“Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Sympathy For The Devil” and “Gimme Shelter” — the list of Rock ‘n’ Roll classics brought to us by The Rolling Stones almost is endless, as is the band’s energy. More than 50 years into the band’s career, The Stones are due to finally kick off their rescheduled tour of Australia and New Zealand.
The “14 on Fire” show originally was scheduled to arrive Down Under back in March, but the tour was postponed due the tragic death of frontman Mick Jagger’s partner L’Wren Scott. Now, the boys have arrived in Australia ahead of their nine-dates that start in Adelaide.
Despite the longevity of their career and the raucous reputation that the band has garnered over the years, Jagger recently revealed the rather prosaic secrets that have helped him prolong his career and keep up his boundless on-stage energy.
Speaking in a wide-ranging interview published on news.com.au, the 71-year-old Jagger said this of his preparations for the tour: “I really require lots of rehearsal, lots of sleep and lots of privacy.”
With a roll call of hits that are among the greatest Rock songs of all time, it hardly is surprising that, even in 2014, the flame still burns brightly for fans, making “14 on Fire” an appropriate name for the tour. With reports and photos surfacing every time a band member goes for a meal or steps out in town, the flame still burns brightly for fans, which makes finding those moments of privacy that Jagger desires sometimes difficult.
If privacy is difficult to come by, it is comforting to realize that despite being old-hands at the game, Jagger still insists on lots of rehearsal time prior to tours. The band arrived early in Australia at Jagger’s call; no sightseeing, only rehearsing.
You can still grab tickets for the tour, which begins on Oct. 25 in Adelaide and includes a couple of dates in Perth, along with trips to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, before crossing to Auckland in New Zealand.
Oct. 25 – Adelaide Oval
Oct. 29 – Perth Arena
Nov. 1 – Perth Arena
Nov. 5 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Nov. 8 – Hanging Rock, Macedon
Nov. 12 – Sydney Allphones Arena
Nov. 15 – Hope Estate, Hunter Valley
Nov. 18 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Nov. 22 – Auckland Mt. Smart Stadium
