Rolling Stones could teach new bands a few social media tricks

The Rolling Stones may be getting along a bit, but their social media skills put younger bands who were born in the web era to shame.

Fans can track the movement of the band through their official Facebook page and also get more personal updates through Keith Richards's, Mick Jagger's or Ronnie Wood's Facebook pages and twitter accounts (@rollingstones, @mickjagger @ronniewood @officialkeef)

The only band member not to have a Facebook or Twitter account is Charlie Watts who has been described as #Charliestoocoolforfacebook.

We were able to keep up with the band as they left Paris and headed for our sunny shores. Upon arrival they immediately posted pictures from Al Bateen Executive Airport. They also teamed up with Flash Entertainment to have UAE fans post requests for what songs they wanted at their concerts.

This screen-grab,taken from the Rolling Stones official Facebook page, shows the band on their arrival at Bateen Executive Airport.

Ever the crowd pleasing performer, Jagger spoke to the crowd

in Arabic and mentioned all of the emirates.

But he forgot one. Ajman. However he didn't forget his immaculate manners and took to Twitter the next day to apologise for the omission. "Had a fantastic time last night, great to see people from all over the UAE & indeed all over the world. Sorry I forgot Ajman!

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Their social media efforts are well-appreciated by all their fans and the media. Newer bands could certainly learn a lesson in self-promotion from all the positive feedback and coverage.

Post-concert, one of our readers bumped into Ron Wood on the beach - and found the social-media savvy bass guitarist more than happy to pose for pictures and a short video. See the video here

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