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Mick Jagger performing during the Rolling Stones’ 2017 European tour.
Mick Jagger performing during the Rolling Stones’ 2017 European tour. Photograph: Michel Euler/AP
Mick Jagger performing during the Rolling Stones’ 2017 European tour. Photograph: Michel Euler/AP

The Rolling Stones postpone tour due to Mick Jagger's health

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Singer ‘devastated’ but expects to make full recovery and tells fans to keep tickets

Sir Mick Jagger has said he is “devastated” to let down fans after the Rolling Stones announced they were postponing a tour of the US and Canada while the frontman seeks medical treatment.

The singer, 75, has been told by doctors that he cannot go on tour at the moment but has been advised that he is expected to make a full recovery. No further details of his condition were given.

A statement from the group said: “Unfortunately today the Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming US/Canada tour dates – we apologise for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold on to these existing tickets, as they will be valid for rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly.

“Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment.

“The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible.”

Jagger wrote on Twitter: “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.”

The band were due to kick off the US and Canada leg of their No Filter tour at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on 20 April , finishing at the Burl’s Creek Even Grounds in Ontario, Canada, on 29 June.

Tour promoters AEG Presents and Concerts West have advised ticketholders to hold on to their existing tickets because will be valid for the rescheduled dates.

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