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Mick Jagger meets President Obama at White House

Mick Jagger performs onstage during The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. Getty

(CBS) Mick Jagger got a high-profile visitor while rehearsing for a White House concert celebrating blues music  - President Obama.

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

He also tweeted about getting a "lovely" tour of the West Wing.

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

"In Performance at the White House: Red White and Blues," which will include performances from Jagger, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Derek Trucks and Keb Mo , will air Feb. 27 on PBS at 9 p.m. ET.

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