Mick Jagger down with COVID-19, Rolling Stones gig cancelled

Copy of Spain_Rolling_Stones_68052.jpg-7284c [1]-1655188768700 — Mick Jagger, centre, and Keith Richards, right, of the band the Rolling Stones, perform during their Sixty Stones Europe 2022 tour at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Image Credit: AP

The Rolling Stones cancelled their concert in Amsterdam on Monday, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.

The band announced the cancelation in a statement, saying the 78-year-old Jagger tested positive “after experiencing symptoms of COVID upon arrival at the stadium” on the outskirts of Amsterdam. There were no further details about his condition.

Copy of 2022-06-09T202738Z_1779015835_RC2KOU93MXEE_RTRMADP_3_MUSIC-ROLLING-STONES-BRITAIN-1655188770751 — Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs at Anfield Stadium as part of their "Stones Sixty Europe 2022 Tour", in Liverpool, Britain, June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Carl Recine Image Credit: REUTERS

“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,” the statement said, adding that the show would be rescheduled and tickets for the concert at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena would be honoured for the new date.

Some fans were already in the stadium when it was announced that the show had been scrapped.

Copy of 2022-06-09T202650Z_1434630526_RC2KOU9VU934_RTRMADP_3_MUSIC-ROLLING-STONES-BRITAIN-1655188772194 — Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs at Anfield Stadium as part of their "Stones Sixty Europe 2022 Tour", in Liverpool, Britain, June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Carl Recine Image Credit: REUTERS

The veteran rockers are 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.