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On December 18, 1981, The Rolling Stones were performing at Hampton Coliseum in Virginia during their Tattoo You tour.
While the band was playing “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” a fan suddenly rushed toward Mick Jagger. As security struggled to catch up, Keith Richards quickly stepped in, striking the man with his Fender Telecaster to stop him from reaching Mick.
The concert continued, but the incident became one of the most talked-about moments in The Rolling Stones’ live history.
In a 2004 Ask Keith Q&A, Keith later explained why he reacted that way. He simply wanted to protect Mick, who was focused on singing and couldn’t see everything happening around him.
In this video, we look back at what happened that night and why Keith Richards stepped in to protect his bandmate.
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