Mick Jagger meets Obama at concert rehearsal in White House

Herald Globe (ANI) Wednesday 22nd February, 2012

Mick Jagger was visited by Barack Obama when the pop star was rehearsing for a White House concert celebrating blues music.

The Rolling Stones rocker tweeted Monday that the president "listened to a few tunes" during the rehearsal for Tuesday night's performance.

"Met President Obama who listened to a few tunes during rehearsal he seemed really relaxed and happy!" CBS News quoted Jagger as tweeting.

He also tweeted about how he got a 'lovely' tour of the West Wing.

"had first rehearsal at whitehouse today and had a lovely tour of the West Wing," he said.

Jagger's girlfriend, fashion designer L'Wren Scott, also talked about the couple's encounter with Obama and their time at the White House.

"whitehouse great doorway with a view feeling so blessed to have seen that historical path the colonnade walk

"Whitehouse Happy Presidents day it was amazing to meet the President @MickJaggerwe loved every moment," she tweeted.

'In Performance at the White House: Red White and Blues', which will include performances from Jagger, Buddy Guy, BB King, Jeff Beck, Derek Trucks and Keb Mo, will be broadcast on February 27. (ANI)