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Today in Rolling Stones history: May 14

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May 14 has never really been just another date in rock history—it’s more like a rotating stage where The Rolling Stones keep switching eras without asking permission. From early-’60s gigs in England and the U.S. that helped shape their live reputation, to the moment a young Mick Taylor quietly slid into the band’s orbit at Olympic Studios, the day keeps rewriting its own script. Fast-forward and you’ve got the release of the deluxe edition of the Exile On Main St. album, rare family-tinged club appearances, and anniversary reissues reminding everyone that legacy doesn’t exactly sit still. Even Ronnie Wood pops up later being celebrated for radio work that proves rockers don’t retire, they just change volume.

May 14, 1964: St. George’s Hall, Bradford, England (2 shows)

May 14, 1965: New Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA, USA

May 14, 1969: Mick Taylor, who is on the verge of leaving John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, heads into a pivotal moment in his career when he is invited to audition for the the Stones. The tryout takes place at Olympic Studios in London, where Taylor’s fluid guitar style and calm precision quickly set him apart. What begins as a simple audition soon turns into a defining crossroads, as the Stones are already searching for a new musical direction and a guitarist capable of expanding their sound beyond raw blues rock.

May 14, 1976: Granby Hall, Leicester, England

May 14, 2007: Mick performs Dead Flowers alongside his brother’s Chris Jagger’ Atcha! band onstage at The Bull’s Head in Barnes, London, England, a well-known local live music venue with a long-standing jazz and blues tradition. The appearance captures a more informal, intimate side of Jagger’s musical world, as he steps away from stadium-sized rock shows to share a stage with family in a smaller club setting.

May 14, 2010: Release of the Exile On Main St. (Deluxe Edition) 2-CD set, including the original 18-track double album (digitally remastered) plus a second disc feat. 10 previously unreleased songs and outtakes, as follows:
1. Pass The Wine (Sophia Loren)/ 2. Plundered My Soul/ 3. I’m Not Signifying/ 4. Following The River/ 5. Dancing In The Light/ 6. So Divine (Aladdin Story)/ 7. Loving Cup (alt. take)/ 8. Soul Survivor (alt. take)/ 9. Good Time Women/ 10. Title 5

May 14, 2010: Release of the Exile On Main St. (Deluxe Edition) 2-CD set + BONUS CD (limited edition, exclusively sold at Best Buy stores in the USA), including the original 18-song double album, the second disc feat. 10 unreleased bonus tracks, plus an additional interview disc (all interviews recorded in 2009) featuring:
1. When Exile Began (MJ, KR & CW)/ 2. Taxes and France (BW, CW, MJ & KR)/ 3. The House in France (KR & MJ)/ 4. Touring, Recording and New Beginning (MT)/ 5. The Piano Players (MJ)/ 6. Driving and Recording at the House (BW, CW & KR)/ 7. Creating Songs for the Album (MJ)/ 8. The Process for Keith Richards (CW, KR & MJ)/ 9. Happy (KR)/ 10. The Extra Tracks (CW, MJ & KR)/ 11. The Overall Album (MJ & KR)

May 14, 2012: Ronnie Wood is honored at the Sony Radio Academy Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. He receives a Silver Award for Best Specialist Music Programme for The Ronnie Wood Show on Absolute Classic Rock, marking another milestone in his broadcasting work. The recognition follows his earlier win in 2011, when he was named Music Radio Personality of the Year at the same prestigious awards, further cementing his presence beyond the stage as a respected radio figure.

May 14, 2020: Keith Richards makes a plea from his home in Weston, Connecticut, to donate to the Jazz Foundation of America for out-of-work musicians during a live-streamed emergency fund concert, highlighting the vital role music plays in healing and unity. He mostly emphasized the urgency of supporting artists facing hardship, then encouraging viewers to contribute generously.

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