Mick Taylor discusses reuniting with Rolling Stones for '50 and Counting' shows

BY: CARLA HAY

So far, the shows (which are in celebration of the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary) have only been in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. There were also two "warm-up" concerts (one public, one private) at small venues in Paris before the tour started. There has been ongoing speculation that the Rolling Stones will announce more tour dates in 2013. Until an official announcement is made, it will continue to be speculation.
Taylor quit the Rolling Stones shortly before the band's 1975 tour. Ronnie Wood ("on loan" from the Faces) replaced Taylor on the tour. After the Faces broke up, Wood became a permanent member of the Rolling Stones.
For years, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards would insult Taylor in interviews because he said it was unforgivable for Taylor to quit the Stones. But in 2011, Richards mended his relationship with Taylor, who was invited to be part of a London jam session with the band in December of that year. Former Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman was also invited to be a part of the sessions. Photos and video footage from those sessions have not been made public.