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What you need to know ahead of the Rolling Stones' Jacksonville concert at TIAA Bank Field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 6:07 p.m. UPDATE: JSO says they crash on the Hart Bridge has been cleared.

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The Rolling Stones will take the stage in Jacksonville tonight at the TIAA Bank Field.

Action News Jax reporter Amber Krycka is hanging out with fans at the preshow tailgate -- watch her full report on FOX30 at 10 p.m.

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5 THINGS TO KNOW AHEAD OF THE CONCERT: 
  • If you're going to the show, expect security to be as tight as a Jaguars game with metal detectors and magnetic wands scanning you when you enter the stadium.
    • Event organizers say if you don't have a clear bag, you should leave your bags at home unless you have a small wallet or clutch.
  • Official TIAA Bank Field parking will also available for $40 on a first-come, first-served basis; click here for the parking map.
  • Parking lots open at 4 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., Taligating concludes at 8:30 p.m. Click HERE for more information to know ahead of the concert.
  • The Rolling Stones are letting you vote for which song you want hear them play at Friday's concert -- click here to vote!
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLLING STONES: 
  • The Rolling Stones have released 55 albums of original work and compilations, and sold over 200 million records word-wide during their career spanning over 45 years, according IMDB.
  • In 1966, after The Beatles stopped giving live performances, The Rolling Stones took over as the unofficial "biggest touring band in the world" for the next few years, according to IMDB.
  • Mick Jagger dropped out of college, never received a formal musical education and even could not read music, according to IMDB.
  • Keith Richards and Mick Jagger were classmates since primary school, according to IMDB.
  • Richards has been the principal songwriting partner with Jagger, and most of the songs on all Rolling Stones albums are credited to Jagger/Richards, according to IMDB.
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