The legendary British band, The Rolling Stones who last played in Ireland in 2007 are tipped to play Croke Park this June according to The Irish Sun.
The Rolling Stones, formed in London in 1962 with the original line up of Brian Jones (rhythm guitar, harmonica), Mick Jagger (lead vocals), Keith Richards (lead guitar, backing vocals), Ian Stewart (piano), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). They were elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
Last year Watts, Wood, Jagger and Richards toured Latin America and played a historic free outdoor concert to hundreds of thousands of fans in Havana, Cuba. They played both Desert Trip festivals in the USA alongside Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, the Who and Roger Waters and played a sold out show in Las Vegas, USA
Dublin’s Croke Park is permitted just three gigs each summer. U2 and ColdPlay have already been confirmed to play at the venue this July and rumours are circulating that the Rolling Stones will fill the third spot.
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