Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards had surgery Monday at a New Zealand hospital to relieve him of severe headaches. The rock legend has been experience pain since he fell last month while on holiday in Fiji.
According to a report published in the 'New Zealand Herald,' Richards needed the operation to treat a subdural haematoma or blood clot on the brain. The Stones' publicist would not comment on the story.
The surgery was done at Ascot Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. According to the publicist, 'The operation was a complete success and Keith is already up and talking with his family today.'
The statement said that Richards had been feeling better in recent weeks but 'after complaining of headaches yesterday, doctors thought it prudent to move ahead with a small operation to remove the pressure.'
As a result of Richards's health, the Stones have delayed the European leg of their tour. The tour will resume in June but was originally scheduled to begin May 27 in Barcelona and May 29 in Madrid. Rescheduling dates will be announced shortly.
