Will the Rolling Stones continue touring?
Do the Rolling Stones still have the stamina to tour? This is the question that came to light by Ultimate Classic Rockand which has also haunted the band’s fans for decades, especially after the death of the iconic drummer Charlie Watts.
In 1995, the year of the tour Voodoo Lounge, Mick Jagger already showed confidence in the band’s future. In an interview with the magazine Rolling Stone he said that:
The band still ‘sounds’ great, and it’s not much different than it used to be. So if you all liked me back then, you’ll probably like this now.”
How long should the band continue to perform?
In 2024, the band continues to fill stadiums with their North American tour Hackney Diamondsbut the big question remains: what comes next?
The answer, for now, only the members can say. At over 75 years old each, they prove that rock has no age.
One of the crucial points for the future of touring is the drums. Since the death of Charlie Watts in 2021, Steve Jordan took on the responsibility of replacing him masterfully. Jordan assumes the position throughout the tour Hackney Diamonds.
What do the band members think?
At 81 years old, Mick Jagger boasts energy with the same vitality as always. In interviews, he has always been open about his desire to continue performing:
I’ve been asked that question since I was 31,” Jagger told the magazine. Rolling Stone in 2021, asked about the No Filter tour.
“And the answer is the same. I don’t know. I mean, anything can happen. You know, if things are good next year and everyone is feeling good about the tour, I’m sure we’ll do shows.”
And indeed, the band remained on the road in 2022 and 2024.
Keith Richardsin turn, has also commented on the subject in an interview conducted for The Guardian in 2023:
Of course it’s going to end at some point, but everyone is in good shape. There’s no rush. We’re having a lot of fun doing it. And that’s what we do. When I say, ‘I can’t do this anymore,’ the guitar shows me that there’s another way to do it.”
Even though he admits that age and arthritis in his hands have affected his guitar playing style, Richards has demonstrated adaptability:
When I think, ‘I can’t do this anymore,’ the guitar shows me that there is another way to do things. Music is always a challenge,” he told NME in 2022. “But that’s what makes it so interesting.”
Ronnie Woodon the other hand, took a new approach to touring:
I like to drink green juices and do light exercises with my personal trainer, just to keep the circulation going, which is essential as we age,” he told The Sun in April. “There are always lots of parties on the road, but I also like to have my downtime.”
Source: Rollingstone
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