Jagger: Fans don’t want political lectures at concerts

Source: New York Post

“Mick Jagger says fans don’t come to concerts to hear a political lecture in the wake of Bruce Springsteen’s on-stage speeches targeting President Trump. The Rolling Stones frontman weighed in during an interview on The New York Times’ podcast Saturday after host David Marchese questioned him about Springsteen, who has repeatedly criticized President Trump during his latest tour. … ‘The bottom line of my thing really is that my job in the live music world is [for] those people that come is to have the best time they possibly can,’ Jagger said. … Jagger explained he’s not opposed to politics making their way into his music — he just prefers a lighter touch.” (07/12/26)

https://nypost.com/2026/07/12/us-news/mick-jagger-says-fans-dont-want-political-lectures-after-bruce-springsteens-anti-trump-speeches/