's, it's only going to get more difficult. Mick would only ever want to give his best performance and possibly he doesn't consider he can guarantee that now for three or four months in a row at this stage..

We haven't seen the last of them live, but we might have seen the last of them as the Stones live, hopefully we can still get to see them do some solo shows here and there, personally I'd be happy seeing the three of them doing something different creatively away from playing Miss You and Satisfaction again.

What you know, or...?

What do you want to know about my post that doesn't explain itself for what it is, my observations. Of course i don't know this to be the reason.

If Mick wanted to tour, but say Ronnie didn’t want to for health reasons or Keith just didn't fancy touring because he didn't want to leave home, do you think Mick would cancel a tour or look to find a replacement. I think the latter, more likely Mick doesn't feel up to the task. I mean it's possible Mick had every intention of touring but was disappointed in his fitness level while training. He's fully aware of what a tour demands in a 83 year old body, he doesn't just stand there with a guitar, he has to be Mick Jagger and i think he's done the right thing, bowed out at the top of his game. No cringe memories of Mick limping about like Cliff Richard at 85, that's not for Mick, it's all or nothing. It's Moves Like Jagger or no deal.

A replacement? For Keith? Or Ronnie? Don't think so...

They replaced Charlie.

To be honest if Keith doesn't want to do Stadiums and would prefer to to smaller Wino's shows good luck to him.

They had Steve Jordan as a replacement; and with Charlie's blessing to boot. That was a totally different scenario and, actually, time.

Maybe Gary Clark Jr. could replace Keith? He played with the Stones before

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Maybe Gary Clark Jr. could replace Keith? He played with the Stones before

But would Mick be able to tour as the Stones without Keith if he doesn't have Keith's blessing.

If Mick hasn't done a full solo show in over 24 years (the last time was in 2001, and 1993 before that), why would he do it now in 2026? What's the point? If Keith wants to do some shows and Mick can, then the shows will happen; otherwise, that's it. I don't see the Stones groveling at any cost just to please the die-hard fans who would go see anything just to be there.

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Maybe Gary Clark Jr. could replace Keith? He played with the Stones before

But would Mick be able to tour as the Stones without Keith if he doesn't have Keith's blessing.

i don't think so

i recall discussions about this after charlie died and believe there's something they've agreed to that the rolling stones has to include both mick and keith

but charlie and ronnie could be replaced and the name could still be used but not mick or keith

also would think waddy would be more likely then gary clark junior

i do like the idea of mick and ronnie carrying on presumably with keith's blessing

but not as the rolling stones that be kind of ridiculous with only one original member

that then raises another question could mick fill a stadium on his name alone nowadays?

Is all over Now... accept it, age has gotten to them and is fine, they don't need the touring money, let them enjoy their families, sooner rather than later they will start dropping dead. That's life Period.....

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Perhaps a US tour in late summer. Checking the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and knowing Jagger's interest dates possible. also, the promotion of the new CD in US market may be also a factor.

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It says Keith doesent want to tour.So why Are you still talking about Jagger?

It being the Sun, so I don't know how trustworthy that paper is, nor their anonymous "source".

However, Marlon did say that he and his family hoped that Keith wouldn't do more big tours.

If that's true ( where did Maron say that ? ) i fully understand.
Keith creatively may want to get away from Mick. I don't think the Glimmer Twins have seen eye to eye on what they think the Stones should sound like for decades. just how much passion does Keith have left to play Miss You and IORR live.
He's been loyal to Mick but it can only go so far at their age's now, Keith certainly isn't interested in the money offered for a Stadium tour, he probably wants every move he makes now to count towards something he wants to play and sing.

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that then raises another question could mick fill a stadium on his name alone nowadays?

Of course, he'd do it in big markets, but why would Mick do his first shows in stadiums or arenas after almost 40 years? What would be the reason? Mick hasn't done a full solo show in stadiums or arenas since 1988, so why would he do it now for the first time in the US/Europe/South America at 82 or 83 years old?

Let's be realistic.

These guys have given us so much over the years, they have obviously earned the right to do whatever they want. As BV noted the process if organising a tour includes certain checkpoints and one of them just didn't go through for whatever reason.

But I certainly doubt that they

a) were in the midst of planning a tour of Europe and realised overnight that they couldn't play anymore (except health reasons of course)

b) wouldn't wanna go out with a bang if they could still play even if it means x weeks of rehearsing for a one-off, 2012-style "micro-tour" or whatever it is they have in mind (as long as we're able to purchase tickets for that event...)

Anyway, it has been a blast but I'm just not ready to accept that reality... yet.



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If Mick hasn't done a full solo show in over 24 years (the last time was in 2001, and 1993 before that), why would he do it now in 2026? What's the point? If Keith wants to do some shows and Mick can, then the shows will happen; otherwise, that's it. I don't see the Stones groveling at any cost just to please the die-hard fans who would go see anything just to be there.

because in 1993 and 2001 the stones were still tour ready and when he wanted to tour over the last 35 years the rest of the stones could be counted on to go with him

and that meant more money and the abillity to play multiple stadiums shows when compared to a solo tour

but if things have changed now and the stones can't tour and he wants to well maybe he would consider it

though i agree it's unlikely

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that then raises another question could mick fill a stadium on his name alone nowadays?

Of course, he'd do it in big markets, but why would Mick do his first shows in stadiums or arenas after almost 40 years? What would be the reason? Mick hasn't done a full solo show in stadiums or arenas since 1988, so why would he do it now for the first time in the US/Europe/South America at 82 or 83 years old?

Let's be realistic.

it was just a hypothetical question

i don't actually think it likely he'd tour solo in his 80's

maybe a one off here and there but not a tour

Hello everyone,
I’ll try to be clear — and above all, honest.

All the sources around me confirm that it is indeed Keith Richards who no longer wants to go back on tour. He has simply come to terms with the fact that he is no longer physically able to do it, and that he does not want to be away from Connecticut for such a long period of time.
This isn’t a whim or a conflict — more an act of lucidity.

Of course, many people will ask: “But then why were we still talking about a tour?”
The truth is that a tour was actually being prepared. Teams always work behind the scenes so that everything is ready, just in case the three Stones decide, at the same time, that they want to hit the road again.

It’s a bit like when Mick Jagger comes to Paris: four or five tables are booked in different restaurants, and then, at 7:00 p.m. — or even 7:07 — Mick decides whether he’s going… or not.

I truly believe this is an act of lucidity from Keith Richards. A lucidity that may have come late — and one he hasn’t always had over the past twenty years, wink — but a very human one.
According to everything I’ve heard from people close to the band, this marks the end of the great large-scale tours as we’ve known them.

And probably, too, the end of the Rolling Stones as we’ve known and loved them on stage for decades.

This may explain BV’s immediate reaction, posting right away and inviting everyone to gather their memories in one place — as if, deep down, we all sensed that something had just come to an end.

That’s all.
I wish you all a very nice day,
and please excuse my English.

thank you antoine

and your english is perfect

i will hold out hope that they can find a way to accommodate keith and we can get one more show

but if not ridgedale was a great way to go out

I think just because Keith does not want to do a big stadium tour does not mean they will never play live again.

Also, the logistics in Europe seem a lot more daunting, with lower profits.

I remember this is not the first time Keith wanted to retire. Last time (after Keith wrote Life) Steve Jordan kicked him in the ass and got him in the studio. The result was Crosseyed Heart.

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that then raises another question could mick fill a stadium on his name alone nowadays?

Of course, he'd do it in big markets, but why would Mick do his first shows in stadiums or arenas after almost 40 years? What would be the reason? Mick hasn't done a full solo show in stadiums or arenas since 1988, so why would he do it now for the first time in the US/Europe/South America at 82 or 83 years old?

Let's be realistic.

No way could Mick fill a Stadium tour in Europe or the States as a solo artist, he couldn't do it in his 40s when he went solo and he certainly couldn't do it now.
He did play a tour of Japan in 88' selling 170k tickets, i suppose he could attempt that again but the market has changed and the cost of setting up the show would be higher than a tour that small.

There's no demand for it, why do you think he's been touring with Keith since 89'