When Gimme Shelter was recorded, early '69 or something, it was a time of war and tension, so that's reflected in this tune. It's still wheeled out when big storms happen, as they did the other week. It's been used… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
I read the most extravagant things about people who suffer and depress because of things written about them. — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
Normally I am not so violent. Everything comes from the question: Where will I die? It is a strong concern. — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
Starting off in music, the purpose of it was not to become like well known on the street and be famous. You know, I… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
Country music... doesn't bend notes in the same way, so I suppose it's very English, really. Even though it's been very Americanized, it feels… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
My father was furious with me, absolutely furious. I'm sure he wouldn't have been so mad if I'd have volunteered to join the army.… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
Iraq has lost 5 percent of its population, a number that in the U.S. would equal 14 million people. — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
People love talking about when they were young and heard Honky Tonk Women for the first time. It's quite a heavy load to carry… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
If you are British, you soon get used to people not loving you. The Irish remind us of offenses from 100 years ago. Perhaps… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
I didn't have any inhibitions. I saw Elvis and Gene Vincent, and I thought, "Well, I can do this." And I liked doing it. — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
Either we stay at home and become pillars of the community or we go out and tour. We couldn't really find any communities that… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
That's one of the good things about a lot of the young British bands, they are mixing all styles of music. I think that's… — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
Of course we're doing it for the money. We've always done it for the money. — Mick Jagger Copy Share Image
