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April 17 traces a surprisingly rich thread through The Rolling Stones’ ever-evolving story, jumping from sweaty UK ballrooms to global stadium domination and even television satire. From early gigs in Coventry and Paris to a historic, bittersweet Athens show marking Brian Jones’ final live performance, the date captures pivotal transitions. Decades later, massive setlists in Auckland and Syracuse reflect a band at full power, while Mick Jagger’ 2006 sitcom cameo adds an unexpected twist. It’s a single date that mirrors the Stones’ restless reinvention across eras, stages, and even screens.
April 17, 1964: Locarno Ballroom, Coventry, England
The Rolling Stones played their final show before a live audience with Brian Jones ever in Athens, Greece, on April 17, 1967. The gig took place at Panathinaikos Stadium, marking the end of an era before Jones’ decline and eventual departure from the band two years later. The performance captured the classic Stones lineup at their peak during the band’s early, wild touring years.
April 17, 1995: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Not Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Live With Me/Rocks Off/Sparks Will Fly/Satisfaction/Beast Of Burden/Wild Horses/Rock And A Hard Place/I Go Wild/Miss You/Band introduction/Honky Tonk Women/ Happy/The Worst/Sympathy For The Devil/Monkey Man/Street Fighting Man/ Start Me Up/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Brown Sugar/Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Apr. 17, 1998: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY, USA Satisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme Shelter/ Sister Morphine/Bitch/Saint Of Me/Out Of Control/ Star Star/Miss You/ Band introduction/You Don’t Have To Mean It/Wanna Hold You/Little Queenie/The Last Time/Like A Rolling Stone/Sympathy For The Devil/ Tumbling Dice/Honky Tonk Women/Start Me Up/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/ You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Brown Sugar
April 17, 2006: Mick shoots scenes for the pilot for an upcoming ABC TV sitcom called The Knights of Prosperity (altough working title was the funny Let’s Rob Mick Jagger)
In 2006 Mick Jagger appeared in the pilot episode of The Knights of Prosperity. The show followed a group of misfits plotting to rob Jagger’s luxurious New York apartment. Jagger played a fictional version of himself showcasing his comedic side and even poking fun at his rockstar image. Although the series had a unique premise and Jagger’s involvement drew a lot of attention, it was short-lived and ended after just one season.
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