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May 16, 1964: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London (2 shows)
1965: Arena, Long Beach, CA, USA
1966: Mick and Andrew Oldham visit Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys at his hotel room in London, where Johnston plays the Beach Boys’ just-released Pet Sounds album.
In early 1967, the Rolling Stones hit Olympic Studios in London to start work on what would become their most psychedelic and experimental album, Their Satanic Majesties Request. Fresh off the chaos of drug busts and media backlash, the band decided to push boundaries—and then some. With Andrew Loog Oldham stepping back as producer, the Stones were on their own, often drifting through long, unfocused sessions filled with acid trips, weird instruments, and general studio madness.
Mick, Keith, Brian, Charlie, and Bill dabbled in Mellotron, Theremin, and tons of studio effects, diving headfirst into the sounds of the time. Songs like Citadel, 2000 Man and She’s a Rainbow came out of these wild Olympic jam sessions, blending rock with swirling textures and oddball lyrics. Brian Jones especially took the opportunity to show off his multi-instrumental chops.
It wasn’t all smooth—some sessions were chaotic or delayed, and the album lacked the tight production of earlier work. But the Olympic sessions captured a unique, adventurous spirit. It was the Stones’ trippiest era, and while Satanic Majesties divided fans, it remains a fascinating document of the band stepping into the unknown, lit up by the vibe of 1967.
May 16, 1977: Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg are seen by Dr. Anita Stevens for psychiatric evaluation and treatment at the Stevens Psychiatric Centre in New York City. They start prolonged treatment with Dr. Stevens.
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