Rolling Stones European Tour Postponed. Richards Has Brain Surgery
Monday, 08 May 2006
Written by Stereoboard.com
The European leg of the Rolling Stones 'A Bigger Bang' world tour has been postponed.
Confirmation broke this morning of the injury sustained to guitarist Keith Richards, which required urgent brain surgery to remove a blood clot.
The head injury was the result of a fall from a coconut tree while in Fiji on April 27th.
The band issued a statement which reads: “Keith Richards underwent surgery this morning at The Ascot Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. The operation was a complete success and Keith is already up and talking with his family today. He will need a few weeks recuperation.”
“Last week Keith was under observation in Auckland following a fall in Fiji and was feeling well after being examined by doctors last week, however after complaining of headaches yesterday doctors thought it prudent to move ahead with a small operation to remove the pressure.”
”The Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang European tour goes ahead and will now start in June 2006.”
The European tour was set to kick off in Barcelona on May 27th, but a reshuffle is expected to be announced shortly.
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The European leg of the Rolling Stones 'A Bigger Bang' world tour has been postponed.
