They are old enough to be the grandfathers of many of the revellers who will be at this year’s Glastonbury festival.
But last night it was confirmed that the Rolling Stones will headline at the world-famous music event in June.
Sir Mick Jagger, 69, Keith Richards, 69, Ronnie Wood, 65, and drummer Charlie Watts, 71, marked the band’s 50th anniversary last year with sellout concerts in London and New York.
Big hit: The Rolling Stones have been announced as a headline act at GlastonburyAnd after Wood said it was his mission to take the festival season by storm this summer, the Stones are all set to play Glastonbury for the first time.
The band was criticised over the price of tickets for last year’s shows which cost between £106 and £406, with a VIP package at £950.
In comparison, the £205 cost of a Glastonbury ticket seems almost a bargain way to see them.
The festival is already sold out, however, with tickets going in a record one hour and 40 minutes when they went on sale last October.
Veterans: Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagge make their debut at Glastonbury on June 29
Will it be their last? There is speculation that the performance at the festival will be their last ever appearance togetherLast night Jagger said: ‘Can’t wait to play Glastonbury. I have my wellies and my yurt.’
Around 200 performers will appear over three days. The Arctic Monkeys will star on the Friday, and Mumford & Sons on the Sunday.
Other acts include Elvis Costello, Dizzee Rascal, country star Kenny Rogers and someone the Stones know well – their former bass player Bill Wyman with his band the Rhythm Kings.
Rockers: Mumford & Sons and the Arctic Monkeys have also been announced as headline acts
Who's hitting the stage: The full line-up reveals who will perform on which stage