Satisfaction.
There are good bands, there are bad bands, and then there are those bands who are so good they make the otherwise good bands look like seven shades of shit. The Rolling Stones are of this latter category. They are, without question, the best live band I have ever seen, and am likely to see. I was a bit skeptical going in, but oh mercy was I shown what for. You can't argue with those songs anyway, but when they're done live with the full energy of the band and the undivided attention of tens of thousands of fans, there's just nothing else like it. They began with a rollicking "Start Me Up" and didn't let up until the closing strains of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" almost two hours later. Mick Jagger is a consumate showman, and he was surrounded by a band of more than able musicians. I sit here firmly convinced that the Stones are the greatest live band on the planet. Well worth the exorbitant price of admission. And the dancing 40somethings were an added entertainment bonus...
The picture was taken with my phone, hence the crappy quality. I had an amazing seat, and the Stones were much bigger than ants. Especially when the platform stage slid across the MCI Center and was closer to me. They were at least kitten size at that point. But the big screen helped...
Oh, and Ronny Wood is still pretty hot. And a quote from Keith Richards: "It's nice to be back in Washington. (pause) It's nice to be anywhere."
posted by my love is bigger than your love @ 9:30 AM
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