Aftershow News: 15th September 2003

Rolling Stones , Wembley Arena ,15 Sept 2003. Aftershow party at Shepherds Bush Pavillion. It is funny what rubbish you read in the papers. Only a couple of days ago they were slagging Mick Jagger for going to bed early after a gig. I thought the 2 parties in Paris were lavish but this really was the full monty. I have never seen so much food at a bands party ever . There were tables of it and the waiters were bringing out fresh stuff every few minutes. There are about 400 guests here tonight inc Jeff Beck , Vic Reeves , Bob Geldof , Howard Marks (Mr Nice ) you are greeted by foot soldiers and girls dressed as nurses , champers everywhere. A tunnel of inflatable rubber lips . A big band play 2 jazz swing sets and a DJ spins some sounds as well. People dressed in wacky costumes to entertain. Mick Jagger is on the dancefloor , his girlfriend does not seem to be here tonight. All the members of The Stones backing band are here but Keith, Ronnie and Charlie are nowhere to be seen . Mick Jagger left at 2.30am ,we left at 4am and the party was due to finish at 6am . Bearing in mind it was a Monday night as well .Superb. Mick Jagger may be getting on a bit but on stage and off stage he has more energy than most other musicians half his age.

Posted 15th September 2003