The Rolling Stones will tour the U.S. this fall as planned, with drummer Steve Jordan taking over – as previously announced – for original band member Charlie Watts, who died Wednesday.Earlier this month, Watts dropped out of the 13-date tour to recuperate from a recent, unspecified medical procedure.
The band announced Wednesday that Watts, 80, had died, prompting considerable speculation on whether the Stones would continue with the tour plans.A publicist for the Stones tour confirmed to Deadline that the tour will continue as planned.
As of Friday morning, the Stones’ official website showed only a photo portrait of Watts, with no information about the tour.The No Filter Tour launches Sept.
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