Taking the stage at MetLife Stadium on a breezy May 23rd, The Rolling Stones delivered what can only be described as an inhuman display of energy and musical prowess. With a sold-out crowd of over 82,000 roaring, they kicked off with the classic ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’. From that moment on, it was clear there would be no farewells here.
Memorable Moments
The show spanned six decades of rock ‘n’ roll history. Mick Jagger’s dedication of ‘Gimme Shelter’ to the Garden State struck a chord with local fans. Mick Jagger dedicated “Gimme Shelter” to the Garden State as the Rolling Stones performed their “50 and Counting” concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Thursday.
An electrifying rendition of ‘Shattered’, saw Mick Jagger at his hip-swiveling, finger-flailing finest, while Keith Richards found his groove, flashing smiles to his bandmates. An even more memorable moment was when special guest Florence Welch joined for ‘Gimme Shelter’, mesmerizing with her powerhouse vocals.
The Setlist That Rocked
The band dived deep into their catalog, touching nearly every era. The opening trio of ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’, ‘This May Be The Last Time’, and a stunning Ron Wood nailed “Paint it Black” on electric sitar
, reminded longtime fans of why they fell in love with the Stones in the first place.
Acknowledging Tough Times
The band didn’t just play music; they connected with the audience on a deeper level. Keith Richards praised New Jerseyans’ resilience post-storm and urged everyone to keep on trucking.Keith Richards said the group admired the way New Jerseyans were hanging tough after the storm and he told them to “keep on trucking.”
No Farewells Just Yet
Despite whispers about this possibly being a swan song tour for one of rock’s most enduring acts, no such declaration was made. Indeed, the sheer ferocity of their set list —which also featured new tunes like ‘Angry’— and their unyielding stamina suggests there’s plenty more gas left in their tank.
As one fan aptly put it, They still got it. The crowd still loves it. Mick is Mick, and Keith is Keith. They came to rock and they did.
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