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Some dates in rock history carry a little extra electricity, and March 13 is one of them for The Rolling Stones. On this day in 1971, the band stormed the stage at the University of Leeds during a turbulent moment in their career—fresh from releasing Sticky Fingers and preparing to leave the UK amid looming tax exile. The result was a ferocious, unforgettable performance, later unearthed in the album’s Super Deluxe Edition. Raw, loud, and thrillingly intimate, the Leeds show captured the Stones at full throttle, balancing swagger and precision in a way few bands ever could. Decades later, its energy still crackles like live voltage.
March 13, 1965: Granada Theatre, Rugby, England (2 shows)
March 13, 1971: University of Leeds, Leeds, England Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Live With Me/Dead Flowers/Stray Cat Blues/Love In Vain/Midnight Rambler/ Bitch/Band introduction/Honky Tonk Women/Satisfaction/Little Queenie/Brown Sugar/Street Fighting Man/Let It Rock
Part of their farewell UK tour before heading into tax exile, this show captured the Stones at their rawest and most electrifying. This wasn’t just another stop on the tour—it was a legendary performance, later released as part of Sticky Fingers Super Deluxe Edition in 2015. The band was on fire, with Mick Jagger commanding the stage, Keith Richards and Mick Taylor trading scorching guitar licks, and Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman locking down the rhythm with effortless cool.
The ’71 tour was a pivotal moment for the Stones. Sticky Fingers had just been released, showcasing their evolution with a heavier, grittier sound. Leeds saw them at the peak of their game, a band at full throttle, tearing through a set that left the crowd in awe. The intimate university venue added to the intensity—this wasn’t a massive arena gig but a raw, up-close experience with the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Looking back, the Leeds show remains one of the Stones’ most celebrated live performances. It’s a snapshot of a band about to conquer the world, balancing chaos and precision in a way only they could. If you ever needed proof of their status as rock legends, Leeds 1971 is it.
March 13 2007: Release of The Wobblers‘ CD The Wobblers, with Mick Taylor as guest on two tracks: Positive Statement/ You Can’t Stop Me
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