In honor of their 50th anniversary, The Rolling Stones played Hyde Park twice in the summer of 2013. Who would have thought that in the summer of 1969 when the group put on a legendary performance in the same London park? More than 40 years later, The Stones are more popular than ever. It is estimated that in 2013 the group attracted a quarter to half a million visitors to Hyde Park, even though
… the concerts were not free this time, as in 1969. The differences with that time are very large anyway. The show is set up a lot bigger and the group is no longer afraid of such a crowd. The nerves and technical problems of 1969 no longer arise. Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Charlie have many more hits on the set list and entertain the audience like a well-oiled machine. Can they also surprise? In addition to guest appearances by a children's choir and ex-guitarist Mick Taylor - a nod to his debut at the historic concert in 1969 - there are few magical moments on these CDs. For that, the bonus DVD has to be set up, which is much more impressive thanks to the visual spectacle. (JE)more
