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Rolling Stones quotes: Tina Turner on The Stones

TINA & THE STONES: CHARM AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL (BUT WE LIKE IT)
Tina Turner’s first run-in with Mick Jagger was pure madness — he barged into her dressing room, grinning, and gushed, “I love how you girls dance!” From that moment, it was clear: the Stones lived on chaos and charm. But behind the wild energy was real friendship. For Tina, being around Mick and the guys felt like family — loud, unpredictable, and unforgettable. Classic rock mayhem with a whole lot of heart.

“My first experience with him was when Mick Jagger walked in the dressing room without knocking, and he says, ‘I love how you girls dance’. Often he would come into the dressing room but we were always prepared because we never knew when he was coming in, but that’s how Mick is. The guys are like brothers; we’re friends, so I felt fine there with them. Such a stage, and that many people… It was the first time I thought, ‘How do you work to that many people?’ “

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Tina Turner on Rock Royalty

Tina Turner’s memories of The Rolling Stones are equal parts awe and amusement. She recalls her first encounter with Mick Jagger as a mix of charm and chaos: he strolled into the dressing room unannounced, flashed a grin, and said, “I love how you girls dance.” It was the kind of spontaneous, unpredictable energy that defined the Stones—always a little wild, always unforgettable. Tina knew to expect the unexpected, and yet the warmth and camaraderie of the band made it easy to feel at home. The group dynamic was tight-knit, almost like family, with Mick at the center orchestrating both the music and the mayhem.

Onstage with The Stones

Standing on a massive stage in front of thousands, Tina was struck by the sheer scale and intensity of a Stones performance. “How do you work to that many people?” she wondered, as the energy from the crowd and the band collided. From backstage laughs to full-throttle concerts, her connection with the Stones blended professional respect with personal warmth. Years later, that bond became legendary, marking a unique chapter in rock history. Tina Turner didn’t just witness rock icons—she shared moments with them, learning firsthand the charisma, chaos, and brotherly camaraderie that made The Rolling Stones unforgettable.

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