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Today in Rolling Stones history: August 2

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August 2 in Rolling Stones history is a reminder that the band’s story was never just about records and sold-out arenas—it was a wild mix of chaos, surprises, and moments that almost disappeared into the rock ’n’ roll fog. From early club battles to unforgettable concerts and unexpected collaborations, this date reveals another strange corner of the Stones universe. Because, let’s be honest, no one expects a simple calendar day to deliver crowd mayhem, rare appearances, and hidden gems decades later. Explore the Rolling Stones chronology for August 2 and uncover the stories that still make fans dig deeper.

August 2, 1963: Wooden Bridge Hotel, Guildford, England

Aug. 2, 1964: ‘3rd Pop Festival’, Longleat House, Warminster, England
On August 2, 1964 the Rolling Stones played at the Longleat House Pop Festival near Warminster, drawing a crowd of 16,000. The concert turned chaotic, leaving over 200 fans injured in the turmoil. A policeman warned that fatalities were possible if the situation worsened. Fortunately, it didn’t. Despite the mayhem, the show continued. The Stones earned £1000 for their set, sharing the bill with Danny Clarke and The Jaguars and Tony Rivers and The Castaways. A silent private film is rumored to exist but has never surfaced.
Read: The Rolling Stones in Warminster 1964: Inside a Rare Early Concert Before Stardom

August 2, 1974: Release of Billy Preston’s LP Billy Preston’s Live European Tour, with Mick Taylor as guest
Billy Preston’s Live European Tour features Mick Taylor as a special guest, adding bluesy flair to Preston’s soulful performances. The tour, which took place in the mid-1970s, showcased Preston’s dynamic keyboard work and charismatic stage presence. Taylor, recently departed from the Stones, joined for several dates, contributing his signature guitar style. Their collaboration brought together funk, rock, and gospel influences. While few recordings survive, the tour remains a memorable chapter in both artists’ live careers.

August 2, 1975: Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Florida, USA (Rolling Stones’ Tour of the Americas ’75)
Honky Tonk Women/All Down The Line/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Star Star/Gimme Shelter/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/You Gotta Move/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Happy/Tumbling Dice/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Band introduction/ gerprint File/Wild Horses/That’s Life/Brown Sugar/ Midnight Rambler/Rip This Joint/Street Fighting Man/Jumpin’ Jack Flash

August 2, 1998: Valle Hovin, Oslo, Norway (Bridges to Babylon Tour, European leg)
Satisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme Shelter/ Anybody Seen My Baby?/ Dead Flowers/Saint Of Me/Out Of Control/Love Is Strong/Miss You/Band introduction/You Don’t Have To Mean It/Wanna Hold You/Little Queenie/You Got Me Rocking/Like A Rolling Stone/Sympathy For The Devil/Tumbling Dice/Honky Tonk Women/Start Me Up/Jumping Jack Flash/Brown Sugar

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