The Rolling Stones to keep on rocking

The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood says he will keep touring "until he drops".

The rocker - who launched a new collection of his paintings at the Scream gallery in London last night (24.08.06) - insists playing live is still a passion for him even after being involved in the music business for over four decades.

He told BANG Showbiz: "I love it. It's tiring but I love it. I'll keep rocking for as long as I can... until I drop."

Ronnie, 59, recently revealed how, after years of hell-raising, the band are now all well behaved on tour.

The guitarist - who is a reformed alcoholic - told Britain's Independent newspaper: "Keith still has a few drinks, but even he has been watching himself recently. Charlie doesn't touch anything now, and Mick will only have a glass of wine on a night off.

"The show we played in Paris, I was straight as a die. It did feel weird not to be hiding behind alcohol or dope, but being focused was good."