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Mick Jagger rules out retirement: “I’ve got a lot more songs to write”
Mick Jagger has dismissed any notion of stepping away from music, declaring he remains committed to songwriting and performance with no defined endpoint. The 83-year-old frontman rejected the idea of a retirement plan entirely, insisting instead that he has substantial creative ambitions still ahead of him with The Rolling Stones.
Following the release of the band's album *Foreign Tongues* in July 2026, Jagger outlined plans to resume touring in 2027, noting that this year's lack of dates stems partly from bandmate Keith Richards' disinclination to travel. He expressed a clear preference for traditional touring over residencies, contending that the latter imposes excessive financial burdens on audiences and would serve only as a last resort.
In short
- Mick Jagger confirms he has no retirement plans and intends to keep writing and performing despite turning 83
- The Rolling Stones' new album *Foreign Tongues* has been released; touring is expected to resume in 2027 rather than 2026 due to Keith Richards' reluctance to travel
- Jagger prefers traditional touring to residencies, arguing that the latter increases costs for fans
Explained simply
Mick Jagger is the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, a rock band formed in the 1960s that became one of the most enduring and culturally significant groups in music history. The Stones have maintained a largely continuous existence across six decades with numerous albums and tours, though band membership has changed over the years while Jagger has remained as the constant frontman.
Questions about retirement and the band's future arise periodically as Jagger and his bandmates have entered their eighties. The physical demands of recording and touring, combined with the members' advancing age, naturally prompt speculation about when such a long-established group might cease its activities. Decisions about continuing or winding down are rarely straightforward in rock music and often involve multiple band members' preferences.
The Rolling Stones' longevity makes questions about the band's future particularly noteworthy, given both their cultural significance and the unusual physical demands of touring at an advanced age. Public interest in whether major bands will continue or wind down reflects the importance of these groups to popular culture and the rarity of sustained careers in rock music at this level.