Fans react to The Rolling Stones’ US tour being sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons
nme.comThe Rolling Stones’ upcoming US tour will be sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons.News that the rock veterans – now comprised of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood – would be hitting the road again was shared yesterday afternoon (November 21), when the band posted a new update online.Kicking off in spring 2024, the tour will consist of 16 live shows across North America, opening with a slot in Houston, Texas on April 28.
The dates also include shows in Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and more, with a final show being held in Santa Clara, California on July 17.Following the announcement, there was another part of the post that surprised fans too – confirmation that the tour would be sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).At first, some fans thought the collaboration was part of a joke by the band, particularly with Jagger being 80, Richards aged 79 (turning 80 in December), and Wood being 76.
However, following a new statement on the organisation’s official website, it appears that not only is the news true, but members of the AARP will be given early access to tickets.“Wait WAIT the new Rolling Stones tour is being sponsored by *AARP*?
really leaning in to it huh,” wrote one user on X after realising the news wasn’t part of a joke.wait WAIT the new Rolling Stones tour is being sponsored by *AARP*?really leaning in to it huh— Ray Radlein (@Radlein) November 22, 2023The Rolling Stones tour is sponsored by AARP???
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