Rolling Stones To Retire

Madonna,Jay-Z, Shakiraand U2. "They're likely to perform in stadiums,” the insider said of the group. “It's almost certainly the last full-scale world tour. The band realise that age is creeping up on them. They want to bow out on top of their game, and not short-change their fans."

By the time the tour is over, drummer Mick JaggerandKeith Richardswill be almost 68, while baby of the band Ronnie Wood will be 65.

The aging foursome have built up a reputation in recent years as one of rock’s hardest working bands, synonymous with lengthy world tours such as their 144-date Bigger Bang tour which ran for two full years from August 2005. It generated over £361 million, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time, according to Billboard magazine.

The Brown Sugar rockers did a farewell tour in 1971 before relocating to the south of France to avoid paying high taxes. But this time, it’s the real deal.