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April 10 offers a snapshot of The Rolling Stones’ ever-evolving legacy, where music, culture, and chaos collide. From Andrew Loog Oldham’ orchestral experiments blending rock with cinematic flair, to school dress codes reacting to the band’s rebellious style, the Stones’ influence stretched far beyond sound. Personal milestones, like Ronnie Wood’s marriage, and creative collaborations with blues legend John Lee Hooker, highlight their diverse journey. Add explosive live shows and unexpected tour setbacks, and this date captures the unpredictable spirit that defines rock history.
The Andrew Oldham Orchestra was a studio-based instrumental group formed by Rolling Stones manager and producer Andrew Loog Oldham in the mid-1960s. Known for their lush orchestral arrangements, the orchestra released several albums that reinterpreted contemporary pop and rock hits of the time, often with a cinematic or dramatic flair. Their music featured prominent session musicians and showcased Oldham’s ambition to blend rock with classical and easy listening styles. The most famous track from the orchestra is their version of the Stones’ The Last Time, whose string motif was famously sampled by The Verve in their hit Bitter Sweet Symphony. The Andrew Oldham Orchestra remains a unique artifact of 1960s musical experimentation and pop culture crossover.
April 10, 1965: A British school in Wrexham, North Wales, asked parents to please keep children in school uniform and not send them to school in ‘corduroy trousers’, “like the ones worn by The Rolling Stones”
April 10, 1971: Ronnie Wood marries Krissy Findlay, a well-known model and “rock chick” of the 1960s and ’70s. Married until 1978, they had a son, Jesse. A muse to Ronnie, she later died from an accidental overdose in 2005.
April 10, 1991: Keith visits San Francisco to record a remake of Crawling King Snake with John Lee Hooker (released in September that year on Hooker’s Mr. Luckyalbum) Celebrated worldwide as the “King of the Boogie,” John Lee Hooker remains a towering blues icon. His minimalist yet powerful songs shaped modern music, crossing cultures with ease. Constantly evolving, he captivated new generations, reaching peak success in his seventies while still recording and touring.
April 10, 1999: Myriad Arena, Oklahoma City, OK, USA Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Bitch/You Got Me Rocking/Respectable/Honky Tonk Women/Moonlight Mile/Saint Of Me/Some Girls/Paint It Black/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Thief In The Night/Out Of Control/Route 66/ Get Off Of My Cloud/Midnight Rambler/Tumbling Dice/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/ Start Me Up/Brown Sugar/Sympathy For The Devil
April 10, 2000: Release of the Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings‘ CD-single Groovin’, feat. three tracks:1. Groovin’/ 2. Can’t Get My Rest At Night (with Mick Taylor as guest)/ 3. Gambler’s Lament
April 10, 2003: The Stones are forced to shorten their Asian tour after their first-ever show in Bangkok was cancelled due to technical issues with their aircraft while stranded in India.
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