Among the most well-known and important rock bands in the annals of music are the Rolling Stones Made composed of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts, this English rock quartet was started in 1962 With songs like "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, "Get Off of My Cloud, "Paint It Black,” and so many more, the Rolling Stones remain a powerhouse in rock & roll.
Fans have been wondering whether or not there would ever be another Rolling Stones tour ever since the band stopped traveling in 2018. Comprising two legs and 25 events throughout Europe, the No Filter Tour was another great journey. Though they are in their sixties today, the Stones can still draw big numbers as they made more than $116 million. Regarding the band's upcoming trip and how it will be formed, there is conjecture.
There are, nonetheless, indications that the Stones are getting ready for future shows. For the first time in 15 years, the band began compiling fresh songs for 2021. Originally written around the start of the COVID-19 epidemic, they released a song titled "Living in a Ghost Town". Mick Jagger pointed out that the song's inspiration came from the spooky, desolate environment numerous cities embraced during the lockdowns. The lyrics as such depict a barren metropolis. The new material release indicates that a band is preparing for more active levels, which excites fans for further touring.
The most clear indication that there will be a fresh Rolling Stones tour is the death of Charlie Watts' band drummer in July of 2022 at eighty-eight years old. Having been with the band since 1963, the cherished drummer was one of its original members. People started wondering whether the Stones would go on and if they did, who would replace Watts on the drums? Two months exactly after Watts died, the band brought Steve Jordan on tour as their drummer. Steve has also collaborated extensively with Keith Richards, so he seems to be a good match for the role. The Stones still aim to return to the road eventually, as shown by the finding of a new drummer.
Local and international media have cited that the band plans for a new tour to begin in the Summer of 2023. This would be consistent with their usual pattern of going on tour every 4-5 years of their absence on the road. This is the case considering that at this level no concrete event has been planned or booked regarding the particular dates for the concerts or the places where they would be held. However, by looking at the statements provided by the Stones and their actions in the last couple of years, it can be safely assumed that the band is planning to announce the upcoming tour soon.
If the rumors are to be believed then what should the fans look forward to in a Rolling Stones tour in 2023? No one knows that for a certain but the previous patterns can provide some insights. They usually last for a year or more with some time off planned in between. With No Filter, they performed primarily in Europe, despite having only a few concerts in the UK and the United States. The next time they are going to try to have a well-rounded selection of concerts in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and possibly South Africa.
Regarding the songs, the listeners are guaranteed to hear many hits such as “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Sympathy for the Devil” and others. The band likes to boast that they switch up the setlist every night and draw from their repertoire of over thirty albums. Some purists may wish them to stop playing their biggest hits such as ‘Satisfaction’ and incorporate some obscure tracks. But the truth is that most people who are willing to pay want to hear all the hits and sing-along songs when attending a concert with a band like the Stones.
Talking more of mega-hits, many people expect the Stones to include guest performers in the tour. In recent concerts, guests such as Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. It will be beneficial to see guest vocalists share the burden of doing most of the singing as Mick Jagger approaches 80 years of age. Maybe, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, or other celebrities could join next time? Saxophone players could also switch, while others sing; singers could also switch; guitarists such as Eric Clapton or Jeff Beck could play a partial set. You might think that certainly, one or two high-wattage guests will be present every night.
Even though the Stones are about production value, they tend to go over the top using giant screens, lights, balloons, and fireworks. For the No Filter Tour, they widened the center stage walkway to get even closer to fans on the floor. Prepare for a show that features the best of next-generation sound, light, and stage setting. Well, of course, with rock legends in their seventies being concerned with their health issues, there will also be security measures taken. I trust the band paid their money to have coronavirus insurance that shall safeguard them from dates getting called off. Unfortunately, positive tests could potentially ground gigs irrespective of insurance protocols.
Fans are always amazed at how high Rolling Stones ticket prices are, but given the level of demand, the band can afford to set the prices above $1000 quite often. Precise price adjustments imply that the most popular cities and dates take the highest values of P. Package tickets to sit in the front row go over $2000 without much effort. Basic seating can include $100-$300 or more for the often maligned ‘nose bleed’ seats. Throw in travel expenses for fans who are flying across continents and catching multiple shows and the financial commitment is high. On the other hand, the Stones can hardly be said to be operating in a low-budget manner as well. Moving the mammoth production it is said that they spend over $10 million per tour in this aspect.
But with such steep ticket prices, audiences also have high expectations of the performances they are going to watch. This pressure escalates for aged musicians with ailments and movement restrictions. Jagger was operated on his heart in 2019 and Richards has dealt with numerous procedures. The fans could sometimes complain of low energy, poor voice, and poor performances during the most recent tours. As for the future, most fans would rather the Stones retire at the top of their game, rather than keep touring into their sunset years. Some argue that watching musical legends before they are gone has a certain romantic feel to it.
If the rumors are to be believed, the Rolling Stones may be gearing up to satisfy fans once again as they are set to embark on another world tour in 2023. Its specifics in terms of routing, special guests, stage, and set design are still shrouded in mystery. Keith Richards admitted that he cannot fathom an endpoint, stating that “retirement is not even on the list” while vowing that the band still has many more stories to tell so long as they are physically capable. Whichever way it goes, the 2023 tour will certainly create massive anticipation every time and everywhere the legendary band performs their unique compositions again in the concert arena. The next time the Stones take the stage is something that millions of fans all over the world cannot wait for.
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