Rolling Stones Confirm IOW

• 21st Mar 2007

The Rolling Stones will headline this summer's Isle Of Wight Festival, it has been confirmed. .

The rock'n'roll legends are expected to top the bill on the final evening of the event, making their first UK festival appearance in around 30 years.

The Stones are also set to announce plans for a show in St Petersburg this August, marking their first gig in Russia, according to reports emerging today.

Jagger and co will play the Sunday night headline slot at the 50,000 capacity IOW 2007, alongside fellow headliners Snow Patrol and Muse.

Ash, The Feeling, Kasabian, Amy Winehouse, Keane, The Fratellis, James Morrison and Paolo Nutini are also confirmed, claims Music Week.

The Rolling Stones last played a UK festival in August 1976, at the Knebworth Fair, alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren and 10cc.

(source:music-news)