The Rolling Stones: Still Rocking After All These Years

Ollie Sungkar
2 min readAug 31, 2024
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and drummer Steve Jordan took the stage for The Rolling Stones’ surprise performance, celebrating the release of their new album, Hackney Diamonds. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Nearly three decades and countless tours earlier, the Rolling Stones were already a rock ’n’ roll legend. Now, in 2024, they continue to dazzle audiences worldwide, with their Hackney Diamonds Tour marking a spectacular finale on July 21. This tour celebrates their latest album, Hackney Diamonds, which not only sets a new US chart record but also stands as their first studio effort since the passing of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.

Remarkably, the Stones have made history once again, becoming the first band to land new albums in the US top 10 across every decade since the 1960s. This achievement underscores their enduring appeal and relevance in the ever-evolving music landscape.

The Hackney Diamonds Tour, which promotes their first album of original music since 2005, has seen the band hit the road with an energy that belies their years. Despite their long history — over 60 years of touring — frontman Mick Jagger, who is 81, and lead guitarist Keith Richards, approaching 81 in December, show no signs of slowing down. Guitarist Ronnie Wood, at 76, rounds out this iconic lineup.

The Stones kicked off their tour with a performance in Texas last April. Houston was the inaugural stop on their 16-city journey through the U.S. and Canada. The tour also visited cities such as New Orleans, Philadelphia, and…

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