Jagger's COVID-19 contraction delays Rolling Stones’ Amsterdam gig

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones gestures as they play on stage at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, during a concert as part of their "Sixty" European tour, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo)

by Reuters

Jun 14, 2022 9:10 am

British rock legends The Rolling Stones announced the delay of their Amsterdam gig on Monday after the lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.

"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," they said.

Jagger, 78, had experienced symptoms after arriving at Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff ArenA, the band said.

The Rolling Stones perform at Anfield Stadium as part of their "Stones Sixty Europe 2022 Tour," in Liverpool, Britain, June 9, 2022. (REUTERS Photo)

Singer Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones plays on stage at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, during a concert as part of their "Sixty" European tour, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo)

Representatives for Mojo Concerts, which had organized the band's appearance in the Netherlands, came onstage to inform the audience at ArenA, a football stadium, an hour and a half before the concert was due to begin.

"He can't sing, he can't play," an unnamed announcer told fans. "There is no show tonight ... it is what it is."

Amsterdam was to be the fourth stop in the "Stones Sixty" European tour, following an appearance in Liverpool on Thursday.