Rolling Stones set to take over Cleveland

Flashback: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and company last played Northeast Ohio in 2002 at Gund Arena.

• The band was supposed to stop here in 2020 for its No Filter tour but canceled the show due to the pandemic.

The intrigue: Jagger and Richards are both 80 years old, and guitarist Ronnie Wood is 77.

• Yes, but: The band released its 24th studio album, "Hackney Diamonds," to rave reviews last October.

State of play: Reviews of the current tour (hilariously sponsored by AARP) have praised the Stones' 19-song set, which spans 60 years of hits.

• The 180-foot-wide stage with a lengthy runway is backed by nearly 50-foot-tall digital screens.

What they're saying: Dan DeLuca of The Philadelphia Inquirer called the show "thrilling" while praising drummer Steve Jordan, who replaced Charlie Watts, who died in 2021.

• "Watts' clean, precise style and regal mien are surely missed," DeLuca wrote, "but Jordan's muscle gives the band added juice."

Zoom in: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is hosting a Rolling Stones-themed weekend, featuring a revamped Stones exhibition starting Friday, a tailgate party Saturday and a trivia contest on Sunday.

• Venues such as Dive Bar, Southern Tier Brewing Co. and the Velvet Tango Room will also host pre-show parties Saturday.

If you go: The concert begins at 8pm with opening act Ghost Hounds. The Stones are set to perform after 9pm.

• Tickets for the concert are still available, starting at $159.

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