NEW ORLEANS — Mick Jagger is preparing for surgery to replace a valve in heart, according to a report by Rolling Stone magazine Monday.
The legendary Rolling Stones frontman is expected to make a full recovery and return to touring this summer, the report says.
But what does it mean for all those that bought tickets to see the Stones' cancelled show at this years New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival?
Jazz Fest organizers responded to an Eyewitness interview request with a statement that says in part:
"We'll make an official announcement once information is available."
Another on their website: "Details about the musical lineup for May 2nd will be announced as soon as they're finalized" and "information regarding ticket refunds is forthcoming."
"People need to adjust their expectations a bit because the bottom line is there's no equivalent act to The Rolling Stones," said Keith Spera.
Spera, music writer for The New Orleans Advocate, said the other acts will most likely go on, but organizers are no doubt scrambling to get a backup.
"No, I don't think they'll cancel that day at all," he said. "They'll adjust the timing of some of their acts and they'll book a headliner to close out Acura. And that's going to depend on who's available."
As festival organizers remain tight-lipped as they create a concrete plan, names like Bruce Springsteen, U2, even Beyonce are going around the public.
"I think you would need a comparable act," said one fan.
Those may not be likely due to scheduling and the short notice may prove equally challenging. And while there's sadness the Stones won't be at the festival, some say with more than 600 other acts, they still have satisfaction the 50th anniversary will be a great one.
"The thing about the festival is that we've been doing it all our lives," one fan said. "So it's mixed into our cultural blood and that's what we do."