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Today in Rolling Stones history: January 14

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January 14 stands out as a remarkably rich date in Rolling Stones history, tracing the band’s journey from smoky London clubs to global stadium triumphs. From their raw early days at the Flamingo Jazz Club in 1963, through packed British theatres, key studio moments in Munich during the It’s Only Rock ’n Roll sessions, and historic breakthroughs like their first-ever show in Latin America, this day captures the Stones in constant motion. It also highlights their wider influence, including collaborations tied to the British blues boom. A single date, multiple eras—pure Rolling Stones evolution.

January 14, 1963: Flamingo Jazz Club, London, England (with Ricky Fenson on bass and Carlo Little on drums)

Jan. 14, 1964: Granada Theatre, Mansfield, England (2 shows)

Jan. 14, 1966: Release of Chris Farlowe’s 7″ single Think / Don’t Just Look at Me, produced by Andrew Oldham, Mick Jagger and Keith Richard

British blues and rock singer Chris Farlowe had notable ties to the Rolling Stones. He gained fame in the 1960s with his hit cover of Out of Time, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Released in 1966, the song topped the UK charts and showcased Farlowe’s soulful voice. His connection with the Stones didn’t end there; he was part of Immediate Records, a label co-founded by their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham. Farlowe’s dynamic interpretations and bluesy style earned admiration from the Stones and fans alike. Over the years, he remained a respected figure in the music scene, occasionally collaborating with members of the Stones and other prominent artists. His enduring legacy highlights the deep ties between the Rolling Stones and the vibrant 1960s British blues scene. Chris Farlowe’s artistry stands as a testament to the era’s musical innovation and cultural impact.

January 14-28, 1974: The Stones continue recording sessions for It’s Only Rock ’n Roll at Musicland Studios in Munich, West Germany. The studio, already familiar territory after earlier projects, allowed the band to operate largely away from the pressures of London, fostering long, often nocturnal sessions shaped by experimentation and excess. With Mick Taylor still on boardm the recordings balanced slicker production with the band’s trademark grit, as tracks were refined, overdubs added, and arrangements tightened. Munich’s relative isolation helped the Stones focus on completing an album that consciously reasserted their core rock ’n’ roll identity at a moment when changing musical trends threatened to overshadow it. Among others, songs worked at the time were If You Really Want to Be My Friend, Dance Little Sister and Time Waits for No One.

Jan. 14, 1995: Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, México DF, México. This was first Stones show in Latin America ever, a landmark moment that marked the band’s long-awaited arrival on the continent and underscored their truly global reach. The concert carried enormous symbolic weight, fueled by years of anticipation from fans who had followed the Stones largely from afar. More than just another tour date, the show represented a cultural breakthrough, breaking geographical and historical barriers, and confirming the Rolling Stones as a live force capable of igniting audiences well beyond their traditional European and North American strongholds.

January 14, 1998: Madison Square Garden, NYC, NY, USA (first show at the MSG since 1981)
Satisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme Shelter/ Low Down/Saint Of Me/ Bitch/Out Of Control/Memory Motel/Miss You/ Band introduction/How Can I Stop/Wanna Hold You/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/ Little Red Rooster/Like A Rolling Stone/Sympathy For The Devil/Tumbling Dice/Honky Tonk Women/Start Me Up/Jumping Jack Flash/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Brown Sugar

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