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Rolling Stones On Video: Mick Jagger and Tina Turner, State of Shock

Live Aid benefit concert, John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, USA, July 13 1985

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No Rolling Stones in Live Aid but Mick Jagger’s Shockwave: Funk, Fashion & Fire

Before Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood strummed through a loose, mumbled acoustic set behind Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger was lighting up the Live Aid stage in Philadelphia with a very different kind of energy. Rather than performing with the rest of the Rolling Stones, Jagger took the spotlight solo—and he made sure to own it.

Kicking things off with Lonely at the Top and Just Another Night from his then-new solo album She’s the Boss, Mick quickly reminded the crowd that he could hold a stage on his own. The vibe shifted into Stones territory with Miss You, injecting a burst of disco-infused nostalgia into the set.

Jagger Meets Tina: Sparks Fly, Skirts Rip

But the real highlight came when he invited Tina Turner to join him onstage. Together, they launched into a fiery duet of State of Shock, originally recorded by The Jacksons (with Jagger and Michael Jackson sharing vocals) They wrapped it up with an electrifying take on It’s Only Rock and Roll, during which Jagger’s frenetic stage presence literally ripped Turner’s skirt off—half on purpose, half theatrical chaos.

Interestingly, Jagger had also planned a televised transatlantic duet with David Bowie. The idea was ambitious: Mick live in Philadelphia, Bowie in London, syncing up via satellite. But due to timing and technical issues, the concept was scrapped. (They later released a video for Dancing in the Street instead)

From wardrobe drama to unmatched stage chemistry, Jagger’s solo Live Aid set proved he didn’t need the rest of the Stones to make rock history—just a mic, a legend like Tina, and the audacity to tear the house down. (Ref. Rolling Stones Live Aid)

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