“I’m ready”: Mick Jagger could actually imagine touring again next year.
Mick Jagger has given fans new hopes for more Rolling Stones concerts. In a recent interview, the singer stated that he would like to tour with the band again. No performances are planned for this year, but shows could take place again in 2027.
What would speak for a tour plan: The new record “Foreign Tongues”, which will be released on July 10th. This successor to “Hackney Diamonds”, which was the group’s first studio album with its own material in almost two decades in 2023, ultimately also wants to be extensively promoted live.
“I really want this”
When asked whether the Stones were specifically planning further tour dates, Jagger replied on the US broadcaster TODAY’s “Sunday Sitdown” program: “I would like to do that. I really want that – and I’m ready.”
He then added: “I don’t think we will play concerts this year, but hopefully next year.”
The virtually canceled European tour caused disappointment
The Rolling Stones last appeared on stage in the USA in 2024 with their “Hackney Diamonds Tour”. The concert series included 20 dates and, according to industry figures, sold almost a million tickets.
Afterwards, reports began circulating about a possible stadium tour of the UK and Europe. Nothing was ever said officially about it. These plans were reportedly ultimately scrapped because Keith Richards was unable to commit to the proposed dates. But the same applies to this: rumor mill. There are no statements from the Stones in this regard.
Nevertheless, several band members had recently indicated that further gigs were fundamentally not ruled out. Richards himself already said that new show dates would be possible at a later date.
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New album with Paul McCartney and Robert Smith
With “Foreign Tongues”, the Rolling Stones will release their 25th studio album in a few weeks. The 14 songs feature Paul McCartney, The Cure singer Robert Smith and Steve Winwood, among others. Recordings by drummer Charlie Watts, who died in 2021, are also said to be present on the work.
Regarding the musical direction, Jagger said he hoped the record would be perceived as a “classic Stones album.” At the same time, the material is varied enough to appeal to different listeners.
The songs “Rough And Twisted” and “In The Stars” were released in advance. The album also includes a reinterpretation of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good”.
Surprise appearance in Oxford
Aside from the album release, Jagger recently also attracted attention in England. In Oxford, the singer appeared unannounced with students in a pub and played an impromptu set in front of the guests.