Rock and roll legends the Rolling Stones are in Brooklyn Saturday night performing at the Barclays Center.
So many excited fans came out Saturday night of all ages from all over the country and although the average age is about 68 years old, they probably won't be retiring anytime soon.
They may be as old as most grandfathers, but the Rolling Stones still have more moves than guys half their ages.
Tonight the Rolling Stones hit Brooklyn's Barclays Center for their first of three U.S. shows on their "50 and counting" mini tour.
That's right -- they've been playing for a mind boggling half century.
"We're here for the Stones baby!" said one excited fan outside the Barclays Center.
Thousands of fans of all ages came out Saturday night from the tri-state area and all over the country. Many of them have seen the rockers multiple times and they say it never gets old.
Seeing the Stones cost fans some big bucks. An average ticket will cost you hundreds of dollars.
"They were $800 a piece, I mean c'mon the Stones are worth it right?" added another fan displaying his pricey ticket.
Critics have said that members Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Charlie should just retire already, but fans say they Stones still got it.
One fan was asked if Mick Jagger was still hot?
"Oh yeah! He's always, always hot!" said a happy fan.
Clearly the stones are also hot commodities. Their last tour, Bigger Bang, raked in more than $500 million. They've sold more than 200 million records thanks to mega hits fans love to this day.
The Stones perform in Brooklyn and then two shows in Newark at the Prudential Center on December 13th and 15th, aren't the only big dates on the agenda. Next week the Stones join a veritable who's who of British rock royalty and U.S. superstars at the blockbuster 12-12-12 Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden.
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A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
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Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
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Prospect Park is a 558-acre urban oasis in the heart of Brooklyn; perfect for running, relaxation, and recreation. While hundreds take advantage of the trails and paths, many here were surprised to learn
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A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said.
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Several New York lawmakers are sounding the alarm about security and safety lapses at day care centers across New York City.
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A judge in Manhattan put the brakes on the so-called Taxi of Tomorrow because the Nissan-built minivan does not come in a hybrid version -- a violation of the city code.
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An opponent has filed a lawsuit against Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes claiming a scheduled film would give Hynes an unfair advantage in the September primary.
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The FDNY must subject itself to court supervision for five years to ensure it does not discriminate against blacks and Hispanics in its hiring practices, a federal appeals court said.
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The tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from Manhattan and Staten Island, but remains a problem in Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Long Island.
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