Mick Jagger positive for COVID-19, Amsterdam Rolling Stones concert postponed

Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs at Anfield Stadium as a part of their “Stones Sixty Europe 2022 Tour”, in Liverpool, Britain, June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photograph

AMSTERDAM, June 13 (Reuters) – The Rolling Stones postponed a live performance on Monday in Amsterdam after lead singer Mick Jagger examined optimistic for COVID-19, the band mentioned in a press release.

“The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, however the security of the viewers, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take precedence,” they mentioned.

Jagger, 78, had skilled signs after arriving at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA, the band mentioned.

Representatives for Mojo Concert events, which had organized the band’s look within the Netherlands, got here onstage to tell the viewers at ArenA, a soccer stadium, an hour and a half earlier than the live performance was as a result of start.

“He cannot sing, he cannot play,” an unnamed announcer advised followers. “There is no such thing as a present tonight … it’s what it’s.”

Amsterdam was to be the fourth cease within the “Stones Sixty” European tour, following an look in Liverpool on Thursday.

Reporting by Toby Sterling; Modifying by Frank Jack Daniel

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