The Rolling Stones announced on March 30 that their upcoming tour of North America would be postponed so frontman Mick Jagger, 75, could receive medical treatment.
A statement from the band, released on their website, reads:
"Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment...The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible."
@MickJagger "What a drag it is getting old". Get well soon!— james bowman (@james bowman) 1553951451.0
Though it's unknown what medical issues Jagger is working through, he issued a heartfelt apology on Twitter for the postponed tour dates.
I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets. I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devast… https://t.co/Wn8JZXlehH— Mick Jagger (@Mick Jagger) 1553950815.0
The Rolling Stones's tour was expected to begin on April 20, but will now be pushed back to indeterminate dates.
The band encouraged fans to hold onto their tickets, however, "as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly."
@MickJagger Here's to a speedy recovery! There's no other front man in the world like you. Best Wishes RS— Ron Sexsmith (@Ron Sexsmith) 1553956220.0
The Rolling Stones have had to push back tour dates due to medical complications in the past, such as the time guitarist Keith Richards sustained a concussion when he fell out of a coconut tree.
@JarradKushner Always fun to be reminded that Keith Richards once fell out of a coconut tree.— Mccabe's Porsche on blocks (@Mccabe's Porsche on blocks) 1553974798.0
@flan2404 Keith Richards won't die. He'll just be wandering around, falling out of coconut trees— Jenny (@Jenny) 1553532569.0
Happy 75th birthday to Keith Richards. #KeithRichards #Rollingstone A pic of #RollingStones at the Serpentine,… https://t.co/TsOCNDNy1Z— News UK Archives (@News UK Archives) 1545140061.0
Fans were disappointed in the rescheduled upcoming concerts, but ultimately just wanted to make sure Jagger was okay.
@MickJagger We love you so much, Mick❤️💕 You need to have a good rest. Nothing is more important than your health.… https://t.co/iyIr2pjQQI— Emily Glass❄️🐒🍀 (@Emily Glass❄️🐒🍀) 1553956747.0
@MickJagger Get well Mick https://t.co/2P4HOvnpkF— JoeTulli (@JoeTulli) 1553951821.0
@MickJagger Get better.we love you Mick ❤️😘— Helenna Muiños / full-time creative (@Helenna Muiños / full-time creative) 1553956800.0
@MickJagger Get well dear one!!!!! Xoxoxo— Carnie Wilson (@Carnie Wilson) 1553961745.0
@MickJagger Wishing you a speedy recovery mick xx— chels (@chels) 1553951010.0
@MickJagger I love ya. man. I have tix but your health is far more important. You'll be back in a Jumpin Jack Fla… https://t.co/tRXupGk8Wl— Ellen (@Ellen) 1553955491.0
@MickJagger Get well soon! Can't wait to roll in Monday and play a tonne of @RollingStones on @Y108Rocks. We love y… https://t.co/uzwE57quLT— Jay Brody (@Jay Brody) 1553970270.0
@MickJagger get better, it’s okay we understand 💛— ⚡️alex⚡️ (@⚡️alex⚡️) 1553951000.0
@MickJagger From one Mick to another, just take care of yourself and get well soon!— Mickey Ryan (@Mickey Ryan) 1553989554.0
@MickJagger @RollingStones Get well soon, Mick. I'll keep my tickets until when you back on stage. #GetWellSoonMickJagger— HIZUMI (@HIZUMI) 1553952115.0
@MickJagger We absolutely love you Mick!! Your health is the most important issue!! Thank you for caring so much! Y… https://t.co/hq3VQKES6d— MyrnaMarìaBarahona (@MyrnaMarìaBarahona) 1553973566.0
Feel better, Mick Jagger—we're counting on you to bring some rock back into our lives very soon!