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Today in Rolling Stones history: April 8

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April 8 offers a unique lens into The Rolling Stones’ ever-evolving journey, capturing pivotal moments across decades. From the frenzy of their 1964 Mod Ball appearance in Wembley to the closing chapter of Brian Jones’ era in 1967, the date reflects both rise and transition. It also highlights creative turns like Charlie Watts’ jazz-inspired From One Charlie and the band’s global dominance in later tours. By 2013, Keith Richards was still electrifying audiences on TV, showing how this single date encapsulates the band’s lasting impact and evolution.

April 8, 1964: ‘Ready Steady Go! Mod Ball’ (ARTV, UK TV), Empire Pool, Wembley, England
Back in 1964 the Stones were on fire, rising during the British Invasion, among other shows appearing on April 8 on the Ready Steady Go! Mod Ball at Wembley’s Empire Pool amid screaming fans.

April 8, 1967: Palalido Palazzo Dello Sport, Milano, Italy (2 shows)
Ii was 1967 and the Stones toured Europe with Brian Jones for the last time, marking the end of an era before his departure and tragic death.
2nd show: The Last Time/Paint It Black/19th Nervous Breakdown/Lady Jane/Get Off Of My Cloud-Yesterday’s Papers/Ruby Tuesday/Let’s Spend The Night Together

April 8, 1991: Release of From One Charlie, Charlie’s first solo album (box-set edition), a tribute to the great Charlie Parker, which also included a replica of the Ode To A High Flying Bird book (which Charlie wrote and illustrated in 1961, and then published in December 1964)
Tracklisting: 1. Practising, Practising, Just Great/ 2. Blackbird-White Chicks/ 3. Bluebird/ 4. Terra De Pajaro/ 5. Bad Seeds-Rye Drinks/ 6. Relaxing At Camarillo/ 7. Going, Going, Going, Gone

April 8, 1995: Perry Lakes Stadium, Perth, Australia
Not Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Shattered/Rocks Off/ Sparks Will Fly/Satisfaction/Beast Of Burden/ Angie/Rock And A Hard Place/ I Go Wild/Miss You/Band introduction/Honky Tonk Women/Before They Make Me Run/Slipping Away/Sympathy For The Devil/Gimme Shelter/Street Fighting Man/Start Me Up/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Brown Sugar/Jumpin’ Jack Flash

April 8, 1998: Ronnie Wood is rescued along with eleven other passengers from a boat after an engine caught fire. At the time the boat was exploring the islands near Angra Dos Reis, south of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, when one of the boat’s engines caught fire. Passengers were rescued by nearby paparazzi, just before the boat exploded.

Apr. 8 1999: The Pyramid, Memphis, TN, USA
Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Bitch/You Got Me Rocking/Gimme Shelter/Honky Tonk Women/I Got The Blues/Saint Of Me/Some Girls/ Paint It Black/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Before They Make Me Run/Out Of Control/ Route 66/When The Whip Comes Down/Midnight Rambler/Tumbling Dice/ It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Start Me Up/Brown Sugar/Sympathy For The Devil

April 8, 2004: Ronnie takes the stage alongside Kenney Jones and other musicians for a heartfelt tribute to their late Faces’ bandmate Ronnie Lane at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London. The special concert celebrated Lane’s enduring musical legacy, bringing together friends and collaborators to honor his influence and spirit. Released on DVD in 2014 as One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert – Royal Albert Hall, London, 8th April 2004.

April 8, 2006: Grand Stage Theater, Shanghai, China. The group is prohibited from playing three of their songs (Brown Sugar, Honky Tonk Women and Rough Justice)
Start Me Up/You Got Me Rocking/Oh No, Not You Again/Bitch/Wild Horses*/Rain Fall Down/Midnight Rambler/Gimme Shelter/ Tumbling Dice/Band introduction/This Place Is Empty/Happy/Sympathy For The Devil/Miss You/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Paint It Black/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Satisfaction
*With special guest Cui Jian (vocals, guitar)

April 8, 2012: American TV show CSI: Miami features a new song, Coming Together, which Ronnie wrote and recorded especially for the show. Produced by Chris Kimsey and featuring Mick Taylor on guitar and Kelly Jones on vocals, along Ronnie’s.

April 8, 2013: Keith appears on U.S. TV show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He shows Jimmy how he crafts his signature guitar riffs, playing Jumpin’ Jack Flash and Start Me Up for an impromptu jam session.

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