Mick Jagger Sparks Worry with Shocking Announcement

Mick Jagger is ready to hit the road again — but some insiders fear the Rolling Stones legend may be pushing his bandmates too far.

The 82-year-old rock icon has sparked fresh speculation that the Rolling Stones could launch another major tour in 2027 after dropping a major hint during a new interview.

Appearing on Today’s Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist, Jagger made it clear he is not ready to hang up the microphone just yet.

“I’d love to. I really want to. And, I’m ready to go,” Jagger said when asked about the possibility of more live shows.

He added: “I don’t think we’re gonna do shows this year, but hopefully we’ll do shows next year.”

The comment immediately sent Stones fans into a frenzy. But behind the scenes, sources claim not everyone is celebrating.

According to one insider close to the band, there are growing concerns that another grueling global tour could be too much for Jagger’s longtime bandmates Keith Richards, 82, and Ronnie Wood, 79.

“Mick remains incredibly driven and physically disciplined, but there are genuine worries about whether everyone else can keep up with the demands of another major tour,” the source said.

The insider claimed the worry is especially serious because Jagger still approaches touring like an elite athlete, while Richards and Wood are not believed to be in the same physical shape.

“Keith and Ronnie simply aren’t operating at the same level of fitness,” the source added. “There are fears that getting back on the road could literally kill them.”

Jagger has long been famous for his tireless stage presence. Even in his 80s, he still dances, struts and commands the stage with the energy of a man decades younger.

But insiders say that kind of pace could create a major problem if the Rolling Stones commit to a long tour schedule.

“Mick trains constantly and treats touring like a sport,” the source said. “He stretches, works out and even takes ballet lessons to stay trim. But at their ages, a lengthy global tour could be punishing.”

The insider added that there are particular concerns about Richards, who has dealt with arthritis and other age-related health issues.

“Some people around them fear the schedule could be far too much for Keith, who is riddled with arthritis, and Ronnie,” the source said.

Still, Richards himself has not ruled anything out.

In a recent interview, the guitarist suggested the band would look at its options once the promotion for its upcoming album is finished.

“I mean, we can talk next year. Possibly,” Richards said.

He added: “At the moment, we’re just sort of saying we finished the record, let’s do this. And so we’re basically considering what to do after, you know, pretty soon. But I don’t think… not this year, anyway.”

The Rolling Stones are preparing for the release of Foreign Tongues, due July 10. The new album comes after the success of 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, which earned the band a Grammy and proved the rock legends still have plenty of fire left.

The upcoming record features 14 tracks and includes big-name collaborations with Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Chad Smith.

At a launch event in Brooklyn, Jagger said the band worked quickly and with purpose.

“We had 14 great tracks, and we went as fast as we could,” he said.

Richards sounded more reflective about the experience.

“It was a month of concentrated punch,” he said. “To me, it’s all about the enjoyment of it. I’m blessed to be able to do this and long may it last.”

The Stones first formed in London in 1962. More than six decades later, they remain one of the most famous and enduring rock bands in the world.

But while fans would undoubtedly rush to buy tickets for another tour, the band’s age has become impossible to ignore.

Jagger has admitted that staying in performance shape at 82 takes serious work.

“Well, that’s just being fit,” he previously said. “You have to work at that, whatever age you are, and if you’re my age, you have to really work at it.”

He added: “You don’t get around as good. You have to really work at it.”

The rock legend also admitted he cannot do everything he did in his younger years.

“Of course, I can’t do the things I did when I was 21,” Jagger said. “But I can do other things.”

For now, no official tour dates have been announced. But Jagger’s latest comments have made one thing clear: he is still hungry for the stage.

The big question is whether the rest of the Rolling Stones can survive the ride.

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