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The Rolling Stones unveiled details of their biggest tour in six years on Wednesday (April 3), playing dates in North America and Britain after a return to the stage last year celebrating 50 years in music.
The band said they would kick off their "50 and Counting" tour in Los Angeles on an unspecified date but would then play Oakland, California on May 5 and eight other cities including Toronto and London, UK.
The veteran rockers first sparked rumours about more concerts after sell-out dates last year in Paris, London and the United States with a March 29th post on their website that said "5 Days & Counting..."
