From Prestatyn to Detroit, August 31 delivered controversial singles, Goats Head Soup, Mick Jagger’s solo work, and two major Rolling Stones tours.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 31
Why Mick Jagger Said the Band Was Overestimated (1976)
In 1976, Mick Jagger delivered an unexpectedly blunt verdict on The Rolling Stones: people had overestimated them. But what did he really mean?
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Lies’: The Unreleased Alternate Take from 1978
The Rolling Stones recorded more than one version of ‘Lies’ during the Some Girls sessions. This unreleased 1978 take reveals what happened before the familiar version emerged.
‘Dear Doctor’ de los Rolling Stones: La canción country con un giro final retorcido (1968)
Una boda condenada al desastre, un novio desesperado y una escapatoria maravillosamente retorcida: ‘Dear Doctor’ muestra a The Rolling Stones convirtiendo el desamor country en comedia.
The Rolling Stones Say They’ve Got the ‘Keys to You Love’ (2002)
The Rolling Stones rarely get credited for subtle soul, but ‘Keys to Your Love’ quietly proves they had another trick up their sleeve—and never even played it live.
Miami 2019, Charlie Watts’ Final Bow with The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones’ Miami 2019 concert looked like another night on tour. In hindsight, it was something far more significant: Charlie Watts’ final show.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 30
August 30 gave The Rolling Stones everything from early theatre gigs to Keith Richards’ bizarre family story—and Charlie Watts’ final Stones show.
The Rolling Stones: Producer Jimmy Miller Explains Why Exile on Main St. Was So Different
Jimmy Miller witnessed Exile on Main St. from inside the studio. His recollections challenge the myths surrounding one of The Rolling Stones’ most talked-about albums.
About ‘Blue Lena’, Keith Richards’ Legendary Bentley
Keith Richards’ blue Bentley, ‘Blue Lena’, became a rolling symbol of rock ’n’ roll excess, tangled friendships, and notorious escapades—before its remarkable journey ended under the auctioneer’s hammer.
The Rolling Stones’ Lost 1982 Take of Otis Redding’s ‘I’ve Got Dreams to Remember’
The Rolling Stones recorded a surprisingly polished version of Otis Redding’s ‘I’ve Got Dreams to Remember’ in 1982. So why did this soulful performance remain unreleased for decades?
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