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Mick Jagger to perform at White House 'Red, White and Blues' event
Published Tuesday, Feb 14 2012, 16:19 GMT | By Justin Harp | 9 comments
Mick Jagger will honour blues music at a special White House concert to be attended by US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Jagger is to headline 'In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues', which will feature popular musicians performing their favourite blues classics.
The Rolling Stones frontman will share the White House stage with guitarist Jeff Beck and Los Angeles-born singer Keb Mo.
Legendary blues musician BB King will also take part in the 'Red, White and Blues' concert.
'In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues' will stream live on the White House's official website on February 21 and will air on PBS stations across the US on February 27 at 9pm.
Jagger and Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am recently collaborated on the new track 'Go Home'.
> Ringo Starr: 'Rolling Stones should tour for 50th anniversary'
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Listen to The Rolling Stones perform 'Ventilator Blues' below:
Jagger is to headline 'In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues', which will feature popular musicians performing their favourite blues classics.
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The Rolling Stones frontman will share the White House stage with guitarist Jeff Beck and Los Angeles-born singer Keb Mo.
Legendary blues musician BB King will also take part in the 'Red, White and Blues' concert.
'In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues' will stream live on the White House's official website on February 21 and will air on PBS stations across the US on February 27 at 9pm.
Jagger and Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am recently collaborated on the new track 'Go Home'.
> Ringo Starr: 'Rolling Stones should tour for 50th anniversary'
> Rolling Stones urinals criticised by feminist campaign groups
Listen to The Rolling Stones perform 'Ventilator Blues' below:
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