In a surprising turn of events at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, legendary musician Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones briefly delved into Louisiana politics by taking a verbal jab at the state's conservative governor, Jeff Landry. The incident occurred as the band performed their iconic hit "You Can't Always Get What You Want" during their Thursday evening set.

According to local New Orleans news outlets, after the band finished their song, Jagger began discussing the importance of inclusion. He then directed his comments towards Governor Landry, stating, "We want to include him too, even if he wants to take us back to the Stone Age."

During his statement, Jagger did not specifically mention any policies that he was referring to. Governor Landry, a Republican who previously served as the state attorney general, has been known for his support of controversial conservative legislation and causes. This includes endorsing a near total abortion ban, opposing gender-affirming medical care for young transgender individuals, and advocating for harsher sentences for crimes.

In response to Jagger's comments, Governor Landry took to social media to fire back at the rock legend. He posted a witty retort, stating, "You can't always get what you want. The only person who might remember the Stone Age is Mick Jagger. Love you buddy, you're always welcome in Louisiana!" Landry concluded his post by adding the hashtag #LoveMyCountryMusic.

The exchange between Jagger and Landry has sparked a conversation about the intersection of music and politics. While Jagger's comments were met with cheers from some attendees, others expressed their support for Governor Landry and his conservative beliefs.

As the news spreads, fans and observers are curious to see if this brief foray into Louisiana politics will have any lasting impact. Despite their differing viewpoints, both Mick Jagger and Governor Landry have expressed their mutual respect for one another.

The Rolling Stones' performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival drew a massive crowd, further solidifying the band's status as one of the greatest rock acts of all time. Their music continues to captivate audiences around the world, regardless of political affiliations.

Only time will tell if this verbal spar between Mick Jagger and Governor Landry will have any lasting implications or if it will simply be remembered as a brief moment of controversy during an electrifying music festival.