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the shows in 2012 (incl. the two Paris club shows) were a kind of warm-up for the years to come.
Hydepark and Glastonbury in 2013 were an encore to the North America tour (which ended just five days before Glastonbury) and a good opportunity to cash in big (they played to more people at those 3 UK shows than on the whole North American tour!)
I agree. I think that whatever is going on (so to say), it just signifies that the Rolling Stones have declared themselves done with touring.
I'm not prepared to fully discount the possibility of a one-off somewhere or other, mainly because they've supposedly got this new album coming out. But touring ? Nah, don't think so. I think they've drawn a definitive line under that. At least this is how I see it.
Great text.Word by word I agree. I can feel you Vibro-Monkey Man-lux.Your journey is complete. And so is mine. Couldn't be a happier Stones fan as I am.
Somewhat in the vein of the first sentence:
If the Stones, out of reasons that I do not know, will not or cannot do whole tours, I see recording of further studio albums as one possibility for them to pursue.
But what would they obtain by that? My answer: They can add to how the history of popular music in the future will understand their career. In that respect, it may be relevant to acknowledge that albums from this long moment are incomparable from earlier phases of their career. The recent studio album, the alleged finished album and a possible third album(?) need to be judged apart.
This area of activity remains accessible for them.
With my roots as listener from 1964, although I first attended a concert with them years later, in 1970 - for me personally to receive a studio album from the Stones have been a larger event than attending a concert of theirs, probably since the 1990s. Before it was more on the same level. The later case, due to their increasingly backward oriented setlists. Not meaning that I would not have wanted to go to one concert more. One or two concerts of a tour have often been enough for me, whereas in the 1970s and for many years I could not afford more.
I am thankful to have had their music as a major joy of my life!
I always hoped that they’d do some sit down gigs in theaters or arenas in their old age, with Mick playing harp, like proper blues men. But I’ve always been afraid that Mick’s ego wouldn’t let them do that - that he’d always want an old-time full Rolling Stones show, or nothing.
I still have that hope - but I don’t expect to see it happen.
So according to this, if it's to be believed, Keith called it off.
Both sources quote an unnamed spokesperson, "The band were looking to tour earlier this year but couldn’t make it work either. It’s hard for their fans, but The Stones will get back onstage when they’re good and ready."
I guess that could be taken as a dose of optimism? Of course these are tabloid news, so take everything with a grain of salt. All we know for sure is no 2026 tour.
It's very likely you will read, eventually, that the Stones never said anything, that the hype "they" were "building up" was everyone/anyone but The Rolling Stones.
History is the truth: when the Stones say something THEY say it, no one else. I don't mean 'we'd like to' etc.
As in fact: it's happening.
That hasn't happened for this year and now, apparently, so far, 2026. In the mean time Mick and Keith will have aged considerably.
Maybe "it" is over. Maybe The Rolling Stones never tour again.
Maybe the 2026 album is the last album.
It would probably be a relief for them. They don't need money, they have it. As much as their touring is about the money, with the music being second, they don't need "the" money. They're fine.
Even Ronnie.
Well, hopefully.
if that is a real quote from a real spokesperson for the band then it sure makes it sound a lot less apocalyptic then what's been posted around here the last few days
then again what else would a spokesperson for the band say
Why not? Keith isn't 40-50 anymore, the Keith who played anywhere is gone, he's 82, lives in the US and maybe he just doesn't want to live in hotel rooms for 3-4 months anymore, it was a miracle that he went to London for 5 weeks this year to finish the album.
Another laughable thing is people wanting names, quotes, official statements... it seems like some people were born today and want the names of everyone involved when this industry operates with off-the-record sources.
Agreed 100%. Way overreacting. Time will tell.
Bob Dylan too
Mick doesn't just want to stand behind a keyboard without interacting with the audience, he wants to dance, run, jump, what people expect from a Stones show
The date that the article mentioned was June 16, not June 18.
This is a picture from October. He and the Mrs. look pretty good and happy to me. Maybe that's why he wants to stay home?
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Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
The Worst.
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Date: December 15, 2025 19:33
I can see them doing something to promote the new album, like The Racket show, but not a full tour. If this truly is the end of them touring, I still think we’ll see them do solo/guest appearances from time to time. Especially Ronnie. During their hibernation period 2007-2012, I got to see so many unique gigs like Ron Wood and Mick Taylor (+ Dick Taylor) at 100 Club, Boogie for Stu with Ronnie, Charlie, Bill and MT at Ambassador’s Theatre, ABCD of Boogie-woogie with Charlie, Ronnie in my hometown with Slash etc. Great memories! I would be more than happy to see another club show with Ronnie ++ (and why not with Mick as a guest vocalist, as happened at Theatre Royal Drury Lane some years ago). Ronnie will most likely do some gigs in London, Keith will pop up from time to time in the US (as he recently did at the Soho sessions). It’s about being at the right place at the right time if you want to see them live again, but unfortunately it’s most likely going to be separately and not together.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
slewan
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Date: December 15, 2025 19:43
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My feeling is that there will be no more tours. They ditched 3 planned tours in the last 3 years. My feeling is they'll release the new album as planned in spring and focus on promoting the new album, selling merchandise, vault releases and more. I doubt there will be one off shows. They never did such things beside the Racket show. The only small chance I see when they really want to play again is something like 4 shows in one place, maybe the O2 in London. If that will happen later this year they might even shift the album release a bit. But who knows...
What about the 2012 concerts (O2 x 2, Berkeley Center x 1, Prudential Center x 2) ? Are they not a handful of one-off gigs? Or are they a mini-tour? Mini-tour is still a tour.
Also I see the two Hyde Park appearances 2013 are one-off shows although they are technically part of the British Summer Time festival.
the shows in 2012 (incl. the two Paris club shows) were a kind of warm-up for the years to come.
Hydepark and Glastonbury in 2013 were an encore to the North America tour (which ended just five days before Glastonbury) and a good opportunity to cash in big (they played to more people at those 3 UK shows than on the whole North American tour!)
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
paulywaul
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Date: December 15, 2025 19:47
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hockenheim95
My feeling is that there will be no more tours. They ditched 3 planned tours in the last 3 years. My feeling is they'll release the new album as planned in spring and focus on promoting the new album, selling merchandise, vault releases and more. I doubt there will be one off shows. They never did such things beside the Racket show. The only small chance I see when they really want to play again is something like 4 shows in one place, maybe the O2 in London. If that will happen later this year they might even shift the album release a bit. But who knows...
I agree. I think that whatever is going on (so to say), it just signifies that the Rolling Stones have declared themselves done with touring.
I'm not prepared to fully discount the possibility of a one-off somewhere or other, mainly because they've supposedly got this new album coming out. But touring ? Nah, don't think so. I think they've drawn a definitive line under that. At least this is how I see it.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
NilsHolgersson
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Date: December 15, 2025 20:00
I'm almost certain that Mick has some fun things up his sleeve, he's always working on new projects even though he can't or doesn't want to tour with the Stones anymore. He won't suddenly do nothing anymore.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
caschimann
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Date: December 15, 2025 20:03
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vibrolux
Limited information naturally leads to speculation. There is so much passion around this band. But a few things are certain: 1) They were well down the path of setting up a Europe/UK tour. 2) For some reason the pulled the plug even though there were in the process of putting together the details. 3) Whatever the underlying reason is, for now at least only the inner circle knows. 4) And of course most obviously, they're into their 80s now and even if the underlying reason is a health concern, eventually the stamina and energy to put on a Rolling Stones show just isn't there any more.
What we know for almost certain: They won't tour in 2026. The intent was to do Europe/UK and they do outdoor show, they won't do this in November/December.
What we'll speculate on: It's not hard to imagine that touring in the conventional sense may be over. Residencies at arena level venues (O2, Madison Sq Garden etc.) could be possible with a narrower stage, less travel, etc. But that could still be too much a grind at this point. And even a 90 minute show takes a ton of energy. One off shows could happen, but it doesn't seem to make sense to do the rehearsals necessary to get it dialed in. I suppose one off shows of pure warhorses that would require minimal rehearsal or no rehearsal could happen, but why would they do this? They can't wait decades like Led Zeppelin. It's obvious that Keith and Ronnie like getting up on stage and stepping in for guest spots. And I suspect they'll continue to do this. But a Rolling Stones show is a very different thing.
I know there's nothing new in what I said. It's just a recap of what many of us are thinking. And like all of us, if this is it, I'm immensely grateful for my 55 year journey, going back to 1969 seeing the band so many times. So many great memories. Too many to count, but if you're still reading this, I'll share one more. I love the song Monkey Man. Show after show, year after year, tour after tour, I never got it live. Sometimes I missed it by one show. I've seen about 12 shows on LDs. I had been pretty lucky. I almost always got really good lower bowl seats. But never the pit. Last year, in L.A. when I got to the window, it finally happened. There they were: PitB. I had crossed my fingers for the song vote. But it wasn't there. We did get Heartbreaker which was my choice. And then, for the eighth song, on came the green lights and the piano intro. And I just screamed. It must have been pretty loud because people near near me turned and looked. One guy asked me what that was about. I told him that I had been waiting 50 year to hear this one played live.
So if this is it, I'm so glad that I can say my Rolling Stones concert journey is complete. And if this is it, I want to add a special thanks to Bjornulf and all of you for making my journey even more exciting and joyful.
Great text.Word by word I agree. I can feel you Vibro-Monkey Man-lux.Your journey is complete. And so is mine. Couldn't be a happier Stones fan as I am.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Woz
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Date: December 15, 2025 20:42
Bummer
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Kurt
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Date: December 15, 2025 22:00
I'm anxious to see pictures of Mick, Keith and Ronnie showing up at various high-profile events with their families and surrounded by their friends.
Perhaps they occasionally sit in with a band or dance and jam at a charity event.
May they always look healthy, happy and cool as hell.
Enjoying the limelight sporadically, and relaxing with their families continually, is just what they all deserve.
Perhaps they occasionally sit in with a band or dance and jam at a charity event.
May they always look healthy, happy and cool as hell.
Enjoying the limelight sporadically, and relaxing with their families continually, is just what they all deserve.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Witness
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Date: December 15, 2025 22:12
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stargroover
Another studio album after HD part 2
South America or Asia/Auz/NZ concerts
Somewhat in the vein of the first sentence:
If the Stones, out of reasons that I do not know, will not or cannot do whole tours, I see recording of further studio albums as one possibility for them to pursue.
But what would they obtain by that? My answer: They can add to how the history of popular music in the future will understand their career. In that respect, it may be relevant to acknowledge that albums from this long moment are incomparable from earlier phases of their career. The recent studio album, the alleged finished album and a possible third album(?) need to be judged apart.
This area of activity remains accessible for them.
With my roots as listener from 1964, although I first attended a concert with them years later, in 1970 - for me personally to receive a studio album from the Stones have been a larger event than attending a concert of theirs, probably since the 1990s. Before it was more on the same level. The later case, due to their increasingly backward oriented setlists. Not meaning that I would not have wanted to go to one concert more. One or two concerts of a tour have often been enough for me, whereas in the 1970s and for many years I could not afford more.
I am thankful to have had their music as a major joy of my life!
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
phd27
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Date: December 15, 2025 22:57
When it’s over, it’s over. The stamina is gone. So nothing is to be expected musically from the band, in my opinion. I suppose Ron will reunite with Rod Stewart for a farewell tour sort of, Keith will perform live in theaters in the East Coast with Steve Jordan playing his Berry and blues riffs. The enigma is to me Mick. I noticed that just before entering the theater for the HD promo show, he had issues walking. So the best I could wish him is to go thru his eighties gracefully.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
20kGrandmas
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Date: December 16, 2025 00:06
As I prepare to see 90 year old Buddy Guy twice next month in Chicago - I’m going to sit here and refuse to believe the Stones are “done touring”. Playing live is something that never leaves a musician and we’re talking about the best band to ever do it, the feeling will creep up and if healthy they will have to do something. All that was cancelled was a 2026 Europe tour.
Last thing giving me hope is an album, with an album on the way nothing is ever over. If that album is greatly received then that’s just going to add more fuel to the fire. Staying hopeful, because honestly it’s just more fun to hope.
Last thing giving me hope is an album, with an album on the way nothing is ever over. If that album is greatly received then that’s just going to add more fuel to the fire. Staying hopeful, because honestly it’s just more fun to hope.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
bam
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Date: December 16, 2025 00:31
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20kGrandmas
As I prepare to see 90 year old Buddy Guy twice next month in Chicago - I’m going to sit here and refuse to believe the Stones are “done touring”. Playing live is something that never leaves a musician and we’re talking about the best band to ever do it, the feeling will creep up and if healthy they will have to do something. All that was cancelled was a 2026 Europe tour.
I always hoped that they’d do some sit down gigs in theaters or arenas in their old age, with Mick playing harp, like proper blues men. But I’ve always been afraid that Mick’s ego wouldn’t let them do that - that he’d always want an old-time full Rolling Stones show, or nothing.
I still have that hope - but I don’t expect to see it happen.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
GasLightStreet
()
Date: December 16, 2025 01:25
Wow.
That's two years in a row.
Well, they are probably the most expensive artists, or band, to insure. With EU already having a very busy tour schedule from a lot of artists perhaps it didn't add up enough since they are all about the money, and in EU they make way less money than in NA touring.
Maybe the guarantee is too expensive vs the insurance.
I don't buy the 'Keith doesn't want to tour for months' crap. 14 shows in 3 months with an average of 4 days between shows is too much? That's ridiculous.
It's starting to seem like it's because of their age ie investments etc. It's just down to 2 originals that are 82+ years old as of the new album being released.
Maybe it is too much.
They are humans.
That's two years in a row.
Well, they are probably the most expensive artists, or band, to insure. With EU already having a very busy tour schedule from a lot of artists perhaps it didn't add up enough since they are all about the money, and in EU they make way less money than in NA touring.
Maybe the guarantee is too expensive vs the insurance.
I don't buy the 'Keith doesn't want to tour for months' crap. 14 shows in 3 months with an average of 4 days between shows is too much? That's ridiculous.
It's starting to seem like it's because of their age ie investments etc. It's just down to 2 originals that are 82+ years old as of the new album being released.
Maybe it is too much.
They are humans.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
MAF
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Date: December 16, 2025 01:30
By the way: Anything in the media that the tour is off?
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
felipe1993
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Date: December 16, 2025 01:46
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
doitywoik
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Date: December 16, 2025 01:57
Maybe they want to be sure and are waiting for some more data after all the hype they were building up in the past few months.
Three days ago (Dec 13) oe24.at still ran the headline "Rolling Stones are planning CD, Tour and Vienna concert" (Rolling Stones planen CD, Tour und Wien-Konzert), mentioning June 18 as a date reserved for the show and saying the tour is not yet officially announced because of the high costs that would come with a cancellation (referencing iorr.org):
[www.oe24.at]
Three days ago (Dec 13) oe24.at still ran the headline "Rolling Stones are planning CD, Tour and Vienna concert" (Rolling Stones planen CD, Tour und Wien-Konzert), mentioning June 18 as a date reserved for the show and saying the tour is not yet officially announced because of the high costs that would come with a cancellation (referencing iorr.org):
[www.oe24.at]
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
sbalde
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Date: December 16, 2025 02:05
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felipe1993Quote
MAF
By the way: Anything in the media that the tour is off?
[www.thesun.co.uk]
[www.mirror.co.uk]
So according to this, if it's to be believed, Keith called it off.
Both sources quote an unnamed spokesperson, "The band were looking to tour earlier this year but couldn’t make it work either. It’s hard for their fans, but The Stones will get back onstage when they’re good and ready."
I guess that could be taken as a dose of optimism? Of course these are tabloid news, so take everything with a grain of salt. All we know for sure is no 2026 tour.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
doitywoik
()
Date: December 16, 2025 02:15
Anyone know who the music critic referred to by Sun and Mirror is according to whom Keith is the culprit?
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
GasLightStreet
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Date: December 16, 2025 03:09
Quote
doitywoik
Maybe they want to be sure and are waiting for some more data after all the hype they were building up in the past few months.
Three days ago (Dec 13) oe24.at still ran the headline "Rolling Stones are planning CD, Tour and Vienna concert" (Rolling Stones planen CD, Tour und Wien-Konzert), mentioning June 18 as a date reserved for the show and saying the tour is not yet officially announced because of the high costs that would come with a cancellation (referencing iorr.org):
[www.oe24.at]
It's very likely you will read, eventually, that the Stones never said anything, that the hype "they" were "building up" was everyone/anyone but The Rolling Stones.
History is the truth: when the Stones say something THEY say it, no one else. I don't mean 'we'd like to' etc.
As in fact: it's happening.
That hasn't happened for this year and now, apparently, so far, 2026. In the mean time Mick and Keith will have aged considerably.
Maybe "it" is over. Maybe The Rolling Stones never tour again.
Maybe the 2026 album is the last album.
It would probably be a relief for them. They don't need money, they have it. As much as their touring is about the money, with the music being second, they don't need "the" money. They're fine.
Even Ronnie.
Well, hopefully.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
ProfessorWolf
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Date: December 16, 2025 03:18
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sbaldeQuote
felipe1993Quote
MAF
By the way: Anything in the media that the tour is off?
[www.thesun.co.uk]
[www.mirror.co.uk]
So according to this, if it's to be believed, Keith called it off.
Both sources quote an unnamed spokesperson, "The band were looking to tour earlier this year but couldn’t make it work either. It’s hard for their fans, but The Stones will get back onstage when they’re good and ready."
I guess that could be taken as a dose of optimism? Of course these are tabloid news, so take everything with a grain of salt. All we know for sure is no 2026 tour.
if that is a real quote from a real spokesperson for the band then it sure makes it sound a lot less apocalyptic then what's been posted around here the last few days
then again what else would a spokesperson for the band say
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
stargroover
()
Date: December 16, 2025 03:35
It’s pretty clear there has been a massive over reaction to the tour not happening.Almost obituary type tributes.I understand it’s a way of fans expressing their disappointment.I doubt very much that it’s Keith who didn’t want to tour.It would have been more credible if the Stones spokesperson were named.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
mosthigh
()
Date: December 16, 2025 03:44
Hard to believe Mick's ego would let McCartney be the last man standing.
They seem to have a 'play 'til you drop' attitude, but I guess that doesn't mean constant touring.
They seem to have a 'play 'til you drop' attitude, but I guess that doesn't mean constant touring.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
georgelicks
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Date: December 16, 2025 03:52
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stargroover
It’s pretty clear there has been a massive over reaction to the tour not happening.Almost obituary type tributes.I understand it’s a way of fans expressing their disappointment.I doubt very much that it’s Keith who didn’t want to tour.It would have been more credible if the Stones spokesperson were named.
Why not? Keith isn't 40-50 anymore, the Keith who played anywhere is gone, he's 82, lives in the US and maybe he just doesn't want to live in hotel rooms for 3-4 months anymore, it was a miracle that he went to London for 5 weeks this year to finish the album.
Another laughable thing is people wanting names, quotes, official statements... it seems like some people were born today and want the names of everyone involved when this industry operates with off-the-record sources.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
RisingStone
()
Date: December 16, 2025 04:01
Quote
stargroover
It’s pretty clear there has been a massive over reaction to the tour not happening.Almost obituary type tributes.I understand it’s a way of fans expressing their disappointment.
Agreed 100%. Way overreacting. Time will tell.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Javadave
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Date: December 16, 2025 04:09
Someone call up Willie Nelson and ask him to give the youngsters a pep talk.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
HollywoodStone
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Date: December 16, 2025 06:12
Quote
Javadave
Someone call up Willie Nelson and ask him to give the youngsters a pep talk.
Bob Dylan too
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
69firebird
()
Date: December 16, 2025 07:12
I find it hard to believe that if the Rolling Stones truly have an album done, would release it without a tour. They haven't done that in 40 years since Dirty Work.I'm talking about an album of songs that they wrote. Back then they were at each other's throats plus Charlie's heroin problem. It wouldn't make sense to put out an album without some kind of tour or mini tour. The general public interest unfortunately for a Rolling Stones album without a tour has dropped. They could play a few nights at an LA arena, and a few nights at a New York arena which is close to Keith's house.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
NilsHolgersson
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Date: December 16, 2025 07:17
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HollywoodStoneQuote
Javadave
Someone call up Willie Nelson and ask him to give the youngsters a pep talk.
Bob Dylan too
Mick doesn't just want to stand behind a keyboard without interacting with the audience, he wants to dance, run, jump, what people expect from a Stones show
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
Topi
()
Date: December 16, 2025 08:05
Quote
doitywoik
Maybe they want to be sure and are waiting for some more data after all the hype they were building up in the past few months.
Three days ago (Dec 13) oe24.at still ran the headline "Rolling Stones are planning CD, Tour and Vienna concert" (Rolling Stones planen CD, Tour und Wien-Konzert), mentioning June 18 as a date reserved for the show and saying the tour is not yet officially announced because of the high costs that would come with a cancellation (referencing iorr.org):
[www.oe24.at]
The date that the article mentioned was June 16, not June 18.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
ifucantrockme
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Date: December 16, 2025 08:45
Seriously, I believe that Keith doesn't want to do it. He looks like warmed over death.
Re: The Rolling Stones European Tour 2026 is off - What is next?
Posted by:
drbryant
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Date: December 16, 2025 09:13
Quote
ifucantrockme
Seriously, I believe that Keith doesn't want to do it. He looks like warmed over death.
This is a picture from October. He and the Mrs. look pretty good and happy to me. Maybe that's why he wants to stay home?
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