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June 3, 2014: The Rolling Stones’ Historic Visit to Jerusalem
Even though their concert in Tel Aviv was still more than a day away, the Stones took some time off on in the afternoon of June 3 to visit Jerusalem’s Western Wall, a must-see attraction for any foreign traveler. The Stones’ private plane, which was decorated with the band’s name and logo, had landed in Israel on Monday night. The band’s first trip to Israel came before a highly anticipated performance for 50,000 fans on Wednesday night at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park. Charlie, Ronnie and Chuck Leavell were all present to witness Judaism’s holiest site; Leavell was even captured in a photo putting a note at the Kotel as is customary while wearing a kipa.
Mick Jagger’s Mediterranean Adventure and a Caesarea Mix-Up
As for Mick, he reportedly took some time to explore Israel’s Mediterranean coast during the Rolling Stones’ 2014 visit, making a stop at the ancient Roman ruins in Caesarea. He shared a photo of himself standing among the ruins, with the Caesarea power plant visible in the distance—a mix of ancient history and modern industry. While there, Jagger referred to the site’s famed Herodian theater as an “amphitheater.” Though a common slip, it’s a bit surprising coming from someone so familiar with concert venues. Technically, an amphitheater is a fully circular or oval structure, like the one Pink Floyd famously used for their live performance in Pompeii in 1972. Still, the moment offered a rare and human glimpse of the legendary frontman enjoying a bit of sightseeing before hitting the stage.
Around 1,000 tourists flew in on Monday to attend the concert on Wednesday, and the band arrived with a 70-person entourage, at least 100 more technical and support staff, and other guests. The arrivals were referred to as the “Rolling Stones airlift” by Israeli television news anchors. A number of organizations and even other musicians had urged the band to postpone the “historic” concert, but they went ahead with it. (Ref. The Rolling Stones Jerusalem)
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