Start us up!

"Are you ready? asks Ron Wood. He adds, "We're ready."

The Rolling Stones announced this morning that they are returning to the stage later this year, with four concerts, two in Newark and two in London. "Two cities that know how to rock and roll," say the band.

Band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Wood, who celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first gig at a bash earlier this year, revealed their plans in a video message this morning.

The Stones will roll into London's 02 Arena on Nov. 25 and 29, and they'll play Newark's Prudential Center on Dec. 13 and 15.

USA Today