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Today in Rolling Stones history: January 27

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January 27 is one of those dates where Rolling Stones history keeps circling back with purpose. From skiffle roots to stadium thunder, the timeline connects generations. In 1978, Lonnie Donegan—the spark who helped light British rock—returned with Puttin’ On The Style, featuring Ronnie Wood, while Charlie Watts revisited skiffle with Bob Hall. By 1995, the Stones were making history in São Paulo, unleashing their first South American shows. Later stops in Sacramento (1999) and St. Louis (2006) proved the fire still burned. Same date, different eras—same unstoppable rhythm.

January 27, 1964: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows)

Jan. 27, 1965: Manufacturer’s Auditorium, Agricultural Hall, Sydney, Australia (2 shows)

Jan. 27, 1978: Release of Lonnie Donegan‘s album Puttin’ On The Style, with Ronnie as guest on one track: Nobody’s Child
Lonnie Donegan was the king of British skiffle, igniting a music revolution in 1950s Britain. His breakthrough hit Rock Island Line turned folk and blues into something raw and exciting, inspiring thousands of teenagers—including future members of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones—to pick up guitars, form bands, and change the course of British rock music.

Jan. 27, 1978: Charlie Watts performs again with Bob Hall’s Swindon Siffle Group (Bob Hall and David Green) at the Arts Centre, in Swindon, England

January 27, 1995: Estadio Pacaembu, São Paulo, Brazil (first Stones’ show ever in Brazil and/or South America)

The Rolling Stones made history in 1995 with their first-ever performances in South America, kicking off the iconic Voodoo Lounge Tour in São Paulo, Brazil. These groundbreaking shows, held at the Estádio do Pacaembu on January 27, 28 and 30, marked a new era for the band, as they connected with their passionate South American fanbase for the first time.

The concerts were electric, with Mick Jagger commanding the stage with his trademark energy, Keith Richards delivering raw, unforgettable riffs, and Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts rounding out a flawless performance. The setlist featured Stones’ classics alongside tracks from their Voodoo Lounge album such as You Got Me Rocking, Love Is Strong, I Go Wild and Out of Tears.

Fans flocked from across Brazil and neighboring countries, creating an atmosphere of pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria. The São Paulo shows set the tone for the Stones’ continued love affair with South America, showcasing the universal appeal of their music and the unbreakable bond with their global audience. These historic performances remain a milestone in the band’s legendary career, cementing their place as true rock pioneers.

Jan. 27, 1999: Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA, USA
Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Live With Me/Respectable/You Got Me Rocking/ Undercover Of The Night/Memory Motel/Sweet Virginia/Some Girls/ Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/ You Don’t Have To Mean It/Out Of Control/Route 66/Just My Imagination/ Midnight Rambler/Saint Of Me/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Start Me Up/Brown Sugar/Sympathy For The Devil

January 27, 2006: Savvis Center, St. Louis, MO., USA
Jumpin’ Jack Flash/You Got Me Rocking/She’s So Cold/Rough Justice/Tumbling Dice/Worried About You/Rain Fall Down/Midnight Rambler/Night Time/Band introduction/This Place Is Empty/Happy/Miss You/Start Me Up/Get Off Of My Cloud/Honky Tonk Women/Sympathy For The Devil/Paint It Black/Brown Sugar/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Satisfaction

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