May 23, 2025 | By Staff Writer
Rock legends the Rolling Stones have once again defied time, age, and expectations by launching the largest concert tour in music history—the “Time Never Stops” World Tour—cementing their status as the undisputed kings of rock ‘n’ roll.
Spanning six continents, 75 countries, and over 120 shows, the tour is projected to gross more than $2.5 billion, setting a new global record. It kicked off with a historic three-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, where more than 300,000 fans from around the world gathered to witness the spectacle.
At 81, Mick Jagger’s energy is as electric as ever. “They said we wouldn’t make it past 40,” he shouted to the crowd, “but time’s just a rhythm, and we’ve still got the beat!”
The tour features a stage design unlike anything before—retractable holographic towers, drone light shows, and immersive 360-degree soundscapes. Legendary songs like Paint It Black, Gimme Shelter, and Start Me Up are performed alongside new material from their surprise 2024 album Eternal Spark.
Keith Richards, 80, joked at a press event, “We’ve outlived trends, tech, and maybe time itself. Let’s see who rocks longer—us or the pyramids.”
The “Time Never Stops” tour also includes a philanthropic twist: a portion of every ticket goes to global music education charities, with an estimated $150 million earmarked for schools in underserved communities.
From Buenos Aires to Berlin, Tokyo to Toronto, fans of every generation are flocking to see the living legends. Social media is buzzing with hashtags like #StonesForever and #TimeNeverStops, proving the band’s cross-generational appeal is still going strong.
As the world watches in awe, one thing is clear: the Rolling Stones haven’t just made history—they are history, and they’re not done yet.
