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February 3 traces a remarkable path through The Rolling Stones’ history, linking early ambition, global fame, and lasting influence. On this date, the band moved from mid-’60s touring intensity to prime-time British television, later filling massive stadiums in the U.S. and launching landmark tours in South America. Decades on, February 3 also connects to solo projects and collaborations that show how the Stones’ orbit extends well beyond the core lineup. Seen together, these moments highlight a band that never stood still—shifting between stages, screens, and eras while continuing to shape rock history across generations.
February 3, 1965: Town Hall, Dunedin, New Zealand (2 shows)
Feb. 3, 1966: The Stones make an appearance on Top Of The Pops (BBC1, UK TV), where they taped two separate takes of 19th Nervous Breakdown. As was often the case with the show, multiple versions were recorded to give producers options, capturing slightly different performances of the same song. It’s a small but telling snapshot of how the band navigated the demands of prime-time television while still bringing their own edge to a tightly controlled studio environment.
Feb. 3, 1998: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA, USA Satisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme Shelter/ Ruby Tuesday/Saint Of Me/Out Of Control/Memory Motel/Miss You/Band introduction/Thief In The Night/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/Brown Sugar
Feb. 3, 2012: Release of Chris Kramer’s CD Kramer Kommt!, with Mick Taylor as guest on one track: Betriebsurlaub
February 3, 2016: Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile (first show of the América Latina Olé Tour) Start Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/She’s A Rainbow/Wild Horses/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Happy/ Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Gimme Shelter/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Sympathy For The Devil/Brown Sugar/ You Can’t Always Get What You Want*/Satisfaction *With Estudio Coral De Santiago (choir)
The Stones brought their América Latina Olé Tour to Santiago, Chile on February 3, 2016 delivering a legendary performance at the Estadio Nacional. It was their first show in Chile since 1995 and also the first show of the tour, and the excitement was palpable as fans eagerly welcomed Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts back to the country.
With their unmatched stage presence and a career spanning over five decades, The Stones once again proved why they are one of the greatest rock bands of all time, leaving Chilean fans with an unforgettable night of pure rock‘n’roll.
February 3, 2017: Release of Bill Wyman’s Rhyhtm Kings‘ CD & 3 DVD set The Kings Of Rhythm Vol. 4: Race With The Devil
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