# Ronnie Wood: Keith Richards wants Rolling Stones to take break

> Keith Richards says Rolling Stones need break from touring due to arthritis.
- Title: Ronnie Wood: Keith Richards wants Rolling Stones to take break
- Summary: Keith Richards says Rolling Stones need break from touring due to arthritis. Keith Richards wants Rolling Stones to pause touring for a period due to…
- Keywords: rolling stones, keith richards, ronnie wood, arthritis, touring break, foreign tongues album, Guitar World
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/ronnie-wood-says-keith-richards-wants-the-rolling-stones-to-take-a-break-from-touring
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:13:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rolling stones, keith richards, ronnie wood, arthritis, touring break, foreign tongues album
## Rolling Stones new album
The Rolling Stones released Foreign Tongues, a late-career album produced by Andrew Watt.
## Keith Richards' arthritis
Keith Richards said arthritis affects his playing, requiring a wider fingerboard for comfort.

> Well, I do have arthritis and very large knuckles, they don't hurt, but it does get in the way sometimes. I'm going for a wider fingerboard for that reason.
## Ronnie Wood's statement
Ronnie Wood said Keith Richards is road weary and wants a break from touring for a bit.

> Because he's a bit road weary at the moment. He said, 'I don't want to do any more touring - for a bit, you know?'
## Upcoming Rolling Stones show
Ronnie Wood is playing a show in Buenos Aires tonight, November 6, 2026.
## Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025
Ronnie Wood's Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025 was released on September 26, 2026.
## Keith Richards' future plans
Keith Richards says he will talk the Rolling Stones into action for his future plans.

> I sit on 'em, no, I do have one of those hand pumps, you know. I'm really lax, quite honestly.
## Key takeaway

Keith Richards wants Rolling Stones to pause touring for a period due to arthritis, with Ronnie Wood confirming they await his decision.