As we celebrate the seemingly eternal 82nd birthday of one Keith Richards today 12/18 we post this with a caveat.

by | Dec 18, 2025 | On this day Rock n Roll history, Rock star posts of interest, Rock-Expo event alert, Rolling Stones

At that is the Rollng Stones have cancelled a 2026 European jaunt because of Keith not feelin up to the rigors of a tour. This is ominous because not only is Keith incredibly protective of his staff and crew financially but he also LOVES TO PLAY anywhere anytime and has said so repeatedly. The reasons he cannot fulfill these obligations (still not clear) is most alarming to anyone familiar with how the Stones operate as he enters his 82nd year. Let us hope and pray it represents a temporary health setback as WE KNOW he will be itching to get back on that stage. We always thought he would be like BB KING and play till his nineties but in last few years we have clearly seen age is catching up to our idols. Sigh