Rolling Stones first band to play new Wembley

The Rolling Stones are to tour again - and will be the first band to play the new Wembley Stadium.

The veteran rockers will hit the road in 2006 and will make history with the final gig at the £750million venue in North London.

A stadium source said "The Stones are determined to tour again in 2006.

"They will warm up in Toronto and have their homecoming at Wembley. It has been planned so they will be the first band to play at the new stadium.

"In front of 90,000 people the noise will be deafening. It will be such a special experience for the fans and the band. Their last tour was to celebrate 40 years together and they enjoyed it so much they all feel they have another left in them.

"People might joke about them being wrinkly old blokes but they are still one of the best - if not the best - rock 'n' roll group out there.

"The atmosphere will be electric and Mick and the boys can't wait."