Stevie Wonder Joins Rolling Stones at Rose Bowl for Satisfaction and Superstition (2019)

The August 10, 2019 stop of the No Filter tour at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena was already a massive undertaking — 60,000 people packed into the historic stadium. But the main talking point came mid-set when Stevie Wonder appeared as a surprise guest, first for a loose, joyful “Satisfaction” with Wonder adding harmonica and call-and-response vocals, then for a full-band run through “Superstition” that turned the Stones into a funk revue.

Mick Jagger introduced Wonder as “the great Stevie Wonder” and the crowd — already roaring from hits like “Start Me Up” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” — hit a new decibel level. The band handled the massive audience with their usual stadium-scale production: massive video screens, a long catwalk that extended into the floor seats, and a setlist built for peaks and valleys. The Rose Bowl show was part of a summer leg that also featured special guests like Brandi Carlile at other dates, but the Wonder appearance remains the most iconic moment of that tour. Security and crowd control were tight, with the stadium’s traditional entry bottleneck eased by wristband systems and designated pit zones. The show ran just under two hours, with no major incidents reported, and the Rolling Stones once again proved they can command any size crowd — even one that number of people.