Mick Jagger apologized on his Twitter account for having to cancel the concert on “such short notice”, and promised to decide on a new date as soon as possible.
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Rock star Mick Jagger has tested positive for Covid-19 aged 78, leading to the cancellation of the Rolling Stones concert scheduled for Monday evening in Amsterdam, organizers and the band have announced, who have promised that a new date will be announced. Tickets purchased will remain valid for the new date.
“Singer Mick Jagger has just been diagnosed with Covid-19 and left the room sick“, announced the organizers on their website.”The show tonight“at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam”is canceled“, they added. Mick Jagger apologized to him on his Twitter account for having to cancel the concert with a “so short notice“, and promised to decide on a new date as soon as possible.
—Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) June 13, 2022
“The safety of the audience, other musicians and the touring crew must be a priority“, the group pointed out, “deeply sorry“, on his Twitter account.
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) June 13, 2022
14 concerts in 10 countries
The Rolling Stones began a European tour at the beginning of June in Madrid celebrating their 60th anniversary, which should in principle end on July 31 after 14 concerts in ten countries. This tour is done without Charlie Watts, historic drummer who died in 2021, replaced by newcomer Steve Jordan. It must in particular lead them to Milan, London, Brussels or Liverpool, where they have not played for 50 years. The Stones’ birth certificate is set by rock critics at their first performance together, in July 1962 at the Marquee in London.
The year 2022 is loaded with symbols for the group. In addition to his 60th birthday, he is also celebrating the 50th birthday of one of his iconic albums, Exile on Main Street.