The Rolling Stones are sending Australian fans into a frenzy after hinting at an upcoming tour Down Under
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones sent Australian fans into a frenzy this week after posting a video on social media that hinted at an upcoming Australian tour.
Longtime guitarist Ronnie Wood, 76, shared the footage on Instagram, which shows the band’s iconic tongue and lips logo forming over the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Woods remained tight-lipped about officially announcing a tour date, only posting a link to the band’s website.
On the band’s official website, the countdown ends on Wednesday, suggesting that big news will be announced then.
Many of Woods’ Australian fans went into a frenzy over the cryptic video and asked him if he was secretly announcing a new tour.
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones sent Australian fans into a frenzy this week after posting a video on social media that hinted at an upcoming Australian tour. Pictured from left to right: Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
“Wow please come to Australia,” one excited fan wrote, and another added: “Can’t wait to do an Australian tour.”
The Rolling Stones, currently consisting of Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, last performed in Australia in November 2014 as part of their 14th On Fire World Tour.
They most recently toured Europe last year to celebrate their sixtieth anniversary as a band.
Woods remained tight-lipped about officially announcing a tour date, only posting a link to the band’s website
After six decades of touring, the legendary band has perfected their backstage routine and their crew members reveal the behind-the-scenes secrets of life on tour.
Chron Australia can reveal the group still like to mix things up, only deciding on their final setlist less than an hour before they take to the stage.
With a back catalog of over 400 songs, the group maintains their encores of “Gimme Shelter” and “Satisfaction” each night, but regularly swap out other hits throughout the performance.
Woods remained tight-lipped about officially announcing a tour date, only posting a link to a website for her upcoming album, Hackney Diamonds.
Their background singers are even happy to have their say and suggest their favorites for each evening.
The Rolling Stones were formed in London in 1962 and consisted of singer Mick Jagger and musicians Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones and Charlie Watts.
Jagger and Richards are the band’s only original members.
The Rolling Stones, currently consisting of Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, last performed in Australia in November 2014 as part of their 14th On Fire World Tour