The Rolling Stones, for the first time without the historic drummer Charlie Watts , who died last August 24 at the age of 80 and replaced on stage by Steve Jordan, have started their "No filter" tour, the departure of which has been delayed for a year. due to the Covid emergency.
Last night the opening concert at the Dome at America's Center in Saint Louis, United States.
The show opened with an empty stage and just a drum beat, with Watts' images projected onto the big screens.
After the second song, "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It)", Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood approached the audience to thank the fans for their love for the drummer.
"This is our first tour without him, we will miss Charlie a lot, on and off the stage," said the British band's frontman with emotion.
The group then resumed the concert dedicating "Tumbling Dice" to the deceased musician.
Many classics were performed during the show, including "Paint It Black", "Sympathy For The Devil", "Jumpin Jack Flash" and "Gimme Shelter".
The Stones also appealed to fans to get vaccinated.
“We're vaccinated and you should be too, and if they want a mask, put it on, it's not a big sacrifice,” Richards said.
(Unioneonline / F)