‘Foreign Tongues’ by the Rolling Stones: This never gets old

Knowing when it’s time to retire is a blessing, unless your name is Mick Jagger, Keith Richards or Ron Wood. The remaining members of the Rolling Stones celebrate 64 years in the business and here they are, recording albums and considering touring if Richards’ arthritis permits. Offering some context here is a phrase from one of the great music writers, Nik Cohn. In his inspired Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom, he predicted that “the Stones are not made to grow old.” By the way, Cohn wrote that book in 1969. In 2026, the band continues to be relevant, and ready to use diabolical tools if it is necessary (and it is) like TikTok to promote their 25th album, Foreign Tongues, released on July 10. After an 18-year hiatus, the band is releasing its second album in three years with new material. Jagger turns 83 at the end of July, Richards reaches the same milestone in December, and the youngest, Wood, will officially become an octogenarian next year. None of the three thought they would live this long, but since they’re here, they don’t intend to contemplate the triumphs of their past from the comfort of their mansions.

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