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On May 22, 1965, the Rolling Stones played a show at the Radcliffe Stadium in Fresno, California, as part of their third American tour. The concert attracted thousands of fans, many of them teenagers, eager to see the rising British rockers. As excitement built, the crowd’s energy turned chaotic. Dozens of fans rushed the stage, overwhelming security. Police responded with force, leading to clashes that escalated into a full-blown riot. Chairs were overturned, barriers were broken, and several people were injured or arrested. The incident made headlines and added to the Stones’ rebellious image. Despite the mayhem, the band completed their set, reinforcing their reputation as dangerous and electrifying performers. The Fresno riot became one of their early notorious U.S. moments.
May 22, 1976: Earl’s Court, London, England Honky Tonk Women/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Hey Negrita/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/Fool To Cry/Hot Stuff/Star Star/You Gotta Move/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Band introduction/Happy/Tumbling Dice/Nothing From Nothing/Outa Space/ Midnight Rambler/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Brown Sugar/Jumping Jack Flash/ Street Fighting Man/Sympathy For The Devil
1985: After evaluating it, the Stones decide not to perform as a band at the Live Aid benefit concert in July, this after being visited and asked by organizer Bob Geldof. Instead Mick performed with Hall & Oates (with Tina Turner as guest), while Keith and Ronnie did with Bob Dylan.
2017: Keith designs a sculpture, named ‘The Wave’, for an upcoming charity auction. *Read more
May 22, 2018: London Stadium, London, England Street Fighting Man/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Paint It Black/Ride ‘Em On Down/Under My Thumb/Fool To Cry/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Before They Make Me Run/Slipping Away/Sympathy For The Devil/Miss You/Midnight Rambler/Start Me Up/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Brown Sugar/Gimme Shelter/Satisfaction
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