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March 1 marks a powerful thread in Rolling Stones chronology, capturing the band’s evolution across decades and continents. From two electrifying shows at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool in 1964 to the explosive set at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne in 2003, the date reflects constant reinvention. It includes Ronnie Wood’s 1988 Tokyo press conference with Bo Diddley, the Monterrey stadium energy of 2006, and the landmark 2016 announcement of a free Havana concert. From Auckland to Cuba, March 1 highlights how The Rolling Stones transformed stages worldwide, proving their history is written in motion, not memory.
March 1, 1964: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows)
March 1, 1966: Civic Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand (2 shows)
March 1, 1988: Ronnie holds a press conference in Tokyo for The Gunslingers‘ tour of Japan with Bo Diddley. In 1988, Ronnie Wood and Bo Diddley took their electrifying collaboration to Japan for the Gunslingers Tour. Following their 1987 Live at the Ritzperformance, the duo brought their fusion of blues and rock to Japanese audiences, delivering high-energy shows. Their setlist featured classics like Gunslinger, Who Do You Love?and Road Runner, blending Diddley’s signature rhythm with Wood’s raw guitar style. The tour highlighted Diddley’s lasting influence on rock and showcased their undeniable chemistry on stage. For fans, it was a rare chance to witness two legendary guitar slingers unite for an unforgettable series of performances.
March 1, 2003: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Street Fighting Man/You Got Me Rocking/Don’t Stop/Live With Me/Angie/Sweet Virginia/All Down The Line/Tumbling Dice/Band introduction/The Worst/Before They Make Me Run/ Sympathy For The Devil/Gimme Shelter/Honky Tonk Women/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Start Me Up/Midnight Rambler/Like A Rolling Stone/Brown Sugar/Satisfaction
March 1, 2006: Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico
March 1 2016: The Stones announce they will perform a free concert in Cuba on March 25, their first show ever in the country. In March 2016 the Rolling Stones made history by performing a massive free concert in Havana, Cuba, attracting more than 500,000 attendees. As part of their América Latina Olé tour, this event was particularly significant, as rock music had long been suppressed in the country. Mick Jagger energized the audience by speaking in Spanish, and the concert became a symbol of cultural transformation in Cuba.
The performance was later documented in Havana Moon, a film released a few months afterward. Held just days after Barack Obama’s historic visit to the island, the show reflected a period of change and growing openness. For both the Rolling Stones and their Cuban fans, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that reinforced the idea that music transcends boundaries and unites generations. Read more: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/01/468752296/rolling-stones-announce-landmark-concert-in-cuba
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