Jagger says Stones aren't too old

Singer Mick Jagger has rebutted rumours that The Rolling Stones are too old to be touring.

Rock legend Mick Jagger has again rubbished suggestions that The Rolling Stones are too old to be touring.

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According to contactmusic.com, Jagger says the advancing years actually help the band's music.

The band just began their 18-month tour called 'A Bigger Bang' tour in Boston. Jagger insists the concerts will be their best yet since the band and the music have matured with age.

He says, "We wouldn't tour unless someone said, 'Look, there are a lot of people who want to see you.' If you have creative energy age doesn't matter.

"The Rolling Stones kept their creative forces, maybe because we don't make records every 10 minutes. When you're young, you tend to be angry a lot. Later, you're able to express diverse emotions. I do draw from my life."

Guitarist Keith Richards adds, "They wonder why we're still here. Well why not? We're a great band. We love to play. If there's that many people who love to hear us, what's the beef?"