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Mick Jagger Shuns Political Lectures, Prioritizes Pure Music

7/12/2026

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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger said on July 11’s The Interview podcast that he avoids lecturing about politics.
He said his job is to give concertgoers a great experience.
He likened concerts to sports events, urging non-musical distractions be shut out so fans focus on music.
He noted expectations differ by event, naming 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Glastonbury, and added a political verse to “Rough and Twisted”.

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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger said on July 11’s The Interview podcast that he avoids lecturing about politics.
He said his job is to give concertgoers a great experience.
He likened concerts to sports events, urging non-musical distractions be shut out so fans focus on music.
He noted expectations differ by event, naming 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Glastonbury, and added a political verse to “Rough and Twisted”.