The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has expressed his views on the role of performers in the music world, stating that their priority should be to give audiences a break from their everyday worries and politics.
In a recent interview on a popular podcast, Jagger was asked about Bruce Springsteen's approach to his current tour, which has seen the singer repeatedly lambast President Trump.
Jagger noted that concertgoers want to escape the outside world and have a good time, comparing attending a concert to watching a sporting event.
"For two hours or whatever it is, to forget all their problems and the problems of the world and their mortgages and whatever, just to give them the best time they can have," Jagger said.
The 82-year-old musician emphasized the importance of adapting to each audience, rather than treating every crowd the same.
"Your job is to make them have the best time they possibly can," he said.
Jagger's comments come after Springsteen's high-profile attacks on the Trump administration, which have seen the singer release a song referring to "King Trump" and his "federal thugs."
The incident has sparked a response from Trump, who has called Springsteen a "dried-up prune" and encouraged his supporters to boycott the musician's tour.
Jagger's views on the role of performers in the music world are a stark contrast to Springsteen's approach, highlighting the different priorities and values of the two musicians.
