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July 25. 2003 9:24PM
Czechs Shut Out of Jagger's 60th Party
By ONDREJ HEJMA
Associated Press Writer
PRAGUE, Czech Republic
olling Stones fans hoping for a glimpse of Mick Jagger's 60th birthday bash in Prague this weekend can't get no satisfaction.
The Stones' frontman celebrates his birthday Saturday at a secret party in the Czech capital, where the Stones perform Sunday as part of their "Licks" world tour.
The party venue remains a closely guarded secret. Local media have speculated Jagger will celebrate at the British Embassy in Prague's Thun Palace or at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Even former President Vaclav Havel, an invited guest, does not know where the birthday bash will be.
"We will be told at the last minute," said Havel's aide, Martin Vidlak. "This is a private party under full control of Mick Jagger."
The band is scheduled to meet with Havel during its stay.
Jagger is the second band member to turn 60, after drummer Charlie Watts. Guitarist Keith Richards turns 60 in December.
The Rolling Stones are making their fourth appearance in Prague in 13 years. The band's "Steel Wheels" tour came to Prague shortly after Havel completed his anti-communist Velvet Revolution in 1989.
"The tanks are rolling out, the Stones are rolling in," the posters said at the time, hinting at the end of Russian occupation of what was then Czechoslovakia.
Sunday's concert is at Letna Park on a hill overlooking the central part of the city. The band, which was arriving Friday from Hamburg, Germany, has donated part of its light system to illuminate the city's landmark Prague Castle.
Although the party venue remains secret, word of Havel's birthday present to Jagger has been leaked to the press: a 2-foot-high crystal vase by Havel's favorite artist, Borek Sipek.
The Blesk newspaper, which published a photo of the vase, said it was intended to embody Jagger's "far-flung image - and perhaps even his soul, torn to pieces." |
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Mick holds 60th birthday bash in Prague
Mick Jagger is celebrating his 60th birthday with a party in Prague.
He chose the Czech Republic's capital as his venue ahead of a show in the historic spot tomorrow evening.
Details of his bash are a closely guarded secret, although there is speculation he will let his hair down at the British embassy and ambassador's residence in the Thun Palace.
Guests expected at the event include former Czech President Vaclav Havel who first met the singer in 1990.
Havel was reported to have bought his friend some artwork as a birthday present - a 2ft-high crystal vase by the statesman's favourite artist Borek Sipek.
It was also rumoured the Stones will walk across Prague's famed medieval Charles Bridge later today to visit an exhibition of paintings by the band's guitarist Ronnie Wood which opened in the city earlier this week.
Sir Mick is only the second member of the current line-up to hit 60, behind Charlie Watts. Keith Richards joins them in December.
Jagger and the band are currently on the European leg of their 40 Licks world tour.
The Stones gig at Letna Park, which overlooks central Prague, is their fourth appearance in the city during the past 13 years.
Story filed: 07:19 Saturday 26th July 2003 |
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Jagger's 60th birthday bash a top-secret affair
Associated Press
PRAGUE — Rolling Stones fans hoping for a glimpse of Mick Jagger's 60th birthday bash in Prague this weekend are finding they can't always get what they want.
The Stones frontman celebrates his birthday on Saturday at a party that by all accounts is a very private affair in the Czech capital, where the Stones play a concert Sunday as part of their Forty Licks tour.
The venue is Prague's most closely guarded secret, keeping the paparazzi on their feet. Local media have speculated that Jagger will celebrate at the British Embassy in Prague's Thun Palace or at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Even former president Vaclav Havel, a friend of Jagger's and an invited guest, said he doesn't know where the festivities will be held.
"We will be told at the last minute," said Havel's aide, Martin Vidlak. "This is a private party under full control of Mick Jagger."
Jagger is the second in the band to turn 60. Drummer Charlie Watts has marked that milestone, and Keith Richards will be 60 in December.
Jagger has a soft spot for Prague, where the Stones are making their fourth appearance in the past 13 years. Sunday's concert is taking place at Letna Park on a hill overlooking central Prague.
Shortly after Havel completed his anti-communist Velvet Revolution in 1989, Jagger took his Steel Wheels tour to Prague.
"The tanks are rolling out, the Stones are rolling in," the posters said, hinting at the end of Russian occupation of what was then Czechoslovakia.
Jagger also has a soft spot for Toronto, where the Stones are appearing Wednesday as part of an all-day concert to benefit the city in the aftermath of SARS.
The band, arriving Friday from Hamburg, Germany, has donated part of its light system to illuminate the city's landmark Prague Castle.
According to unofficial reports, the Stones were expected to walk across the medieval Charles Bridge on Saturday and view an exhibition of paintings by Stones guitarist Ron Wood which opened in Prague earlier this week.
Although the party venue remains a secret, word of Havel's birthday present to Jagger has been leaked to the press: a 61-centimetre crystal vase by Havel's favourite artist, Borek Sipek.
The Blesk newspaper, which published a photo of the vase, said it was intended to embody Jagger's "far-flung image - and perhaps even his soul, torn to pieces."
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