Tell Me :
Talk
Sorry BV
I wouldn't go on tour with "singer Keith Richards" either
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DDF
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The don't owe us anything! Every individual member probably exceeded the retirement age in every country they ever played. Thank you Rolling Stones!
"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"
Well the money won’t last forever
Well it definitely could be. For one thing, we know from years ago he's had it.
And I know from experience, I've had it in both knees know for about 7 or 8 years. The pain can be unbearable at times. I have found that if I limit my exercise, I keep away the pain - for example, I can jog 3 miles, every other day, and almost never have pain, but if I push it beyond that, it may not hit me right away, but at night, or the next day, I will most likely have excruciating pain.
So guessing if he has it (and he does) that maybe he gets the same way in his fingers/hands if he pushes it too much, but he's probably okay for short bursts.
... but of course, it could just be that he doesn't feel like touring.
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They owe you nothing. Not a flippin thing. Are the Beatles dead? What about Led Zeppelin? Pink Floyd? Those bands ceased to exist touring wise ages ago but are still alive in regards to their music. Let me say it again, they owe you nothing, me nothing and pretty much everyone on here nothing. If there is anyone you could say they owed something it would be BV given this board and the time and effort he has spent creating a home for Stones fans and he says they owe him nothing as well. A lot of what is posted here is hopium and wishful thinking but lets just take it as it is. The tour is off, there will be a new album for those into stuff like that and for others there is thousands of hours of live recordings from every era to enjoy. We are lucky to have gotten what we have and these old guys deserve to spend their 80s doing what they want when they want and where they want. And one final point, WE WILL ALL DIE regardless whether the Stones tour or not and I think we would rather have they die peacefully with family than like Colonel Bruce Hampton on stage.
Yep!
Is the Stones rep Bernard Doherty’s latest statement, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready”, delusional according to you?
"When they're good and ready"! Keith is unfortunately not ready
Of course he isn’t now. Doherty speaks here in future tense, “will”.
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
babyblue
()
Date: December 18, 2025 15:42
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bvQuote
babyblue
Just wondering what’s Mick Taylor doing these days?
Very off topic comment. There is a separate thread related to Mick Taylor:
Mick Taylor Talk - what's on your mind right now...
Sorry BV
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
bv
()
Date: December 18, 2025 15:43
Please do NOT post medical statements or other sorts of rumours without documentation. Also, random AI garbade mockup is not a source, it is just spam.
Like I have stated since the first IORR News entry on Dec 14, the reason for not going on with the tour is most probably family. They all need to be with their family, like the rest of us. May be it took 82 years to realize it (funny remark).
Anyway, there is no reason for digging into rubbish statements on random weired sites which have no root in reality.
I had to delete approx 20 posts on this thread, spinning off a statement on Twitter or wherever that does not exist. Please think before you post, and please respect the Stones members, they do also have a private life.
Bjornulf
Like I have stated since the first IORR News entry on Dec 14, the reason for not going on with the tour is most probably family. They all need to be with their family, like the rest of us. May be it took 82 years to realize it (funny remark).
Anyway, there is no reason for digging into rubbish statements on random weired sites which have no root in reality.
I had to delete approx 20 posts on this thread, spinning off a statement on Twitter or wherever that does not exist. Please think before you post, and please respect the Stones members, they do also have a private life.
Bjornulf
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Stoneswolf
()
Date: December 18, 2025 16:50
Bjornulf, sorry, you are right. We (and me) should respect theit privacy.
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
bv
()
Date: December 18, 2025 17:01
A family matter is a perfectly good but still private reason. May be they just want to be more with their family. I would not blame them. Should not be hard to respect, I think.
And... it would not be right to speculate on medical matters unless there has been a public statement, which there is not.
Bjornulf
And... it would not be right to speculate on medical matters unless there has been a public statement, which there is not.
Bjornulf
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
rlj1010
()
Date: December 18, 2025 17:44
They certainly don’t owe anyone an explanation.
But since the story has garnered international media attention, it would be nice if they released an official statement anyway. Just to clear the air.
If they don’t (and they probably won’t), so be it.
But since the story has garnered international media attention, it would be nice if they released an official statement anyway. Just to clear the air.
If they don’t (and they probably won’t), so be it.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
KevinPenthouse
()
Date: December 18, 2025 17:57
It's amusing that Keith lately has been more active around here (CT Fairfield county suburb of NY city) than I can remember . . . Playing in NY - Studio in NY C - out to see Stevie Winwood . . . out 'n about town . . . and respectfully does not want 4 months in Europe . . . always tons of stuff to do and going on around here . . . I am off to some Christmas parties this week at his fave restaurants ( stopping at his dentist (mine is in same office) . . . where ya always get 3rd handed skuttlebutt . . . anyway my only point here is . . . he does not appear to be slowing down at all . . . even speeding up locally 
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The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
bye bye johnny
()
Date: December 18, 2025 19:41
Rolling Stones opt out of tour, waiting until 'they're good and ready'
Anna Kaufman
December 18, 2025
The Rolling Stones are hitting pause on touring for now.
The band opted out of a stadium tour in the U.K. and Europe, a representative for the band confirmed Thursday to USA TODAY.
Despite rumors of an upcoming album and a rich history of touring yearly, the British supergroup decided against a multi-month trek across the continent, with singer Keith Richards deciding the move wasn't right for him.
"The Stones had promoters presenting loads of ideas and dates to them for next summer in Europe," the band's rep Bernard Doherty told USA TODAY via email Dec. 18. "Nothing was confirmed but when they properly sat down to discuss the tour, Keith said he didn't think he could commit and wasn't keen on a big stadium tour for over four months at this time."
Though "it's hard for their fans," Doherty said, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready."
In 2024, The Stones set out on an ambitious stadium tour to promote their 2023 album "Hackney Diamonds." With 16 stops in the U.S., and sponsored by AARP, the tour proved that, despite their ages, The Stones were prepared to serve up the same energetic rock performances they've been known for.
The Stones – Mick Jagger, 82, Richards, 82, and Ronnie Wood, 78 – will face heightened expectations for a new record in the wake of "Hackney Diamonds," their first new album since 2005.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making them the first act with a top 10 album each decade since the 1960s. "Hackney Diamonds" was also the Stones' first album since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.
[www.usatoday.com]
--
Official comment from Bernard Doherty.
Anna Kaufman
December 18, 2025
The Rolling Stones are hitting pause on touring for now.
The band opted out of a stadium tour in the U.K. and Europe, a representative for the band confirmed Thursday to USA TODAY.
Despite rumors of an upcoming album and a rich history of touring yearly, the British supergroup decided against a multi-month trek across the continent, with singer Keith Richards deciding the move wasn't right for him.
"The Stones had promoters presenting loads of ideas and dates to them for next summer in Europe," the band's rep Bernard Doherty told USA TODAY via email Dec. 18. "Nothing was confirmed but when they properly sat down to discuss the tour, Keith said he didn't think he could commit and wasn't keen on a big stadium tour for over four months at this time."
Though "it's hard for their fans," Doherty said, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready."
In 2024, The Stones set out on an ambitious stadium tour to promote their 2023 album "Hackney Diamonds." With 16 stops in the U.S., and sponsored by AARP, the tour proved that, despite their ages, The Stones were prepared to serve up the same energetic rock performances they've been known for.
The Stones – Mick Jagger, 82, Richards, 82, and Ronnie Wood, 78 – will face heightened expectations for a new record in the wake of "Hackney Diamonds," their first new album since 2005.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making them the first act with a top 10 album each decade since the 1960s. "Hackney Diamonds" was also the Stones' first album since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.
[www.usatoday.com]
--
Official comment from Bernard Doherty.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
RisingStone
()
Date: December 18, 2025 20:03
Yep.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
WelshEdge1
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Date: December 18, 2025 23:04
So it's true.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
DREAMTIME
()
Date: December 18, 2025 23:30
This far in advance it has nothing to do with family and I doubt their health either. I believe they owe their fans that made them rich, an explanation. Don't post they don't owe anything, they didn't do anything for free. The secret behind their long lives is touring. If they don't tour, they will die. IMO.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
slewan
()
Date: December 18, 2025 23:32
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bye bye johnny
Rolling Stones opt out of tour, waiting until 'they're good and ready'
Anna Kaufman
December 18, 2025
The Rolling Stones are hitting pause on touring for now.
The band opted out of a stadium tour in the U.K. and Europe, a representative for the band confirmed Thursday to USA TODAY.
Despite rumors of an upcoming album and a rich history of touring yearly, the British supergroup decided against a multi-month trek across the continent, with singer Keith Richards deciding the move wasn't right for him.
(…)
I wouldn't go on tour with "singer Keith Richards" either
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
steffialicia
()
Date: December 18, 2025 23:37
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DREAMTIME
This far in advance it has nothing to do with family and I doubt their health either. I believe they owe their fans that made them rich, an explanation. Don't post they don't owe anything, they didn't do anything for free. The secret behind their long lives is touring. If they don't tour, they will die. IMO.
DDF
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
hockenheim95
()
Date: December 19, 2025 00:22
Quote
DREAMTIME
This far in advance it has nothing to do with family and I doubt their health either. I believe they owe their fans that made them rich, an explanation. Don't post they don't owe anything, they didn't do anything for free. The secret behind their long lives is touring. If they don't tour, they will die. IMO.
The don't owe us anything! Every individual member probably exceeded the retirement age in every country they ever played. Thank you Rolling Stones!
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
ROPENI
()
Date: December 19, 2025 00:36
Can't wait to see them at 85 when they will be "good and ready" Please just let them enjoy their family and their money is all over.....Quote
bye bye johnny
Rolling Stones opt out of tour, waiting until 'they're good and ready'
Anna Kaufman
December 18, 2025
The Rolling Stones are hitting pause on touring for now.
The band opted out of a stadium tour in the U.K. and Europe, a representative for the band confirmed Thursday to USA TODAY.
Despite rumors of an upcoming album and a rich history of touring yearly, the British supergroup decided against a multi-month trek across the continent, with singer Keith Richards deciding the move wasn't right for him.
"The Stones had promoters presenting loads of ideas and dates to them for next summer in Europe," the band's rep Bernard Doherty told USA TODAY via email Dec. 18. "Nothing was confirmed but when they properly sat down to discuss the tour, Keith said he didn't think he could commit and wasn't keen on a big stadium tour for over four months at this time."
Though "it's hard for their fans," Doherty said, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready."
In 2024, The Stones set out on an ambitious stadium tour to promote their 2023 album "Hackney Diamonds." With 16 stops in the U.S., and sponsored by AARP, the tour proved that, despite their ages, The Stones were prepared to serve up the same energetic rock performances they've been known for.
The Stones – Mick Jagger, 82, Richards, 82, and Ronnie Wood, 78 – will face heightened expectations for a new record in the wake of "Hackney Diamonds," their first new album since 2005.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making them the first act with a top 10 album each decade since the 1960s. "Hackney Diamonds" was also the Stones' first album since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.
[www.usatoday.com]
--
Official comment from Bernard Doherty.
"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
StonedRambler
()
Date: December 19, 2025 01:04
Quote
ROPENICan't wait to see them at 85 when they will be "good and ready" Please just let them enjoy their family and their money is all over.....Quote
bye bye johnny
Rolling Stones opt out of tour, waiting until 'they're good and ready'
Anna Kaufman
December 18, 2025
The Rolling Stones are hitting pause on touring for now.
The band opted out of a stadium tour in the U.K. and Europe, a representative for the band confirmed Thursday to USA TODAY.
Despite rumors of an upcoming album and a rich history of touring yearly, the British supergroup decided against a multi-month trek across the continent, with singer Keith Richards deciding the move wasn't right for him.
"The Stones had promoters presenting loads of ideas and dates to them for next summer in Europe," the band's rep Bernard Doherty told USA TODAY via email Dec. 18. "Nothing was confirmed but when they properly sat down to discuss the tour, Keith said he didn't think he could commit and wasn't keen on a big stadium tour for over four months at this time."
Though "it's hard for their fans," Doherty said, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready."
In 2024, The Stones set out on an ambitious stadium tour to promote their 2023 album "Hackney Diamonds." With 16 stops in the U.S., and sponsored by AARP, the tour proved that, despite their ages, The Stones were prepared to serve up the same energetic rock performances they've been known for.
The Stones – Mick Jagger, 82, Richards, 82, and Ronnie Wood, 78 – will face heightened expectations for a new record in the wake of "Hackney Diamonds," their first new album since 2005.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making them the first act with a top 10 album each decade since the 1960s. "Hackney Diamonds" was also the Stones' first album since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.
[www.usatoday.com]
--
Official comment from Bernard Doherty.
Well the money won’t last forever
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
LeonidP
()
Date: December 19, 2025 02:14
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keefriffhardsQuote
DandelionPowderman
He played really good just a few weeks ago. This is not because of arthritis.
They're not listening DP because they want it to be arthritis.
Well it definitely could be. For one thing, we know from years ago he's had it.
And I know from experience, I've had it in both knees know for about 7 or 8 years. The pain can be unbearable at times. I have found that if I limit my exercise, I keep away the pain - for example, I can jog 3 miles, every other day, and almost never have pain, but if I push it beyond that, it may not hit me right away, but at night, or the next day, I will most likely have excruciating pain.
So guessing if he has it (and he does) that maybe he gets the same way in his fingers/hands if he pushes it too much, but he's probably okay for short bursts.
... but of course, it could just be that he doesn't feel like touring.
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
ProfessorWolf
()
Date: December 19, 2025 02:49
"The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready."
thank you mr. doherty spokesman for the rolling stones speaking in a official capacity to a major media outlet
tours are yes probably over but this gives me hope that there not done performing live yet
thank you mr. doherty spokesman for the rolling stones speaking in a official capacity to a major media outlet
tours are yes probably over but this gives me hope that there not done performing live yet
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: December 19, 2025 02:55
Guess he's not feeling it, he's certainly earned that right, seems a bit odd though that it would be "to be with family", it's not like they're roughing it up on the road, more like a luxury "vacation", unless said family can't travel of course.
Seems like he doesn't want to tour anymore and is wanting the band to operate differently, someone's going to have to figure out how that can be done, seems like an impossible equation based on the past.
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Seems like he doesn't want to tour anymore and is wanting the band to operate differently, someone's going to have to figure out how that can be done, seems like an impossible equation based on the past.
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
KevinPenthouse
()
Date: December 19, 2025 05:52
totally different then just geting in a car coming back home after ALL DONE and doin what ya want . . . then the 4 mouth hotel back n forth . . . my point here IS MOST OF YOU FOLKS DO NOT KNOW . . . understand . . . . THE DAY TO DAY "OPPurtunitieies" that everyone and anyone one HAS. . . happens around here every single day . . . . . . sorry to be be blunt . . .BUT . . IT BLOWS AWAY all that europe can offer in 4 months
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
stonesfrkk
()
Date: December 19, 2025 07:47
Enough of all the weird text messages. This is the worst ever kangaroo ides, I have ever read her in twenty years. Don't worry about it, once this part of stadium tours is obviously over, when the albums realeawd in spring or summer, there will be a run of show's. There alot going on this summer with the world cup, which I'm sure played into it too. As of now they did not say, that is was over look for some fall dates, I have spoke to some of there managment, they did not quit, like bv said maybe they want good family time, it's going to be a great summer with tons of activities, they will be back in some fashion smaller venues what I personnally like myself. Keep positive whatever this little let down, there more to come when there reasy, don't tripp it's the Stones they call there own shot's period.when there ready they will do it it's not over!
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
daspyknows
()
Date: December 19, 2025 09:13
Quote
DREAMTIME
This far in advance it has nothing to do with family and I doubt their health either. I believe they owe their fans that made them rich, an explanation. Don't post they don't owe anything, they didn't do anything for free. The secret behind their long lives is touring. If they don't tour, they will die. IMO.
They owe you nothing. Not a flippin thing. Are the Beatles dead? What about Led Zeppelin? Pink Floyd? Those bands ceased to exist touring wise ages ago but are still alive in regards to their music. Let me say it again, they owe you nothing, me nothing and pretty much everyone on here nothing. If there is anyone you could say they owed something it would be BV given this board and the time and effort he has spent creating a home for Stones fans and he says they owe him nothing as well. A lot of what is posted here is hopium and wishful thinking but lets just take it as it is. The tour is off, there will be a new album for those into stuff like that and for others there is thousands of hours of live recordings from every era to enjoy. We are lucky to have gotten what we have and these old guys deserve to spend their 80s doing what they want when they want and where they want. And one final point, WE WILL ALL DIE regardless whether the Stones tour or not and I think we would rather have they die peacefully with family than like Colonel Bruce Hampton on stage.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Angie73
()
Date: December 19, 2025 09:52
You spoke from my heart.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
StonedRambler
()
Date: December 19, 2025 10:16
All the media is just copying the arthritis claim from each other, spreading false information without delivering sources.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: December 19, 2025 10:29
He’s 82 and quite simply doesn’t wish to tour for four months. I do t think it’s any more complicated than that. They day when one of the three felt like this was going arrive eventually. If Charlie were around, I could imagine him, now, no-longer wishing to continue in that way. Of course, Keith may change his mind in time, but by then? Let’s wait and see.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: December 19, 2025 10:35
My understanding is that Keith is in perfect good health without any issue at all, but he simply does not want to commit to a 4 month tour of Europe anymore. He wants to stay at home, with friends and family and enjoy life.
Bless him!
Mathijs
Bless him!
Mathijs
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: December 19, 2025 11:11
Quote
Mathijs
My understanding is that Keith is in perfect good health without any issue at all, but he simply does not want to commit to a 4 month tour of Europe anymore. He wants to stay at home, with friends and family and enjoy life.
Bless him!
Mathijs
Yep!
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
keefriffhards
()
Date: December 19, 2025 11:38
Quote
Mathijs
My understanding is that Keith is in perfect good health without any issue at all, but he simply does not want to commit to a 4 month tour of Europe anymore. He wants to stay at home, with friends and family and enjoy life.
Bless him!
Mathiquote]
Yes thats it, you nailed it but thats not what people want to hear, they want it to be arthritis for some reason, it doesn't matter how many times we say he played 5 weeks ago and was very nimble and jumped out of the car to the venue with no physical issues, thats not enough.
Keith only ever had arthritis in his fingers, he's always stated that he is very nimble and that the finger arthritis is painless and has been for many years and it's progression has stopped, thats the mature of the type of arthritis Keith has.
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
RisingStone
()
Date: December 19, 2025 12:06
Quote
Big Al
There’s some unbelievable delusion on this site. Keith is soon to turn 82. Isn’t it time, surely?
Is the Stones rep Bernard Doherty’s latest statement, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready”, delusional according to you?
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
hockenheim95
()
Date: December 19, 2025 12:12
Quote
RisingStoneQuote
Big Al
There’s some unbelievable delusion on this site. Keith is soon to turn 82. Isn’t it time, surely?
Is the Stones rep Bernard Doherty’s latest statement, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready”, delusional according to you?
"When they're good and ready"! Keith is unfortunately not ready
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
RisingStone
()
Date: December 19, 2025 12:17
Quote
hockenheim95Quote
RisingStoneQuote
Big Al
There’s some unbelievable delusion on this site. Keith is soon to turn 82. Isn’t it time, surely?
Is the Stones rep Bernard Doherty’s latest statement, "The Stones will get back onstage when they're good and ready”, delusional according to you?
"When they're good and ready"! Keith is unfortunately not ready
Of course he isn’t now. Doherty speaks here in future tense, “will”.
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