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Rolling Stones Reportedly Planning 50th Anniversary Tour

Stephen Lovekin

Rolling Stones devotees can expect the revered band to tour again, according to drummer Charlie Watts. The 69-year-old kit man confirmed that the group will likely start things up again in 2011.

"We're discussing it at the moment," Watts told Le Parisien (according to Gibson). "We said that if we do something, it will be next year or the year after."

"We've reached an age where you can't look too far into the future," added the drummer, who turns 70 next year. The band's remaining co-founders, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, will hit that milestone in 2013. Guitarist Ron Wood, who has been with the band since 1975, is the baby of the band at 63 years old.

In July, reports cited an unnamed source close to the band as saying that the Stones were in talks with concert promoter Live Nation to launch a massive farewell stadium tour that would run into 2012, the 50th anniversary of the band. But don't expect tickets to come cheap -- in 2005, the band launched its two-year, 144-date "A Bigger Bang" tour, which became the highest grossing concert trek of all time.

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Lil

Mick is in better shape than most and he can prance in front of the stage any day and I'd go. They're still fantastic, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with being into their music. I say Pink Floyd twice, their last go round. My daughter got us 5th row VIP seating and we absolutely loved the performance. I don't listen to radios-too much canned presentations. I listen to cd's or youtube when I want the music. Yes, there is nothing like the Rolling Stones in the circus, or at Altamont or sitting on the stage with a rose singing Angie, or the playing of the unfretted bass in (um) lady jane. But memories thrive again when watching them now. There is an interview with Mick back stage at a concert when he was in his 20's and he was asked if he could see himself doing the same thing when he was in his 60's. If you have a vision that you can, I guess it makes it so, look at them, they're still together and up there.

September 11 2010 at 1:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Andy

I saw the Stones at the Skydome in Toronto during their last tour. They still ROCK, and the 50,000 plus people in attendace loved every minute.

But...BRUCE is still "THE BOSS!"

September 09 2010 at 7:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nelda

I hope they come to Vancouver,Canada. This 65 year old gram would love to see them. The Rolling Stones rock.

September 08 2010 at 4:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cheryl

saw a great benefit show in toronto with the stones. all day included RUSH, A/C D/C, and lots of others

September 08 2010 at 2:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Dave

Damn, Cheryl! Dat must have been one fantastic show. If only The Beatles, The Who, Muse, & any band W/Jack White in it were there. Jeez, I'm a little jealous :). Rush rules, hope you got to see'em this summer!

September 08 2010 at 4:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dhuntingto

Why so expensive? Have they not enough money already? Paul McCartney is a billionaire. I can't imagine the Stones being that far behind seeing as they have a more successful concert history. How about a few benefit concerts instead?

September 08 2010 at 1:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cheryl

we have planned many vacations around where we wanted to go that the stones were playing and they are as great now (even better) as they ever were. as to the caliber of the beatles, if you choose to put them in the category of rock and roll (easy listening) then they and everyone else will forever be ranked behind #1 THE ROLLING STONES. if you've never seen them live don't miss this tour. "DON'T STOP"

September 08 2010 at 1:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joe

I agree with Donna.. If you haven't ever seen the Stones..You don't know what you are missing... I think all you jerks who make fun of the old guys are either ignorant or jealous.. The Stones have always been the best band ever. These new bands and lot of older bans have nothing on these boys

September 08 2010 at 1:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
george

I have been to many Stones concerts over the past 40+ years. For the past 10 years or so, I have told my wife I want to see them one last time while they are still alive and touring. I guess from now on and into the future I'll be telling her that I want to see them one more time while Iam ALIVE and able to make it to to the SHOW

September 08 2010 at 12:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jan

I grew up with the Stones in London. They were an awesome band. Not ever in the caliber of the Beatles or some of the other great bands, not particularly musically talented--- but their stage presence was amazing. However, watching men close to 70 prance around on the stage and play mediocre music is a shame. I'd rather remember them in their prime. Like a prize fighter who should hang up his gloves before he gets beaten and embarassed in the ring...the Stones should retire and let us remember them as they were.

September 08 2010 at 12:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Paul

Right on, on all of the above ! We folks and our ol men n ol Ladies helped too.
Lest we forget about the fab Four!!! Come on now? They complimented us all and The Beatles too. But: Sticky Fingers but gotta wait on a friend. Keith: my mom died from smoking and gramma out lived her br 10 years....Seven more Days...thanks Ronny. Charlie dear brother, when will you vring your band to Windsor Ontario, Canada, across the crik from The Motor City Detroit Michigan...eh!!!? THis will be the last time........but the first for me! Thankyou my brother. Long Live The Rolling Stones. Please come for a stay.You too Mr.Jagger.

September 09 2010 at 2:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eric Sutter

"Tumbling Dice" says it all!

September 08 2010 at 12:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply