Here's one news clip:

ABC was the first network to impose a five-second tape delay on the Super Bowl, although it said the changes to the Stones’ show were made by the NFL and its producers. The sensitivity no doubt reflects a lingering reaction to Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction two years ago.

The Stones probably didn’t mind, either. It brought a little rock ’n’ roll danger to the ultimate “safe” gig and — if they’re lucky — it distracted attention from their mediocre show.

Jagger, at age 62, is still a force of nature, strutting and dancing across a stage designed as a replica of their famed wagging tongue logo. The band’s performance felt ragged — they seemed just warming up during the opening “Start Me Up,” and a three-song set affords no such luxury.

The Stones chose three tough rockers, including the best song from their well-received recent album and one of their most enduring hits.

“Here’s one we could have done at Super Bowl I,” Jagger wryly said in introducing “Satisfaction.”

It was their best, most energetic effort, and ended with Jagger blowing a kiss to the audience. But unlike U2’s performance four years ago at the Super Bowl, their set was not an example of a band at its peak rising to the majesty of the event.

This guy wasn't impressed.....

Ya can always find one moaning old plank out there......

and for those of us in the "setlist complainers" camp, something positive:

the Stones played a show where one-third of the entire performance consisted of "new" material



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2006-02-06 17:59 by Gazza.

or they only played one new song during the whole show.....

..amd the show was two-thirds warhorses!!

yeah, I guess you could look at it THAT way...lol

They were fantastic! Better than their concerts! loved the stage and my 3 little kids danced too! What a great performance!