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Members of the Hip Hop/R&amp;B-inspired girl group XG, who recently held their first solo audience live "XG 'NEW DNA' SHOWCASE in JAPAN" on, 26th November, have won the accolade of becoming the only Japanese artists to be ranked in Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2023.

XG's track "Left Right", released in January of this year, was picked for the 77th spot in the list. The song&nbsp;is an R&amp;B-influenced song featuring repeating synth loops, trap beats, intense bass, hi-hats, and addictive synth raps. The music video, themed around space travel, showcased a stylish performance with 70's-90's inspired costumes and sets. The video has been viewed more than 45 million times on YouTube.

Earlier this year, XG became the first Japanese female artist and group to be ranked on the U.S. radio chart ‘Mediabase Top 40 Radio Airplay’, and they were also&nbsp;the longest-running Asian girl group on the chart —&nbsp;for 13 consecutive weeks — showing XG’s extraordinary global appeal.

XG also demonstrated their popularity overseas in Spotify's recently released ‘2023 Wrapped,’ ranking 3rd in ‘Most Played Overseas by a Domestic Artist’ and 6th and 7th in ‘Most Played Track Overseas by Domestic Artists’ for "Shooting Star" and "Left Right" respectively.

XG will release their 4th single "Winter Without You" this December 8th.

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<h2>All you need to know about XG</h2>

XG is a seven-member hip-hop/R&amp;B-inspired girls group consisting of Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya, and Cocona.

The group debuted in March 2022 with their first single "Tippy Toes" from XGALX, a global entertainment production company that introduces bold culture to the world and introduces artists with a unique worldview.

In June of the same year, they released their 2nd Single “Mascara”. They released their 3rd Single “Shooting Star” on January 25, 2023.

The group’s name “XG” stands for Xtraordinary Girls. Through their unconventional and unique style of music and performance, they will empower people from all walks of life around the world.

Members of the Hip Hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG, who recently held their first solo audience live "XG 'NEW DNA' SHOWCASE in JAPAN" on, 26th November, have won the accolade of becoming the only Japanese artists to be ranked in Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2023.

Members of the Hip Hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG, who recently held their first solo audience live "XG 'NEW DNA' SHOWCASE in JAPAN" on, 26th November, have won the accolade of becoming the only Japanese artists to be ranked in Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2023. XG's track "Left Right", released in January of this year, was picked for the 77th spot in the list. The song is an R&B-influenced song featuring repeating synth loops, trap beats, intense bass, hi-hats, and addictive synth raps. The music video, themed around space travel, showcased a stylish performance with 70's-90's inspired costumes and sets. The video has been viewed more than 45 million times on YouTube. Earlier this year, XG became the first Japanese female artist and group to be ranked on the U.S. radio chart ‘Mediabase Top 40 Radio Airplay’, and they were also the longest-running Asian girl group on the chart — for 13 consecutive weeks — showing XG’s extraordinary global appeal. XG also demonstrated their popularity overseas in Spotify's recently released ‘2023 Wrapped,’ ranking 3rd in ‘Most Played Overseas by a Domestic Artist’ and 6th and 7th in ‘Most Played Track Overseas by Domestic Artists’ for "Shooting Star" and "Left Right" respectively. XG will release their 4th single "Winter Without You" this December 8th. Also read: Michael B Jordan's blue Ferrari rams into another car in Hollywood All you need to know about XG XG is a seven-member hip-hop/R&B-inspired girls group consisting of Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya, and Cocona. The group debuted in March 2022 with their first single "Tippy Toes" from XGALX, a global entertainment production company that introduces bold culture to the world and introduces artists with a unique worldview. In June of the same year, they released their 2nd Single “Mascara”. They released their 3rd Single “Shooting Star” on January 25, 2023. The group’s name “XG” stands for Xtraordinary Girls. Through their unconventional and unique style of music and performance, they will empower people from all walks of life around the world.

Meet XG, the only Japanese band to be ranked in Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2023

Did you know Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones' red lip logo have a very deep Indian connection? The lead vocalist of the band is currently in India, and during his&nbsp;recent chat with Indian media, Jagger revealed that the band's infamous ruby red tongue and lips logo is inspired by Indian goddess Kali.

The band's frontman, Jagger, is enjoying the festive season of Diwali. During his recent chat with The Times of India, Jagger revealed that he first saw the picture of Goddess Kali in one of the books that his brother brought from India.

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Jagger said, ''In 1969, I was looking for an image that would be an eye-grabbing thing, and I saw this image of a disembodied tongue of Kali.''&nbsp;

Jagger further recalled that the image he saw became an inspiration for the band's logo.

''I thought it would be an inspiration. Then, designer John Pasche created this modernistic version of the tongue logo," he added further.&nbsp;

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Jagger is currently in Kolkata and has shared a few photos from his visit. He visited the Durga pandals, enjoyed the illuminated streets of the city, and much more.

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The carousel of photos also showed the goddess Kali. Sharing the photos, he wrote, ''Happy Diwali and Kali Pujo. शुभ दीपावली और जय काली मा. [Happy Diwali and hail Goddess Kali]''

During his recent visit to Kolkata, Jagger also saw the Kali idols. However, sharing his experience, he said, ''It was very noisy, of course. There were so many fireworks.''&nbsp;

Kali is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati.

The Hindu deity is seen as the goddess of death and time.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Did you know Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones' red lip logo have a very deep Indian connection? The lead vocalist of the band is currently in India, and during his recent chat with Indian media, Jagger revealed that the band's infamous ruby red tongue and lips logo is inspired by Indian goddess Kali.

Did you know Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones' red lip logo have a very deep Indian connection? The lead vocalist of the band is currently in India, and during his recent chat with Indian media, Jagger revealed that the band's infamous ruby red tongue and lips logo is inspired by Indian goddess Kali. The band's frontman, Jagger, is enjoying the festive season of Diwali. During his recent chat with The Times of India, Jagger revealed that he first saw the picture of Goddess Kali in one of the books that his brother brought from India. Jada Pinkett Smith calls Will and Duane Martin's sex rumours 'ridiculous' Jagger said, ''In 1969, I was looking for an image that would be an eye-grabbing thing, and I saw this image of a disembodied tongue of Kali.'' Jagger further recalled that the image he saw became an inspiration for the band's logo. ''I thought it would be an inspiration. Then, designer John Pasche created this modernistic version of the tongue logo," he added further. Happy Diwali and Kali Pujo शुभ दीपावली और जय काली मा pic.twitter.com/BmhazRQMcU — Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) November 12, 2023 × Jagger is currently in Kolkata and has shared a few photos from his visit. He visited the Durga pandals, enjoyed the illuminated streets of the city, and much more. Taika Waititi says his Star Wars movie will p*** people off: It will be... The carousel of photos also showed the goddess Kali. Sharing the photos, he wrote, ''Happy Diwali and Kali Pujo. शुभ दीपावली और जय काली मा. [Happy Diwali and hail Goddess Kali]'' During his recent visit to Kolkata, Jagger also saw the Kali idols. However, sharing his experience, he said, ''It was very noisy, of course. There were so many fireworks.'' Kali is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The Hindu deity is seen as the goddess of death and time. (With inputs from agencies)

Did you know The Rolling Stones' famous tongue logo is inspired by Indian goddess Kali?

A concert program signed by Louis Armstrong and other jazz legends, a score from American jazz pianist Count Basie, and a signed and printed Porgy and Bess opera score are among the items up for auction. Watts, 80, passed away in a London hospital in August 2021.

'Rolling Stone' drummer's items to go under the hammer

US President Joe Biden made another gaffe during one of his public speeches while visiting the tornado-hit town of Rolling Fork in the northeastern state of Mississippi.

US President Joe Biden made another gaffe during one of his public speeches while visiting the tornado-hit town of Rolling Fork in the northeastern state of Mississippi. Delivering a speech while addressing the community, Biden repeatedly referred to the town as ‘Rolling Stone’. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture, while The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962 and still counted among the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. "We're not just here for today, I'm determined that we're going to leave nothing behind. We're going to get it done for you," said Biden in the speech, before adding, "I'm making sure you got a place to sleep, food to eat, helping you rebuild your lives in Rolling Stone." Having committed the blunder once, Biden, seemingly unaware, repeated the gaffe and said, "The town of Rolling Stone will be back, and we'll be with you every step of the way." It was only towards the end of his speech that the president, known to make frequent gaffes, realised his mistake and said, “What did I say, I said Rolling Fork. Rolling Stone. I got my mind going here.” Biden, in Rolling Fork, Mississippi: "The town of Rolling Stone will be back" pic.twitter.com/oUlIFKP3Xd — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 31, 2023 × The small town of Rolling Fork was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado last Saturday, killing at least 25 people, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Winds up to 200 mph lashed the town which has a population of around 2,000, mostly comprising of the Black community. WATCH | Devasting tornadoes wreak havoc in West Georgia and Mississippi × Images of destruction released by news networks showed complete structures reduced to debris and automobiles toppled onto their sides. “The west part of Rolling Fork is a residential area, and just a number of houses over there have been completely destroyed. Highway 61, where most of our businesses are, all of the businesses on 61 have been completely destroyed," Fred Miller, former Rolling Fork mayor was quoted as saying by FOX Weather. On Friday, barely a week after the Mississippi tornado, twisters ravaged Little Rock city in the US state of Arkansas, injuring about 24 people so far. Akin to the tornado that hit Rolling Fork, the one in Little Rock also tore through residential areas causing destruction on an unimaginable scale. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Chaka Khan is picking a beef with Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone published its 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list and Chaka Khan didn’t quite like where she was placed in the list. In a recent interview during her guest appearance on Los Angeles magazine’s podcast The Originals, she said that editors of the magazine “need hearing aids”.&nbsp;

“I didn’t even know what the hell you were talking about, so obviously this doesn't mean a great deal to me. These people don’t quantify or validate me in any way,” she added.&nbsp;

When she got to know about the listing, Chaka noted Aretha Franklin on number 1 is great as “she fu***** should be” and for Joan Baez down at 189, she said, “Let’s be honest, the bi**h cannot sing. Now, she is a good writer.” On Adele above her at 22, Chaka said, “OK, I quit,” but on Mariah Carey all the way up at 5, she said, “That must be payola or some shit like that.”

It was all in healthy spirit till this point but when she found out that Mary J. Blige was on number 25, she said, “They are blind as a motherfu**ing bat! They need hearing aids…These must be the children of Helen Keller!”

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Chaka Khan is picking a beef with Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone published its 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list and Chaka Khan didn’t quite like where she was placed in the list.

Chaka Khan is picking a beef with Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone published its 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list and Chaka Khan didn’t quite like where she was placed in the list. In a recent interview during her guest appearance on Los Angeles magazine’s podcast The Originals, she said that editors of the magazine “need hearing aids”. “I didn’t even know what the hell you were talking about, so obviously this doesn't mean a great deal to me. These people don’t quantify or validate me in any way,” she added. When she got to know about the listing, Chaka noted Aretha Franklin on number 1 is great as “she fu***** should be” and for Joan Baez down at 189, she said, “Let’s be honest, the bi**h cannot sing. Now, she is a good writer.” On Adele above her at 22, Chaka said, “OK, I quit,” but on Mariah Carey all the way up at 5, she said, “That must be payola or some shit like that.” It was all in healthy spirit till this point but when she found out that Mary J. Blige was on number 25, she said, “They are blind as a motherfu**ing bat! They need hearing aids…These must be the children of Helen Keller!”

Chaka Khan slams Rolling Stone over their 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list

Fans disapprove of the Rolling Stones’ recently released 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list. It honours the best vocalists in pop music. Among the singers mentioned on the list, Celine Dion did not make it to the cut and that didn’t sit down too well with her fans. Not only Celine Dion, the list also doesn’t include Pink, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Tony Bennett, Madonna, Nat King Cole, Dionne Warwick and more.

The publication had released the list in 2008. They updated the list to welcome the new year.&nbsp;

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On the list, Rolling Stones writes, "This new list was compiled our staff and key contributors, and it encompasses 100 years of pop music as an ongoing global conversation.” The criteria was based on "originality, influence, the depth of an artist’s catalog, and the breadth of their musical legacy."

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As soon as the updated list came out, fans found Celine Dion’s omittance quite bizarre. One Twitter user wrote: "What do you mean celine dion is not on the rolling stone list???"

Another wrote, "I’m sorry, but Jennifer Hudson is a better singer than 95% of the people on that #RollingStone list. Her impact is immense. The EGOT winner’s contributions to film, theatre, music and television are undeniable."

Another disappointed fan wrote, "Rolling Stone Magazine proved to be not credible. 1. Placing Christina Aguilera this low. 2. Placing Taylor Swift higher than Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jazmine Sullivan &amp; Alicia Keys. 3. Not having Celine Dion on the last who is part of the vocal trinity.”

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Fans disapprove of the Rolling Stones’ recently released 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list. It honours the best vocalists in pop music. Among the singers mentioned on the list, Celine Dion did not make it to the cut and that didn’t sit down too well with her fans.

Fans disapprove of the Rolling Stones’ recently released 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list. It honours the best vocalists in pop music. Among the singers mentioned on the list, Celine Dion did not make it to the cut and that didn’t sit down too well with her fans. Not only Celine Dion, the list also doesn’t include Pink, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Tony Bennett, Madonna, Nat King Cole, Dionne Warwick and more. The publication had released the list in 2008. They updated the list to welcome the new year. On the list, Rolling Stones writes, "This new list was compiled our staff and key contributors, and it encompasses 100 years of pop music as an ongoing global conversation.” The criteria was based on "originality, influence, the depth of an artist’s catalog, and the breadth of their musical legacy." Rolling Stone's '200 best singers' list angers Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber fans. Here's why As soon as the updated list came out, fans found Celine Dion’s omittance quite bizarre. One Twitter user wrote: "What do you mean celine dion is not on the rolling stone list???" Another wrote, "I’m sorry, but Jennifer Hudson is a better singer than 95% of the people on that #RollingStone list. Her impact is immense. The EGOT winner’s contributions to film, theatre, music and television are undeniable." Another disappointed fan wrote, "Rolling Stone Magazine proved to be not credible. 1. Placing Christina Aguilera this low. 2. Placing Taylor Swift higher than Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jazmine Sullivan & Alicia Keys. 3. Not having Celine Dion on the last who is part of the vocal trinity.”

Fans upset with Celine Dion getting snubbed in Rolling Stones 200 greatest singers list

The Rolling Stones are being honoured on new British stamps, with a dedicated set featuring their performances worldwide as the legendary rock band marks their 60th anniversary this year. 
 
Britain`s Royal Mail said on Tuesday it will issue a special set of 12 stamps "as a tribute to one of the most enduring rock groups of all time". 
 
Eight stamps feature pictures of lead singer Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and late drummer Charlie Watts performing at different concerts around the world: from London`s Hyde Park in July 1969 to East Rutherford, New Jersey in August 2019. 
 
The other four stamps are presented in a miniature sheet and feature two images of the band all together, and two of posters for their global tours. Watts died last year, aged 80. 
 
"Few bands in the history of rock have managed to carve out a career as rich and expansive as that of the Rolling Stones," David Gold, Director of Public Affairs &amp; Policy at Royal Mail, said in a statement. 
 
"They have created some of modern music’s most iconic and inspirational albums, with ground-breaking live performances to match." 
 
Formed in 1962, the Rolling Stones are one of the world`s most successful and long-lived rock bands, selling an estimated more than 240 million records worldwide and picking up numerous awards, including three Grammys, along the way. 
 
Their Stones` oeuvre, rooted in American blues and rhythm and blues, has yielded hits like "(I Can`t Get No) Satisfaction" and "Sympathy for the Devil" from their peak 1960s and 70s era but also curios like the reggae-infused track "Send It To Me", apparently about a lonely man looking for a mail-order bride. 
 
They are the fourth music group to have a dedicated Royal Mail stamp issue, following in the footsteps of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Queen. 
 
Royal Mail said it had worked with the Stones and their management on the stamp collection, which goes on sale on Jan. 20. 
 
 
 
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Mark Heinrich) 
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The Rolling Stones are being honoured on new British stamps, with a dedicated set featuring their performances worldwide as the legendary rock band marks their 60th anniversary this year.

The Rolling Stones are being honoured on new British stamps, with a dedicated set featuring their performances worldwide as the legendary rock band marks their 60th anniversary this year. Britain`s Royal Mail said on Tuesday it will issue a special set of 12 stamps "as a tribute to one of the most enduring rock groups of all time". Eight stamps feature pictures of lead singer Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and late drummer Charlie Watts performing at different concerts around the world: from London`s Hyde Park in July 1969 to East Rutherford, New Jersey in August 2019. The other four stamps are presented in a miniature sheet and feature two images of the band all together, and two of posters for their global tours. Watts died last year, aged 80. "Few bands in the history of rock have managed to carve out a career as rich and expansive as that of the Rolling Stones," David Gold, Director of Public Affairs & Policy at Royal Mail, said in a statement. "They have created some of modern music’s most iconic and inspirational albums, with ground-breaking live performances to match." Formed in 1962, the Rolling Stones are one of the world`s most successful and long-lived rock bands, selling an estimated more than 240 million records worldwide and picking up numerous awards, including three Grammys, along the way. Their Stones` oeuvre, rooted in American blues and rhythm and blues, has yielded hits like "(I Can`t Get No) Satisfaction" and "Sympathy for the Devil" from their peak 1960s and 70s era but also curios like the reggae-infused track "Send It To Me", apparently about a lonely man looking for a mail-order bride. They are the fourth music group to have a dedicated Royal Mail stamp issue, following in the footsteps of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Queen. Royal Mail said it had worked with the Stones and their management on the stamp collection, which goes on sale on Jan. 20. (Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Mark Heinrich)

'Send It To Me': Rolling Stones honoured with Royal Mail stamps

Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer, will not be part of the band's upcoming US tour in the fall. Media reports state that Watts is is "unlikely to be available" for the band's upcoming "No Filter" tour of US&nbsp;stadiums. Watts has been with the band since 1963.&nbsp; 
 
Reports state that the decision was taken after the musician underwent an unspecified medical procedure. He is 80.&nbsp; 
 
"Charlie has had a procedure which was completely successful, but his doctors this week concluded that he now needs proper rest and recuperation," the spokesperson said, according to Variety. "With rehearsals starting in a couple of weeks it’s very disappointing to say the least, but it’s also fair to say no one saw this coming." 
 
Veteran drummer Steve Jordan, who has played with Stones co-founder Keith Richards for years, will be taking his place. 
 
Jordan called it an absolute honor and privilege to be Watts's understudy and added that he looked forward to rehearsing with other band mates.&nbsp; 
 
"No one will be happier than me to give up my seat on the drum-riser as soon as Charlie tells me he is good to go," Jordan said.&nbsp; 
 
Rolling Stones' 'No Filter' will begin on September 26 at St Louis and the band is scheduled to visit several US cities including Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.&nbsp; 
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Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer, will not be part of the band's upcoming US tour in the fall. Media reports state that Watts is is "unlikely to be available" for the band's upcoming "No Filter" tour of US stadiums.

Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer, will not be part of the band's upcoming US tour in the fall. Media reports state that Watts is is "unlikely to be available" for the band's upcoming "No Filter" tour of US stadiums. Watts has been with the band since 1963. Reports state that the decision was taken after the musician underwent an unspecified medical procedure. He is 80. "Charlie has had a procedure which was completely successful, but his doctors this week concluded that he now needs proper rest and recuperation," the spokesperson said, according to Variety. "With rehearsals starting in a couple of weeks it’s very disappointing to say the least, but it’s also fair to say no one saw this coming." Veteran drummer Steve Jordan, who has played with Stones co-founder Keith Richards for years, will be taking his place. Jordan called it an absolute honor and privilege to be Watts's understudy and added that he looked forward to rehearsing with other band mates. "No one will be happier than me to give up my seat on the drum-riser as soon as Charlie tells me he is good to go," Jordan said. Rolling Stones' 'No Filter' will begin on September 26 at St Louis and the band is scheduled to visit several US cities including Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts won't be part of the band's upcoming US tour

Rolling Stones fans around the world got a fright Monday after reports that their idol Mick Jagger was to have heart surgery later this week.

The iconic British band put back the North American leg of their "No Filter" tour Saturday saying the 75-year-old rocker was to receive unspecified medical treatment.

There has been no official information about the veteran frontman's condition other than the group's declaration on Twitter that "Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour as he needs medical treatment."

With fans taking to social media to say they were praying for Jagger, the band tried to dampen fears by adding that "Mick is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible."

Rolling Stone magazine reported Monday that the singer is to have <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mick-jagger-to-undergo-heart-valve-replacement-surgery-reports-207316">heart valve surgery.</a> Drudge Report said the operation would take place on Friday in New York.

Jagger himself tweeted that he was "devastated" to delay the tour of 17 shows in the US and Canada that were due to start later this month and run until June.&nbsp;

"I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can," he added. "I really hate letting you down like this."

Jagger, who has eight children, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, has maintained his energetic stage performances well into his 70s.

- 'Home in a day or two' - 
Doctors said that if the surgery goes well, Jagger could be back on his feet relatively rapidly.

Heart surgeon and US television presenter Dr Mehmet Oz said "about 10 per cent of people at his age have a problem with their aortic valve which can lead to chest pain and dizziness.

"About 50 per cent of people who have the problem will die in a couple of years if they don't have the surgery," he added in a video posted on Twitter.

He said traditionally the operation has been done with open heart surgery but "new techniques allow us to do these procedures with minimal invasion with a catheter (tube). You can sneak your way up there and replace the old value with a new one.

"This allows the person to be back home in a day or two. (It also) halves the time of recovery going back to full exercise and activity."

Oz said the other valve which also frequently requires surgery is the mitral value, which is further into the heart.

He said the procedures to repair or replace it were similar.

- Fright for fans - 
Heart valve problems had until recent years meant serious open heart surgery. But surgeons can now introduce a new artificial valve inside a stent by making a small incision in the groin and passing it through the femoral artery.

David Tillier, head of the Stones' fan club Sympathy for the Devils, told AFP that the way the news leaked out had given fans a fright.

"Clearly the medical checkup (before the tour) revealed something. But if what we are reading now is true, that is quite reassuring, because heart valve surgery is now rather commonplace."

Jagger's fellow Rolling Stones Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, who have had their share of health problems, took to Twitter to calm fears.

"A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon. Mick, we are always there for you!" Richards said.

Wood wrote, "Here's to Mick," adding a muscle emoji, and thanked fans for "your supportive messages. It means so much to us."

Rolling Stones fans around the world got a fright Monday after reports that their idol Mick Jagger was to have heart surgery later this week. The iconic British band put back the North American leg of their "No Filter" tour Saturday saying the 75-year-old rocker was to receive unspecified medical treatment.

Rolling Stones fans around the world got a fright Monday after reports that their idol Mick Jagger was to have heart surgery later this week. The iconic British band put back the North American leg of their "No Filter" tour Saturday saying the 75-year-old rocker was to receive unspecified medical treatment. There has been no official information about the veteran frontman's condition other than the group's declaration on Twitter that "Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour as he needs medical treatment." With fans taking to social media to say they were praying for Jagger, the band tried to dampen fears by adding that "Mick is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible." Rolling Stone magazine reported Monday that the singer is to have heart valve surgery. Drudge Report said the operation would take place on Friday in New York. Jagger himself tweeted that he was "devastated" to delay the tour of 17 shows in the US and Canada that were due to start later this month and run until June. "I will be working very hard to be back on stage as soon as I can," he added. "I really hate letting you down like this." Jagger, who has eight children, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, has maintained his energetic stage performances well into his 70s. - 'Home in a day or two' - Doctors said that if the surgery goes well, Jagger could be back on his feet relatively rapidly. Heart surgeon and US television presenter Dr Mehmet Oz said "about 10 per cent of people at his age have a problem with their aortic valve which can lead to chest pain and dizziness. "About 50 per cent of people who have the problem will die in a couple of years if they don't have the surgery," he added in a video posted on Twitter. He said traditionally the operation has been done with open heart surgery but "new techniques allow us to do these procedures with minimal invasion with a catheter (tube). You can sneak your way up there and replace the old value with a new one. "This allows the person to be back home in a day or two. (It also) halves the time of recovery going back to full exercise and activity." Oz said the other valve which also frequently requires surgery is the mitral value, which is further into the heart. He said the procedures to repair or replace it were similar. - Fright for fans - Heart valve problems had until recent years meant serious open heart surgery. But surgeons can now introduce a new artificial valve inside a stent by making a small incision in the groin and passing it through the femoral artery. David Tillier, head of the Stones' fan club Sympathy for the Devils, told AFP that the way the news leaked out had given fans a fright. "Clearly the medical checkup (before the tour) revealed something. But if what we are reading now is true, that is quite reassuring, because heart valve surgery is now rather commonplace." Jagger's fellow Rolling Stones Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, who have had their share of health problems, took to Twitter to calm fears. "A big disappointment for everyone but things need to be taken care of and we will see you soon. Mick, we are always there for you!" Richards said. Wood wrote, "Here's to Mick," adding a muscle emoji, and thanked fans for "your supportive messages. It means so much to us."

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