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The Rolling Stones live in San Jose 2013

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By 2013 most bands celebrating 50 years would probably settle for nostalgia, a greatest-hits package, and maybe matching jackets nobody asked for. But The Rolling Stones turned their San Jose concert into a gloriously unpredictable rock circus instead. It’s All Over Now exploded with John Fogerty, while Bonnie Raitt added fiery soul to Let It Bleed. Then came Mick Taylor uring Satisfaction. The result was less a routine tour stop and more a reminder that classic rock survives by refusing to behave like a museum piece.

May 8, 2013: HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA, USA
Get Off Of My Cloud/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Paint It Black/It’s All Over Now/Gimme Shelter/No Expectations/Let It Bleed/Emotional Rescue/Bitch/One More Shot/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Before They Make Me Run/Happy/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Start Me Up/Tumbling Dice/Brown Sugar/Sympathy For The Devil/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/ Satisfaction
*With special guests John Fogerty on It’s All Over Now, Bonnie Raitt on Let It Bleed and the San Jose State University Choraliers on You Can’t Always Get What You Want
All photos from the IORR site

Surprise Guests Shine in San Jose: Stones Keep Fans Guessing, Legends Unite for a Night of Timeless Rock

At their San Jose stop on May 8 during the ’50 and Counting’ tour, The Rolling Stones proved that even after five decades they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. With a 22-song setlist packed with crowd-pleasing classics, the band delivered more than just hits — they brought a dose of spontaneity that thrilled fans old and new.

Before the night’s tenth song even played, two unexpected guests electrified the stage: Bonnie Raitt and John Fogerty. Fogerty was the first to appear, helping the Stones blaze through It’s All Over Now in a performance cheekily captured by an eager fan. Not long after, Raitt emerged with her signature slide guitar, adding soulful flair to Let It Bleed. While both artists have previously collaborated with the Stones, their appearances added fresh life to familiar tunes.

Later in the show, former bandmate Mick Taylor took the spotlight for a powerful rendition of I Can’t Get No Satisfaction — his first time performing it live since 1973. Despite reportedly slow ticket sales for the tour, the Stones continue to pack their concerts with surprises, making each night feel like a one-of-a-kind celebration of rock history.

Read more:
The Rolling Stones HP Pavilion, San Jose CA, USA, Wednesday May 8, 2013 (from IORR)
John Fogerty y Bonnie Raitt con The Rolling Stones en San José (from Dirty Rock)
Rolling Stones Concert — HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA 05-08-13 (from For All Events)
2013-05-08 (WITH THE ROLLING STONES), San Jose CA, HP Pavilion (from GimmeMT.com)
Rolling Stones Joined by Mick Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and John Fogerty at San Jose Concert (from Ultimate Classic Rock)
50 and Counting with the Rolling Stones in San Jose (from Life in a Skillet)

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