Touring pianist Chuck Leavell and a spokesperson recently shared that the band has nearly completed its second album with Watt. While Richards' health limits touring prospects, the group remains committed to recording and open to future live performances when feasible.

The Rolling Stones have abandoned plans for their first tour in two years – reportedly because 82-year-old guitarist Keith Richards wasn’t up to it.

An American music critic said Keith Richards, who turns 82 on Thursday, told his bandmates Mick Jagger, 82, and Ronnie Wood, 78, he couldn’t commit to the trek at this time.