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Rolling Stones on video: Super Bowl 2006 press conference
On February 5, 2006, The Rolling Stones performed a three-song set during the Super Bowl halftime show in Detroit. While the performance made headlines, the band later voiced their frustration over the NFL’s decision to lower Mick Jagger’s microphone during Start Me Up, cutting off the infamous line, “you make a dead man come.” Another lyrical casualty came from their then-new track Rough Justice, where a cheeky barnyard reference to “cocks” mysteriously vanished from the broadcast. Prior to the show, the band held a press conference, setting the stage for what would become one of the most talked-about Super Bowl halftime moments.
When Rock Legends Meet Football: A Super Bowl Press Moment
Because nothing screams “family-friendly halftime show” like The Rolling Stones, right? In 2006, the NFL made the genius decision to bring the world’s most iconic rock ‘n’ roll band to center stage for Super Bowl XL. But before the amps were plugged in and Jagger started strutting, we were treated to a delightfully awkward press conference. Picture it: journalists firing questions that ranged from the overly enthusiastic to the utterly pointless, while the band — looking impressively unbothered — played along like seasoned professionals. Mick Jagger, always the charming ringleader, teased the idea of controversy (because what’s a Stones show without a little pushback?). Keith Richards looked like he just woke up, and Charlie Watts gave off “I’m only here so I don’t get fined” vibes. Meanwhile, Ronnie Wood, the newest Stone at the time, looked like he was still deciding if this was all a brilliant prank. Ah, peak press conference energy.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Meets the NFL Playbook
The band answered questions about setlists, censorship, and whether their wrinkles might offend sensitive viewers. One journalist asked if they’d tone things down. Jagger, with the perfect amount of British mischief, said something like, “We’re going to be as polite as we can be.” Translation? Expect chaos, but with better lighting. The band made it clear they were going to deliver a proper Stones experience — even if that meant the NFL had to hover its finger over the censor button.
Legacy of a Legendary Performance
Despite the media circus, The Rolling Stones delivered a killer halftime show that fans still talk about. And if the press conference proved anything, it’s that rock ‘n’ roll doesn’t do dress rehearsals — not even for the Super Bowl.
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