From Berlin and Glasgow to Chicago with Bono and Dr. John, September 16 gives The Rolling Stones plenty of memorable shows—and a few very unexpected guests.
Rolling Stones chronology: September 16
Marcelo Sonaglioni
Periodista/ traductor freelance - Freelance journalist/ translator
The Rolling Stones and ‘Roll Over Beethoven’: The 1963 BBC Take
Chuck Berry’s ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, recorded in 1956, challenged musical norms, symbolizing rock and roll’s cultural shift. The Rolling Stones’ cover in 1963 reinvigorated its legacy, asserting its ongoing relevance.
The Rolling Stones in Münster 1965: 20 Minutes of Mayhem
The Rolling Stones play just 20 minutes in Münster, but 5,000 fans and a nervous army of police make their first German show anything but routine.
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Mother Earth: The Rolling Stones’ Unrealized Record Label Plan
In 1967, The Rolling Stones planned to launch Mother Earth as a label, signing Marianne Faithfull, but it didn’t materialize until they founded Rolling Stones Records in 1970, departing from Decca.
The Rolling Stones: An Alternate ‘Silver Train’ from 1970
Hear The Rolling Stones’ rare ‘Silver Train’ alternate take and discover how a familiar song sounded before reaching its final destination.
‘Prodigal Son’ por los Rolling Stones: La joya gospel-blues de Beggars Banquet (1968)
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Rolling Stones Chronology: September 10
September 10 brings early Stones gigs, Ronnie Wood with Eric Clapton, a BBC ban on Star Star, and major tour stops from Berlin to Chicago.
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