Rolling Stones in Stuttgart: the first lady of the stones with the first dog – Stuttgart

By Uwe Bogen 29. June 2018 – 22:13

Stuttgart – Maybe this "family" is a little bigger than the other families – but in one way or another quite normal when we see them in the foyer of the hotel. On Friday, the Rolling Stones with their crew, loved ones, long-distance singers and bodyguards landed at Stuttgart Airport shortly before 6 pm, with a private Boeing 767 that was converted to the airport. ; inside. But in the foyer of the Hotel Le Meridien, not far from the large construction site of S 21, there is a cheerful confusion, quite family, an hour later, as and when the distribution of rooms. Patti Hansen, Keith Richards, a young model over 13, who was a star in the 1970s, must go out with the dog first. Your French bulldog has important business to do, not necessarily related to rock music.

Fans who wait for hours in front of the entrance behind the fence recognize them immediately. The First Lady of the Stones kindly fulfills all the autograph requests and is delighted that the First Stone Dog is caressed by the people waiting. She seems to be a normal mistress who loves her dog like tens of thousands of others.

A large family includes women and dogs – but of course also grandchildren. A young woman with blond hair is very much appreciated. His grandfather is the oldest Rolling Stones at the age of 77. Charly Watts' granddaughter wears a T-shirt with a red tongue and heads for the bar. Fans waiting in front of the revolving door know her. It almost seems that autograph hunters belong to the family. Everything is fine.

Autograph hunters understand that stars want to be calm

Fans are somewhat disappointed that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts overtake them in four black Mercedes limousines straight into the garage. From there, he goes in the elevator up to the floor of the presidential suite. Fans from afar travel the four cars. All legends go separately with bodyguards and / or women. But there is also the understanding behind the fence that the giants of the rock do not sign autographs. "You'll be tired," they say with a photo file. Heroes are not so young anymore. They want to give them rest. If it will be the last tour in the sign of the language? "Oh no," is a response from the fans, "the Buena Vista Social Club musicians have always appeared at 80's and 90's." It was not bad if the Stones were sitting on the next tour on stools. Should they eventually go on stage with walkers?

At the airport, the four stones were first loaded into a helicopter. They wanted to avoid a traffic jam Friday afternoon in Stuttgart. The helicopter did not bring the stars to the Wasen, as it was originally called, but to a landing area near the hotel where they were driven to Le Meridien. On the Meridian bridge stands a solitary protester against pollutants and fine dust with a mask. The fans explain to Patti Hansen how they come with their dog on deck for a bit of green in the middle of the big yard.

Why are tickets so expensive in Germany?

Fans behind the fence are wondering why tickets for the Stones are so expensive, especially in Germany. Two Swiss are there, traveling with their idols, as well as a 28-year-old Croatian who was already in Berlin with the legends of music last week. "Whether in Switzerland or France, it is said, everywhere is half as much cheaper than here." Are the Germans really so rich? But the black market, he is happy to break down together, because the Saturday Mercedes-Benz Arena (entry at 5 pm) is not out of stock. The 28-year-old Croatian says with delight: "I paid 100 euros for a seat – for a seat that would have regularly cost 239 euros." Kusi Murer has a picture that shows him with the Stones. He was chosen as the biggest fan of Switzerland and had a meeting with the stars for free.