Stones giving plants (apple, rose, banana) to the common people
Date: March 29, 2008 09:31
The Stones are sthe new Ceasars, ain't they?
So they give fruits to the common women and men, like in the old time in Rome.
Episode 1, from the movie: Hyde Park 1969, during the pre-show, the Stones are chatting in a kind of caravan. Fans are oustide, and they are also talking to the Stones through a semi open window. Someone asks something, and Charlie politely picks a neat apple, then pass it through the window to the fans.
Episode 2, from STP book: on stage during the US tour 1972. As ususal, Mick throws rose petals to the crowd during Street Fighting Man. But a roadie made a filthy joke and put in the petal cups some animal guts. So an upset fan at the front row retaliates, and throw back a chicken liver to Mick.
Episode 3, first hand: Paris Olympia 2003: A not-too-sober Ronnie eats a half banana on stage, then presents the remaining half banana to someone in the audience with a bow. Next to Wood, Mick pokes fun: "What a generosity! What a gesture!". This was pretty DISGUSTING. Would you have eaten this pretty-seasoned-bitten-by-Wood banana?