Sources: Rolling Stones Not Performing at Coachella

By Ben Westhoff Fri., Jan. 18 2013 at 3:08 PM

According to sources, the Rolling Stones will not perform at Coachella, despite rumors to the contrary.

In December, Coachella was briefly listed as a tour stop for the band on their app, fueling speculation that they would headline the festival.

Then there was a lineup "leak," which turned out to be fake. (These, however, are the funniest fake Coachella posters.)

More recently a picture of what people thought was a rock* popped up on the Coachella Facebook page.

One of our sources, a concert industry insider who asked not to be identified, says that negotiations were broken off over a money dispute.

The official lineup announcement is expected soon.

*Below: The actual identity of that "rock"

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Brock Munson

good news

Glen En

Never was the hugest Stones fan nor would the majority of old and conservative Stones fans mix well with the Coachella crowd. However, they are legends with a great catalog and great live show, and Coachella would be the best way to enjoy them.

Aaron Mendoza

Don't give a shit

Gabe Hernandez

bowie's album comes out mid march, around a month before the festival. My money's on the Thin White Duke being there.

Aaron Hernandez

Kurt cobain said rock n roll would be over(dead) in 20 years...that was about twenty years ago...anybody know anything cool out there that isn't hipsterd out?

María Eugenia Sáez

the Slowing Stones

Kenneth Hinegardner

maybe it's past their bedtimes?

Enrique Del Castillo

If that means Bowie is in, I'll take it lightly.

Justin Gutierrez

good news and it was polo ball since its a polo field.

Alex Starski

It's a polo ball in a polo field. Stop living in denial!

Randy Armenta

Coachella posted a picture of a rolling stone on the polo field. They'll be there cocksuckers.

Suzie Stone

does this mean they ARE???

Luis F. Alonso

I'd say it's hoax, and they'll most likely be there without a doubt. Unless Keith Richards dies of a stroke or something, but that is highly unlikely because everyone already knows that The Rolling Stones will still survive after the end of time.