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March 25 isn’t merely a date in The Rolling Stones timeline—it’s a snapshot of their evolution in motion. From gritty double shows in 1964 Birmingham to a Scandinavian stop in 1967, the band sharpened its live edge. By 1983, Charlie Watts was exploring side projects, while 1991’s Highwire revealed a sharper political voice led by Mick Jagger. Then came 2016 in Havana—a historic, massive free concert that proved their reach had no limits. Different years, same restless spirit: always pushing forward, always redefining rock history.
March 25, 1964: Town Hall, Birmingham, England (2 shows)
March 25, 1967: Idrottens Hus Paskafton, Helsingborg, Sweden (2 shows)
March 25, 1983: Charlie Watts joins Rocket 88 for a concert at the 100 Club in London, England.
March 25, 1991: Release of the HighwireCD-single in the UK. The song functioned as a politically charged track centered on the Gulf War. In it Mick Jagger questions the underlying reasons for the conflict while also recognizing the complicated nature of war. 1. Highwire(album version)/ 2. Play With Fire (live in Clemson 1989)/ 3. Factory Girl (live in London 1990)
March 25, 2016: Ciudad Deportiva De La Habana, La Habana, Cuba (last show of the Latin American Olé tour) Jumpin’ Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/All Down The Line/Angie/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Before They Make Me Run/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Gimme Shelter/Start Me Up/Sympathy For The Devil/Brown Sugar/You Can’t Always Get What You Want*/Satisfaction *With special guests Coro Entrevoces choir
In 2016 The Rolling Stones made history with a massive free concert in Havana, Cuba—and that right after President Obama’s visit! Over 500,000 fans rocked out as the band tore through their classics. It was a wild, emotional night, marking a huge cultural moment for Cuba. Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Charlie gave it their all, proving rock ‘n’ roll knows no borders.
Keith on playing Cuba (March 2016): “That was unique, man, even in my book. God knows, it was an amazing outpouring of what the Cuban people have stored up inside themselves. There was a great sense of release and freedom and everybody had an incredible time. The band played their asses off. It was fantastic… I was quite proud that we’d been banned in the early ’60s along with Elvis and the Beatles – good company you know? I’ve got to put it up there with the Hyde Parks. Absolutely. Especially given the unique location. I mean what a way to finish off a great tour.”
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