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In the summer of 2013, over 100,000 delirious fans packed into Hyde Park for two spectacular outdoor concerts to see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood do what they do best. The Stones delivered a five star performance packed full of hits such as Start Me Up, Brown Sugar, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Miss You, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, Gimme Shelter, Doom and Gloom and Sympathy for the Devil as well as one or two surprises.
Mick Jagger said: “It was a great gig…It was beautiful with the sun going down over Hyde Park. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the Rolling Stones' 50th than doing it on our home patch in front of 100,000 people on a glorious summer night…enjoy it… we certainly did." Keith Richards commented: “Coming back to Hyde Park was like a full circle being drawn, and the band were in top form. We thought what could be more appropriate than having a great summer in London!".
Former guitarist Mick Taylor – whose live debut with the Stones took place at the original 1969 Hyde Park concert – joined the band on stage to guest on the bluesy Midnight Rambler and on closing track Satisfaction, whilst long-term live band members Lisa Fischer, Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, Bernard Fowler, Bobby Keys and Tim Ries all added their inimitable flair and finesse.