Jagger suffers injury but not facing major health problem
SIR MICK JAGGER suffered a “physical injury” during tour preparations that caused the Rolling Stones’ North American tour to be cancelled, sources have confirmed.
There was speculation around Sir Mick’s health on Saturday as it was announced that the band had postponed their tour of the US and Canada because he had fallen ill.
In a statement, the band said that doctors had advised Sir Mick, 75, not to tour because he needed to receive medical treatment.
“I really hate letting you down like this,” the singer wrote in a statement to fans which was published on his social media channels on Saturday night. “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.”
Despite panic from fans about the long-term health of the rock star, sources have confirmed to The Daily
Telegraph that Sir Mick is in perfectly good health, but has in fact only injured himself after training for shows.
A source close to Sir Mick, who follows a strict diet and exercise regime, said: “It’s not a mystery illness, it’s a physical injury as a result of his strenuous pre-tour preparations.
“Doctors have told him to take it easy and to concentrate on his recovery. “
In a statement to Rolling Stone magazine, the band’s publicist had said that Sir Mick was “expected to make a complete recovery, so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible”.
However no details were given about his health.
The band’s No Filter world tour officially started in September 2017 with a concert in Hamburg, Germany.
The tour will be postponed for around a month and the promoters AEG Presents/concerts West told fans that their tickets will still be valid at the rescheduled concerts.
Sir Mick’s bandmates were quick to show their support for the singer. Keith Richards, 75, tweeted: “A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon.”
The guitarist Ronnie Wood, 71, added: “Here’s to Mick – thanks for your supportive messages it means to much to us.”