Last Updated 7/4/98. Here's the latest word on Mick, Keith and the boys:From Wall of Sound:
May 28, 1998Rolling Stones Scrap More Dates
After scrapping four concerts, the Rolling Stones have now officially canceled four additional dates on the European leg of their Bridges to Babylon tour, after Keith Richards was told by his doctors to rest up for an additional two weeks. On Saturday, May 16, the guitarist fell from a ladder in the library of his Connecticut home, breaking a rib. Three concerts in Germany were called off, as well as a show in Zagreb, Croatia. Now, add to the list shows in Milan, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Lyon, France; and Mannheim, Germany. At press time, the shows had yet to be rescheduled. Currently, the next show on the bill is scheduled to take place June 13 at the Zeppelinfield in Nuremberg, Germany.
From Wall of Sound:
May 26, 1998Paparazzo Wins Suit Against Jagger
Mick Jagger now knows that a picture is worth far more than a thousand words. On Friday, a jury found the aging Glimmer Twin liable for damages to the tune of $600,000, for his part in an ugly episode at L.A. nightclub the Viper Room. Jagger was sued by photographer Russell Einhorn over a picture he snapped in October 1996, which featured Jagger sharing a smooch with Uma Thurman at the hot spot, which actor Johnny Depp co-owns. Einhorn charged that moments after taking the shot, one of Jagger's bodyguard's tackled him, while a Viper Room employee grabbed his camera and handed it over to the Jagger camp, who naturally destroyed the film.
"[The] verdict demonstrates the integrity of the jury system," Einhorn's mouthpiece, Ronald Makarem, told reporters. "The jury was able to overcome its prejudice against paparazzi and do the right thing."
From Wall of Sound:
May 18, 1998Keith Richards Injured; Stones Cancel Shows
It wasn't the type of injury you'd expect from Keith Richards. The well-preserved Rolling Stones guitarist fell off a ladder in his library this weekend, suffering injuries to his ribs and chest. Richards, 54, took the plunge at his Connecticut home on Saturday, and the injury has forced the aging rockers to reschedule several dates on the European leg of their Bridges to Babylon tour. The sold-out May 22 opening date in Berlin has been postponed, as have concerts in Munich and Zagreb, Croatia. "During the next week, doctors will give promoters of the tour a clear indication of Keith Richards' recovery period, and an announcement will follow if any more European concert dates are affected," read a statement from Richards' reps. No word on the extent of the injuries, but they reportedly include a broken rib. Spokesman Justus Becker made clear to the Agence France-Press news service that the rocker "had not been drinking" at the time of the accident.
