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Rolling Stones postpone tour so Mick Jagger can get medical treatment

The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour, which involved one stop in Canada, so lead vocalist Mick Jagger can receive medical treatment.

75-year-old lead vocalist told by doctors 'he cannot go on tour at this time'

The Rolling Stones are postponing their tour after lead vocalist Mick Jagger was told by doctors not to go. (Michel Euler/Associated Press)

The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour, which included one stop in Canada,so lead vocalist Mick Jagger can get "medical treatment."

The legendary rock band, known for classics such as Satisfaction and You Can't Always Get What You Want,announced Saturday that Jagger, 75, was informedby doctors "he cannot go on tour at this time, ashe needs medical treatment," but that his prognosis is good.

"The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible," the statement said.

The source of Jagger's illness remains a mystery, with no other details given.

The groupwas supposed to kick off its No Filter Tourin Miami, Fla. on April 20 and was slated to perform atone Canadian location along the way: Burl's Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ont., on June 29.

Jagger told Canadian and American fans he's "so sorry."

"I'm devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can," he tweeted."

Ticketholdersare being advised to keep their existing tickets, which will still be valid forrescheduled dates.

The Stones says those dates "will be announced shortly."

With files from the Associated Press