Cubans get satisfaction as Rolling Stones rock Havana

Cubans get satisfaction as Rolling Stones rock Havana
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They’ve jumped around to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” for decades – but never before in Cuba. The Rolling Stones staged their free concert in Havana on

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They’ve jumped around to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” for decades – but never before in Cuba.

The Rolling Stones staged their free concert in Havana on Friday night, opening the outdoor show with the 1960s song.

Unlike the band’s fans in Cuba today, those at the time had to listen to such music in secret or risk the wrath of the communist authorities.

“We know that years back it was hard to hear our music in Cuba, but here we are playing. I also think the times are changing,” Mick Jagger said in Spanish to a roar from the crowd.

The singer addressed the audience in Spanish throughout the event that lasted for more than two hours.

Rolling Stones tell giant crowd 'times are changing' at Cuba debut https://t.co/y6IbNoUCWo

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) 26 mars 2016

Like Cuba’s leadership, the Rolling Stones have carried on performing well beyond what most people would consider the normal retirement age.

The venue, which Cuban media had estimated could fit half a million people, was almost full.

The hundreds of thousands who turned out ranged from teenagers to pensioners who remember the Cold War era that saw the London band form only three years after the Cuban revolution.

Thank you Cuba for an incredible, unforgettable show! It was wonderful to see all of you! Photos D Hogan#StonesCubapic.twitter.com/bhM9zCf6gE

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) 26 March 2016

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