These guys wont stop till they drop.Quote:
The Rolling Stones have announced details of a new world tour, which is due to kick off at Boston’s Fenway Park on August 21. The band have already confirmed 35 dates in the US and Canada and then plan to tour Mexico, South America, the Far East and finally Europe in the summer of 2006, reports NME.
The veteran rockers also surprised both fans and the world’s media on May 10, when they played a surprise gig at the launch of the global trek. As hundreds gathered at New York's Juilliard School of Music for the announcement of the tour, the opening notes of "Start Me Up" could be heard, before a giant banner featuring the Stones’ infamous "tongue" logo dropped to reveal the band.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood played three songs for the crowd, which included new track "Oh No Not You Again" and the classic "Brown Sugar".
The tour’s promoter Michael Cohl said: "The band is redefining the concert experience—there is nothing even comparable to the thrill of being onstage with The Rolling Stones and seeing a stadium show from the band’s perspective. For fans this will be the greatest tour yet."
Tickets for the first round of U.S. dates will go on sale on Saturday (ticket prices will start at around $100, up approximately ten percent from the band's last outing). The Stones hold the record for the two most well-attended North American tours of all time.
In addition, every ticket sold for the tour will also include a free Virtual Ticket membership in the band’s fanclub at Rollingstones.com. Users will be able to access video and audio streams from rehearsals and preparations, downloads, set lists and news.
The Rolling Stones are currently working on their new studio album, which is expected for release through Virgin Records in conjunction with the tour.
The Rolling Stones North American tour dates:
08/21 - Boston, Fenway Park
08/26 - Hartford, CT, Rentschler Stadium
08/28 - Ottawa, Canada, Frank Clair Stadium
08/31 - Detroit, Comerica Park
09/03 - Moncton, Canada, Magnetic Hill
09/06 - Minneapolis, Xcel Energy Center
09/10 - Chicago, Soldier Field
09/15 - East Rutherford, NJ, Giants Stadium
09/24 - Columbus, OH, Nationwide Arena
09/26 - Toronto, Rogers Centre
09/28 - Pittsburgh, PNC Park
10/01 - Hershey, PA, Hersheypark Stadium
10/03 - Washington, DC, MCI Center
10/06 - Charlottesville, VA, Scott Stadium
10/10 - Philadelphia, Wachovia Center
10/15 - Atlanta, Philips Arena
10/17 - Miami, American Airlines Arena
10/19 - Tampa, FL, St. Pete Times Forum
10/21 - Charlotte, NC, Charlotte New Arena
10/28 - Calgary, Canada, Pengrowth Saddledome
10/30 - Seattle, Key Arena
11/01 - Portland, OR, Rose Garden
11/04 - Anaheim, CA, Angel Stadium of Anaheim
11/11 - San Diego, Petco Park
11/13 - San Francisco, SBC Park
11/20 - Fresno, CA, Save Mart Center
11/22 - Salt Lake City, Delta Center
11/24 - Denver, Pepsi Center
11/27 - Phoenix, Glendale Arena
11/29 - Dallas, American Airlines Center
