Stones may play festival

Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has revealed he is planning to persuade the rest of the band to headline Glastonbury this year…

Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has revealed he is planning to persuade the rest of the band to headline Glastonbury this year.

The rockers - Wood (65) Mick Jagger (69) Keith Richards (69) and drummer Charlie Watts (71) - performed a series of live concerts last year to mark their 50th anniversary.

Wood admitted he was keen to play at the festival, and is determined to get the other Stones on board.

Asked about Glastonbury he said: "Wouldn't it be nice? We've got a meeting next month and that's going to be my first question to them. It's something I've always been interested in. I'm going to twist their arms." - (PA)

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