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Jagger: My Job is Making You Forget Problems
12 Jul
Summary
- Musician's aim is to help audiences forget troubles.
- Jagger inserts political verses subtly into songs.
- Political comments on stage have led to backlash.
Mick Jagger, renowned as the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, recently discussed his approach to live performances in an interview. He stated that his main objective as an entertainer is to provide concertgoers with an enjoyable experience, allowing them to escape their worries for the duration of the show.
Jagger also revealed his technique of weaving political and social commentary into songs, often within verses about personal relationships. He acknowledged that while he enjoys this creative approach, he understands that audiences generally prefer not to hear entire songs dedicated to political discourse. He has faced repercussions from on-stage political remarks.
Specifically, comments made about Governor Jeff Landry at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival led to a public exchange on social media. The governor responded humorously, referencing a Rolling Stones song. Jagger's band, The Rolling Stones, was formed in London in 1962 and has released numerous albums and singles throughout their career.
