From a tiny Windsor club to Ronnie Wood joining Jimmy Cliff in studios, plus the story of the drummer who almost changed everything—August 6 is full of overlooked Stones surprises.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 6
Marcelo Sonaglioni
Periodista/ traductor freelance - Freelance journalist/ translator
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