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Ronnie Wood reveals that “road-weary” Keith Richards doesn’t want to tour
Ronnie Wood says Keith Richards is not keen to tour with the Rolling Stones for now, delaying plans for live dates supporting their latest album, *Foreign Tongues*. Wood said he and Mick Jagger had begun promoting the record while waiting for Richards to decide what he wants to do, and that he plans to perform the new material himself.
Wood described Richards as “a bit road-weary” and said he does not want to tour “for a bit”. Richards has previously said arthritis affects his guitar playing, though he reported no pain and suggested age may have slowed him down. The article says the band released *Foreign Tongues* on 10 July, but gives no year for the release or a timetable for any tour.
In short
- Richards is reluctant to tour with the Rolling Stones for now.
- Wood says he is waiting for Richards to decide on his future.
- Richards has previously discussed arthritis and its effect on his playing.
Explained simply
The Rolling Stones are a British rock band formed in the early 1960s. Mick Jagger is the singer, Keith Richards is a guitarist and songwriter, and Ronnie Wood is another guitarist who joined the band in the 1970s.
Touring has long been a major part of the group’s career, with performances requiring extended travel and live playing. Richards has previously spoken about arthritis affecting his guitar playing, while saying it does not cause him pain.
The band’s new album, Foreign Tongues, gives them material they may perform live. Whether and when the group tours depends in part on Richards’s wishes and ability to take part.