CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Rolling Stones postponed its North American tour so Mick Jagger can undergo "medical treatment."
Frontman Mick Jagger confirmed the news in a tweet.
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.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger)
March 30, 2019 “Mick Jagger has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time as he needs medical treatment,” the band’s publicist said in a press release. “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’s medical condition is not clear but in a tweet, he expressed his apologies to fans in Canada and American who already bought tickets.
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.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger)
March 30, 2019 As a result, 17 concerts are canceled, Rolling Stone magazine reported.
Fans are being asked to hold onto their tickets because they will be valid at the rescheduled shows, tour promoters AEG Presents/Concerts West said.
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