In a charming display of London life, Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally opted for public transport over a private car for a romantic night out. The rocker, 78, and Sally, 47, were spotted navigating the packed London Underground on Tuesday, heading to the theatre for a date.
A Rock Star Commute
Sally Wood shared a playful video of their journey on Instagram, zooming in on their faces as they squeezed onto the busy Tube. She captioned the clip, 'No time for Christmas traffic!' The couple were en route to see a celebrated production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons at Wyndham's Theatre, starring Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston.
The play originally debuted at the National Theatre in November 2017, enjoyed a run on Broadway, and returned to London's West End last month. For one of the world's most famous guitarists, it was a refreshingly normal way to travel to an evening of culture.
Stones Put Brakes on Major Tour Plans
The low-key outing coincides with significant news for Rolling Stones fans. The band has shelved plans for a major stadium tour of the UK and Europe after guitarist Keith Richards expressed reservations.
According to sources, the veteran rockers were considering a four-month tour in the new year, having already turned down a similar run proposed for 2025. This would have included a lucrative show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and several summer dates.
While travel and logistics were factors, the primary reason is understood to be 81-year-old Keith Richards. A source told The Sun: 'When they properly sat down to discuss the tour, Keith said he didn’t think he could commit and wasn’t keen on a big stadium tour for over four months.'
This follows the band's decision to step away from the stage throughout 2025. Separate sources confirmed: 'The band were looking to tour earlier this year but couldn’t make it work either. It’s hard for their fans but The Stones will get back onstage when they’re good and ready.'
The End of an Era for Live Performances?
The proposed shows would have been their first since their blockbuster 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour in the United States. That tour, launched after their album of the same name, was a monumental success:
- It spanned 20 concerts across North America.
- It sold a staggering 880,000 tickets.
- It earned the band a reported $235 million.
Lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe, who worked on the lavish tour, praised the band's authenticity, telling Rolling Stone magazine: 'This band is really authentic... You will never know when the Stones are going to do their last performance. None of us will.'
Despite the touring pause, the band's creative engine is still running. In June, core members Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood were reportedly recording new music at Metropolis Studios in West London. For now, fans will have to cherish moments like Ronnie's Tube ride, a humble interlude in a legendary rock and roll story.
