July 12th 2024.
As the Rolling Stones took the stage in Vancouver on Friday evening, lead singer Mick Jagger decided to engage with the crowd and make a comment about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. However, his attempt quickly backfired as he was met with a wave of boos from the audience.
Undeterred, Mick continued by saying, "We love your Mr. Trudeau," but his words were drowned out by the loud disapproval from the crowd. Trying to make light of the situation, Mick joked, "I mean, his family's always been such big fans of our band," referring to Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau, who famously partied with the Stones in the 1970s after divorcing Justin's father.
Realizing that his comment was not well-received, Mick quickly changed the subject from politics to football, congratulating the Canadian soccer team on their recent success in the Copa America tournament. The crowd's reaction shifted from boos to cheers, and the tension dissipated.
Unfortunately, the evening took a tragic turn as a 65-year-old woman passed away in the audience from a heart attack. The paramedics were called, but it was too late. The BC Place spokesperson confirmed that the woman had a pre-existing health issue and her death was not a result of any crime.
Despite the somber moment, the Rolling Stones continued to perform for the 54,000 fans in attendance, playing their classic hits like "Satisfaction," "Paint it, Black," and "Gimme Shelter." The legendary rockers also delighted fans with their latest album, "Hackney Diamonds," which was released in 2023, over 60 years after the band first formed.
But it wasn't just their new music that had the crowd buzzing. In a special moment, the Stones invited soul singer Irma Thomas on stage to perform their cover of "Time Is On My Side," which was first recorded by Thomas in 1963. Mick shared with the audience that it was the first time they had played the song since 1998 and credited Thomas as the inspiration behind their version.
Excited to have Thomas join them on stage, Mick said, "The lady that did the song first, she's the Soul Queen of New Orleans! I'd like to bring out on stage now to sing the song with us, here she is, Miss Irma Thomas!" The crowd erupted in applause as the two music icons sang together.
In the end, despite some ups and downs, it was a memorable night for the Rolling Stones and their fans in Vancouver. And as always, if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you.
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