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The Rolling Stones played their first gig in India on Friday night, as part of their 40 Licks World Tour. BBC News Online's Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil said they were "a sensation" and that the atmosphere was electric.
But the band failed to sell out concerts in Bangalore and Bombay (Mumbai) amid reports that many young music fans were simply not interested in them.
So what did you think?
Was it sensational? Or should they not have bothered to make the journey?
If I was in India, I would have definitely made this concert. Unfortunately, I find myself in the far-away war-ravaged nation of America. It's a disgrace that this show didn't sell out! A national shame! What the hell are our Indian youth listening to these days?
Sujeeth, USA
Hey, who's whining here? The best concert ever in Bangalore by the best touring band of all time. So what if iIve never heard them before, they were worth every rupee I spent!!
John.S.K, India
I am not a big fan of the Stones' music... but as far as production and presentation was concerned this was better than anything I've seen before (Deep Purple, Roger Waters, Scorpions) ... a truly international concert experience. And what stage presence. Very very smooth.
Vinay, India
Looks like the Rolling Stones gathered no 'mass' in India!
Seshadri Vasan, Oxford, UK
Give them a break. The Stones are survivors, but public opinion is not. Expecting youngsters to fall over themselves to see the group their daddies rocked to is asking a wee bit much, but given the response (around 30,000 people at the Bangalore show, including 41-year-old me, as a guest of his 13-year-old daughter), I don't really see who is complaining about what. The Stones aren't Britney Spears (thank God!), but that didn't stop my daughter rocking to Satisfaction and Honky Tonk Woman.
Atul Chitnis, India
True we are not brought up on a "Stony" diet, but better late than never. I think any artist must also give India a chance when it comes to his/her world tour destinations.
Vishnoo Rath, India
Apart from the weather, the Bangalore gig was pretty good. Jagger still can strut his stuff and is a great entertainer. Another star was the backing singer, Lisa Fisher, she has a wonderful voice as demonstrated in Gimme Shelter. So the crowd was only 20,000, that's pretty good for India where the cheapest ticket cost more than a week's wages for many people! It was a real treat for expats like me who simply don't get the chance to see big names very often in India. So yes, it was worth the journey!
Simon, UK & India
It was difficult to believe that I was a witness (like others) to a show performed by one of the greatest Rock'n'Roll acts ever. I never had dreamt that I would get an opportunity to listen to a band who were once a contemporary of the other great British acts such as The Beatles, The Who, Pink Floyd etc.
I had hurriedly printed out Rolling Stones lyrics the previous night so that I could sing with the band. The crowd mix was different from other shows I had seen. There were a lot of foreigners this time out here in Bangalore for the show. The fantastic stage set up was an appetiser to what was to follow.
Man, I would say that these guys have attitude. Even at 50 plus they were so athletic on stage. The rain gods then blessed the humid atmosphere here with a pleasant downpour which only added to the fun and the show continued without any halt. It was a memorable performance.
Balaji Gopalan, India
Mindblowing. People I know are yet to touch down after the concert. 20-30,000 people for a concert is an extremely good figure, especially considering the fact that they have a second venue in India. As the rain increased, I could hear people shouting "this is like Woodstock"...hardly anyone left the venue because of the rain. Man, did the band jam or what? It couldn't get any better than this ...and that too when playing in a country where flower power began!
AK George, India
I think all those who attended the show in Bangalore had a blast! I mean everyone was rocking, and the rain did little to dampen their enthusiasm and energy. It was worth it, and of all the shows I have attended in Bangalore, this one was the best.
Rajni, India