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Today in Rolling Stones history: September 2

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September 2 has a habit of catching The Rolling Stones in moments when the usual mythology gets a little messy. In 1970, the band lands in Helsinki during an oddly sparse period, while financial headaches lurk behind the scenes. A decade later, Ronnie Wood releases 1 2 3 4, a solo record that sounds considerably more interested in having fun than impressing anyone. Then, in 1998, The Rolling Stones bring the Bridges to Babylon circus to Bremen, proving that even after decades, they still know how to turn a stadium into organized chaos. Three dates, three different Stones stories—and none particularly short on attitude.

September 2, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England

September 2, 1970: Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland (The Rolling Stones European Tour 1970)
In 1970 the Rolling Stones were in a weird in-between phase—no official tour, just a handful of shows scattered across Europe. Fresh out of the ’60s chaos, they were broke from bad deals and tax issues, but still pulling huge crowds whenever they showed up. Think of it as the Stones regrouping, catching their breath before unleashing the monster tours that would define the next decade. Rock’s storm was only warming up.

September 2, 1981: Release of 1 2 3 4, Ronnie Wood’s fourth solo album
SIDE A: 1. 1 2 3 4/ 2. Fountain Of Love/ 3. Outlaws/ 4. Redeyes/ 5. Wind Howlin’ Through
SIDE B: 1. Priceless/ 2. She Was Out There/ 3. Down To The Ground/ 4. She Never Told Me
1 2 3 4 is pure Ronnie—loose, groovy, and full of that cheeky swagger he brings to the Stones. It’s not some polished chart-chasing album; it’s him jamming with buddies, mixing rock, funk, and a splash of reggae. You can tell he’s having fun more than trying to prove anything. Critics didn’t rave, but fans of Ronnie’s raw style know the album is a hidden gem worth a spin.

September 2, 1998: Weserstadion, Bremen, Germany (Bridges to Babylon Tour, European leg)
Satisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme Shelter/ Anybody Seen My Baby?/ Paint It Black/Saint Of Me/Out Of Control/ Memory Motel/Miss You/Band introduction/Thief In The Night/Wanna Hold You/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/You Got Me Rocking/Like A Rolling Stone/ Sympathy For The Devil/Tumbling Dice/Honky Tonk Women/Start Me Up/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/ You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Brown Sugar

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