ROLLING STONES TAKE OVER THE UNITED NATIONS
Former U.S. President BILL CLINTON turned the United Nations headquarters into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday (23Sep10) when he invite d ROLLING STONES stars MICK JAGGER and RONNIE WOOD to a meeting of his Gl obal Initiative.
Some of the world’s most powerful individuals gave speeches at the annu al gathering, including current U.S. President Barack Obama, his wife Mic helle and Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates.
And Clinton made a little extra room for two special guests - Jagger, w ho is currently based in New York, and Wood, who is in the Big Apple prom oting his new solo album Feel Like Playing.
Clinton, who spent time with Jagger in South Africa this summer (10) wa tching World Cup soccer games, took the opportunity to reconnect with Woo d, with whom he shares a love of art.
The former politician has bought a number of the rocker’s paintings and Wood promised to send him more from his latest collection.
Speaking to WENN after his audience with Clinton, the Rolling Stone rev ealed, "It was a last-minute thing. I had no idea I was going. It was a b it like being at a lecture, but I got to hang out with Bill afterwards, w hich was cool.
"He gave me a hug and said ‘I want your new album’ and then he said ‘I’ ve got your paintings up in my house, in my office.’ and I told him, ‘You ‘ve got some more coming.’ "I really like him. He’s a really down-to-earth guy and I think he’s th e best president they’ve had since Kennedy. He’s the most popular at leas t."
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