9/01/2007

Rolling Stones to quit touring after 45 years

Rolling Stones will not quit the city for good after the game in London O2 Arena on Sunday after 45 years in the music business.
Veteran Rockers believed to be said that their current Bigger Bang Tour will be the last, since plunged Sir Mick Jagger, 64, and guitarist Keith Richards, 63, would be too old to do other things.
The source said : "We said this will be the last round. Embarking on stones world tour takes years of the plan. Mick and Keith will be in the late 60 by the time they are ready to rock again".  Mick, Keith, drummer Charlie Watts, 66, and guitarist Ronnie Wood, 60, end their massive two-year tour this week with three dates at the new O2 Arena, with their final performance on Sunday.
The group was formed in 1962 and has been since the city regularly.
The group has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide over the past five decades, and thousands are sold out show.
Stones have been receiving rave reviews for the latest phase of their stay and Vowed 60000 Slane Castle in Ireland on Saturday.
The strip began in London in 1962 with the original leader Brian Johns, but he was usurped sponsorship partnership singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards.
Jones died in 1969, shortly after leaving the group and was replaced by 20-year-old Mick Taylor.
The band released 55 albums and had 37 top-10 singles. They sold more than 300 million Albums worldwide. Their latest album, Big Bang, was released in 2005 and their world tour continues.

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