31 Mar 2019

The Rolling Stones put their tour on hold as Mick Jagger receives medical treatment

New York — The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour so Mick Jagger can receive medical treatment.

The band announced on Saturday that Jagger was told by doctors "he cannot go on tour at this time." The band added that Jagger "is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible."

No more details about 75-year-old Jagger's condition were provided.

The Stones' No Filter Tour was expected to start on 20 April in Miami. Tour promoters AEG Presents and Concerts West advised ticketholders to hold on to their existing tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.

SEE THE FULL STATEMENT HERE:

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— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 30, 2019

"I really hate letting you down like this," Jagger tweeted on Saturday. "I'm devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can."

SEE THE TWEET HERE:

I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets. I really hate letting you down like this.
I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 30, 2019

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