Justin Timberlake Joins Stones At Toronto Benefit, Gets Pelted With Garbage

MTV News ^ | 07.31.2003 | —Alyssa Rashbaum

[presidio9]

In perhaps his most memorable cameo since donning a furry dolphin suit at a Flaming Lips performance, Justin Timberlake joined Mick Jagger and the rest of the Rolling Stones onstage during the veteran rock band's set at the concert for Toronto on Wednesday night.

The afternoon kicked off on a low point for Timberlake when a concertgoer's sign questioning the singer's sexuality made it to the jumbotrons for about 15 seconds. Timberlake took to the stage with an obvious awareness of audience cynicism, beginning his set with a small attempt to mitigate the crowd's frustration: "This will be over before you know it."

During his mini-set of "Cry Me a River," "Senorita" and "Rock Your Body," Justin gracefully dodged water bottles flung by anti-pop audience members, and winced slightly at their less than playful jeers. After quietly thanking the city of Toronto for generally being welcoming to him and his tour crew, Timberlake left the stage to make way for more crowd-pleasing acts including the Guess Who, Rush, AC/DC and headliners the Rolling Stones.

Justin got his sweet revenge, though, when Jagger invited him onstage for what appeared to be an unrehearsed performance of "Miss You," in which Timberlake mimicked Jagger's signature sways and echoed his vocals. In a clearly forced but effective fusion of classic rock and bubblegum pop, Jagger even sang the words "cry me a river" for several repetitions with Timberlake. And though the audience still managed to sling a few bottles Timberlake's way, guitarist Keith Richards exhibited remarkable tenacity, as he angrily motioned to the crowd to show the pop star a little respect.

Timberlake hugged Jagger and thanked each Rolling Stone by his first name, then humbly (or perhaps strategically) made a quick exit.

For more sights and stories from concerts around the globe, check out MTV News Tour Reports.

[mr.pink]

...like begging them to mock him.

I fully agree. And have no problem with the crowds behaviour.

My problem, is with the arena personnel taking a lead role in insulting the guy and instigating the crowd.

[Lijahsbubbe]

Geez, that was like Herman's Hermits opening up for Jimi Hendrix.

So true!

[mr.pink]

I have no doubt in my mind that somebody would have tried to kill him.

I still owe the Angel who told Grace Slick to shut her F-in' pie hole a beer. ;o)

[AngryJawa]

"Even a blind man could have seen this happening."

Don't make me smack you with my cane, pal! 8^)

[Lijahsbubbe]

Missy Elliott reportedly snubbed pop superstar Madonna

I hope Madonna's ego is okay!

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I especially enjoy their Ayn Rand inspired tunes like Anthem, 2112, Freewill, Something for Nothing, and others.

I can still never get over being amazed at music groups in the sixties and seventies who's work was inspired by classic and modern literature. Today's music is inspired by nothing.

[new cruelty]

It's only rock n roll, but I like it.

[Hatteras]

"Classy move on the Stones part, though."

Not really. Keith Richards' reaction time isn't what it used to be and he isn't as spry as the young and nimble Mr. Timberlake so he probably just didn't want to get hit by an errant tomato.

[southern cross forever]

The guy's a weenie , but DAAAAMMMNNNNNNN he nailed Britney.
gotta give him kudos for that,LOL!

[new cruelty]

LOL, weren't they both working for Disney's MM Club when they were kids? He kinda had the inside track.

[dennisw]

 

Wed Jul 30, 6:23 PM ET

Singer Justin Timberlake (news) watches as a water bottle flies past during his performance at a massive outdoor concert dubbed 'SARS (news - web sites)-stock' at Downsview Park in Toronto, July 30, 2003. The day-long concert, headlined by the Rolling Stones, was organized to 'bring back the energy' to the only area outside Asia to experience deaths from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). A crowd of close to 430,000 people are expected to attend the 11 hour concert. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

[dennisw]

Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger waves to fans as he arrives at the Four Season Hotel in Toronto, Canada Monday July 28, 2003. The band will perform with more than 15 other acts as part of a SARS (news - web sites) relief concert that is expected to draw more than 450,000 people Wednesday. (AP Photo/CP, Kevin Frayer)

[Tribune7]

He's the guy who deflowered Britney Spears.

[presidio9]

Yep, and now he's dating Cameron Diaz...she's 30, he's 22.

Cameron Diaz is starting to challenge Mariah Carey for the title of "Village Bicycle" in Hollywood.

[dfwgator]

He's the guy who deflowered Britney Spears.

More like, Britney was Justin's "beard."

[southern cross forever]

ooohhh yea, he'd been mackin' on dat fo' a long time.yowza!

[new cruelty]

ROTFLOL. er.. yeah.. that's one way to put it.