What should the band do now?

Charlie has passed away and the future of the Rolling Stones is now uncertain, as Brian has said once almost with the same words.

Charlie himself suggested Steve Jordan as his replacement or the US tour and until he could take the drummer’s place in the band again. The official announcement read that he is “working hard to get fully fit” and “After all the fans suffering caused by COVID I really do not want the many fans who have been holding tickets for this Tour to be disappointed by another postponement or cancellation.” Here’s the official tweet:

What will happen next? What will be the decision of Mick, Keith and Ronnie? There will be some official statement, soon, but what do you think?

Many fans say “No Charlie, no Stones” and both Keith and Mick have said, that without him, the band is no longer the same. so what should they do??

1. Call it quits – no tour anymore!
2. Do the US Tour with Steve Jordan and then resign.
3. Do the US Tour and tour Europe next year in celebration of their 60th anniversary and the possibly then finished new album.

In my humble opinion, they should do both tours if possible and maybe quit thereafter. Why? I for one think, that nothing stays the same over any period of time. So after Brian, Mick Taylor, Stu, Bill Wyman, Bobby Keys and now Charlie left the band in one way or another, the band did and should play on for these months and next year, or even as long as they can. The Stones with Steve on drums (and Daryl Jones on bass) is just fine with me. They will sound slightly different, that’s for sure, but that is just natural. They played better and less better gigs even with Charlie before. And being the musicians they are, I for one hav no problem, should they continue this and next year. I’m convinced, Charlie would want them to do this.
Again, that’s just IMHO …

Pete Townshend greets Charlie farewell

The 40 anniversary edition of Tattoo You is out!

… Available on deluxe LP & CD (featuring the classic album & unheard tracks), limited edition clear vinyl & picture disc (both exclusive to the Stones store), and immersive 4CD & 5LP boxsets. 4CD boxset also includes a limited edition Keith Richards Picture Disc, expansive book charting the history of the album & a very special lenticular version of the classic artwork… dive in.

More on this soon…

Ronnie supported TUSK.ORG by painting lions of the Tusk Lion Trail 2021

Yesterday, August 10, Ronnie (and Sally!) once again supported tuskliontrail.com like he has done since the 90ies. He showed his support as a lifesize lion figure which he painted. Sally, together with Jess Power, showed their painted lion, too.

Tuskliontrail wites:

Prowling through the heart of London past some of the West End’s most iconic cultural landmarks, the City’s pride of 27 life-sized lion sculptures includes a spectacular array of artworks by some of the world’s foremost artists, musicians and comedians.

The press: Nice TV report by itv.com with Ronnie and Sally | metro.co.uk |

Sad news once again: The Jazz Fest is cancelled!

The official announcement reads:

“As a result of the current exponential growth of new COVID cases in New Orleans and the region and the ongoing public health emergency, we must sadly announce that the 2021 edition of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, scheduled to take place October 8–17, 2021, will not occur as planned … We now look forward to next spring, when we will present the festival during its traditional timeframe“

This tour really is a tough one for the Rolling Stones, even before it started. But I really don’t get it: why don’t people get their vaccine and play it save??? In Louisiana  less than 38 percent of the population is vaccinated. WHY? I’m really puzzled.

Sources: nojazzfest.com | billboard.com | rollingstone.com  |

Oh no! Charlie had to be undergo an emergency operation!

That operation however has been fully successful! And that is the most important part.

So get well soon Charlie!

After that operation, Charlie faces ‘several weeks’ of recovery. Thus, he can’t join the band (at least for the first part) of the No Filter US Tour, starting September  26th in St. Louis. 

As a replacement, Steve Jordan has already been booked. He’s known to be a friend of the band and was/is a member of the Expensive Winos. Charlie comments:

“I am working hard to get fully fit but I have today accepted on the advice of the experts that this will take a while. After all the disappointment with delays to the tour caused by Covid, I really don’t want the many Stones fans in the States who have been holding tickets to have another postponement or cancellation. I have therefore asked my great friend Steve Jordan to stand in for me.”

The Sun also adds this remarable information:

“The Rolling Stones aim to have him back fighting fit for the band’s big 60th anniversary celebrations in 2022, when they will release their first album of ­original songs in 17 years.“

To me, that sounds like the official confirmation about the next tour – in the EU this time – and the plans for the looooooong awaited new album… 

REHEARSALS will start in a couple of weeks!

Sources/Press: rollingstone.com | dailymail.co.uk | thesun.co.uk |

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