STONES POSTPONE TOUR DUE TO JAGGER HEART SURGERY (UPDATE)
Now we know what’s troubling Mick Jagger. The 75-year-old Rolling Stones frontman will undergo heart-valve-replacement surgery this week in New York, according to an item in The Drudge Report cheekily headlined “Jagger Heart of Stone.” The issue reportedly came to light during a routine medical scan.
Drudge’s sources say Jagger is expected to make a full recovery and should be back on stage by summer. The procedure has a 95% success rate, and Sir Mick is in “extraordinary physical condition.”
The Stones postponed their upcoming North American tour following the diagnosis.
"Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment," read a 3/30 statement from the band, which can be seen in full below, along with comments from fellow band members.
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 30, 2019
I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets. I really hate letting you down like this.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 30, 2019
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.
A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon. Mick, we are always there for you!
— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 30, 2019
We’ll miss you over the next few weeks, but we’re looking forward to seeing you all again very soon. Here’s to Mick 💪 ~ thanks for your supportive messages it means so much to us 🎸🎶🎤 🎸🎶 @RollingStones
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 30, 2019
