Keith Richards, 82, Suggests The Rolling Stones May Not Tour Again, Saying the Demands of Traveling Have Become Exhausting
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The iconic musician discussed the topic alongside his fellow band members in a recent interview with Uncut.
Keith Richards is opening up about what the future may look like for The Rolling Stones’ touring plans.
In a new interview with Uncut published Friday, June 19, the 82-year-old guitarist spoke alongside bandmates Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood about the possibility that the group may not return to the road, even as they prepare to release their upcoming album Foreign Tongues on July 10.
Richards explained that traditional touring has become more difficult because of the physical demands of constant travel. However, he suggested that the band could explore alternative options, such as performing a limited series of shows at a single location.
He said the group could potentially hold a residency in cities such as London, New York, or Paris, adding that a different style of performance format could still be exciting.
Richards also reflected on his passion for continuing to make music with his longtime bandmates, saying that performing together remains meaningful to him despite his age.
The musician emphasized that being part of a band is something he deeply values, describing the opportunity to keep playing with the group as something he never expected to last this long.
His comments came after Richards previously revealed in May that The Rolling Stones were not planning to tour in 2026. At the time, he said the band was focused on completing their new record and deciding what their next steps would be, while suggesting that a tour would likely not happen that year.
However, Jagger shared a more hopeful outlook during the same interview, saying he would love the opportunity to take the new album on the road and perform live for fans again whenever possible.