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Rolling Stones Frontman Mick Jagger Contracts Coronavirus


Mon 13 Jun 2022 | 08:28 PM
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Sir Mick Jagger, the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, contracted the coronavirus.

The Rolling Stones postponed a concert on Monday in Amsterdam after Jagger's diagnosis.

"I'm so sorry that we've had to postpone the Amsterdam show with such short notice tonight. I have unfortunately just tested positive for COVID. We aim to reschedule the date ASAP and get back as soon as we can. Thank you all for your patience and understanding," the acclaimed singer wrote on Twitter.

The band announced the cancelation in a statement, stating: "The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians, and the touring crew has to take priority."

https://twitter.com/MickJagger/status/1536387505230168069?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Some fans were already in the stadium when the announcement was made.

The Rolling Stones is touring Europe with a show called SIXTY to mark six decades together. Their last show was at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on June 9. The next scheduled concert is in Bern, Switzerland, on June 17.

The English rock band was formed in London in 1962 and consists of members multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, guitarist Keith Richards, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts. During their formative years, Jones was the primary leader.

They have been active for six decades and are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. vocalist Mick Jagger,