Cubans get satisfaction as Rolling Stones rock Havana

[rooster59]

Cubans get satisfaction as Rolling Stones rock Havana

They’ve jumped around to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” for decades – but never before in Cuba.

The Rolling Stones staged their free concert in Havana on Friday night, opening the outdoor show with the 1960s song.

Unlike the band’s fans in Cuba today, those at the time had to listen to such music in secret or risk the wrath of the communist authorities.

“We know that years back it was hard to hear our music in Cuba, but here we are playing. I also think the times are changing,” Mick Jagger said in Spanish to a roar from the crowd.

The singer addressed the audience in Spanish throughout the event that lasted for more than two hours.

Like Cuba’s leadership, the Rolling Stones have carried on performing well beyond what most people would consider the normal retirement age.

The venue, which Cuban media had estimated could fit half a million people, was almost full.

The hundreds of thousands who turned out ranged from teenagers to pensioners who remember the Cold War era that saw the London band form only three years after the Cuban revolution.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-03-27

[JohnDodd]

No great lover of Tory boy Jagger, but even at 70 plus the Stones can still turn them on.

[Yunla]

For every Cuban Cigar you smoke, God takes one hour away from your life and gives it to Keith Richards!

[jackh]

The greatest rock band in history, made history again in Cuba. Those boys just kick ass! Looks like the Cubans had a good time.

[kinmaew]

Go Ronnie!!!

[DDbkh]

In some ways this was as meaningful Obama's visit, both brought an end to the 50 years of isolation.

50 years without seeing the Stones must have been purgatory!!

[Cats4ever]

I loved the stones until Keef met Gram Parsons and they went C&W. Still love the early rock tracks ( Gimme Shelter best of all). Personal taste folks.

[F4UCorsair]

Without doubt the greatest rock and roll band of all time, and Jagger the greatest front man.

I saw them a couple of times, the first about

1964/5....sensational performers.

[NickJ]

Yeah capitalism...how much did Mick pocket?

[gomangosteen]

Yeah capitalism...how much did Mick pocket?

I guess he got his percentage of the gate earnings from this free concert !!

[khun custard]

Where ever there is whiff of emerging democracy and a global community positive vibe - so goes the Stones

I remember their first concert in the PRC - April 8, 2006

Notable more for the excellent performance than the Shanghai ticket price and what appeared to be a 20kg sand bag falling from the stage gantry missing Richards by not more than 2 ft!

[augustwest]

Any body have set list? Would like to know what they played

[slipperylobster]

Night of the living dead... jeez.