Yes! Rolling Stones Ride Roughshod Over China’s Censors
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs in the 8,000-seat Shanghai Grand
Stage in Shanghai, China, on Saturday.
Image source: MSNBC / Greg Baker / AP
Stage in Shanghai, China, on Saturday.
Image source: MSNBC / Greg Baker / AP
A Reuters newswire article, via MSNBC, reports that:
The Rolling Stones rode roughshod over China’s censors during their first show in the communist country on Saturday, serenading a largely foreign crowd with songs about Satan, sleaze bags and serial killers.More here.
Much was made before their Shanghai show of a ban on playing five songs, including concert standards “Honky Tonk Women,” and “Brown Sugar.” But they managed to toss a few risque tunes into their two-hour set at the Shanghai Grand Stage.
“It’s nice to be here, the first time we’ve played in China,” Mick Jagger told the boisterous 8,000-strong crowd, as the Stones made their China debut after two failed attempts dating as far back as 1980. “It’s fantastic,” he said.
posted by Fergie @ 4/08/2006 12:52:00 PM
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