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The Rolling Stones live in Milwaukee 1975
June 8, 1975: County Stadium, Milwaukee, WI, USA Honky Tonk Women/All Down The Line/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Star Star/Gimme Shelter/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/You Gotta Move/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Sure The One You Need/Tumbling Dice/Luxury/Band introduction/Heartbreaker/Angie/Wild Horses/That’s Life/Outa Space/Midnight Rambler/ Brown Sugar/Rip This Joint/Street Fighting Man/Jumpin’ Jack Flash
The Rolling Stones Take Over Milwaukee – June 8, 1975
On June 8, 1975, The Rolling Stones stormed into Milwaukee’s County Stadium as part of their highly anticipated Tour of the Americas. With Ronnie Wood freshly added to the lineup, the band was kicking off a new era and bringing an explosive live show to match. Milwaukee was buzzing, and over 45,000 fans filled the stadium, ready to witness rock ‘n’ roll royalty in action. It was the band’s first tour in three years and the first U.S. tour to feature Wood on guitar—his chemistry with Keith Richards already sparking on stage.
The Stones opened the show with “Honky Tonk Women,” setting the tone for an electrifying night. Their set included hits like Gimme Shelter, Brown Sugar and even what could be considered a rarity: Keith Richards singing Sure the One You Need (originally from Ronnie Wood’s first solo album I’ve Got My Own Album To Do, released the previous year), all delivered with raw energy and swagger. Mick Jagger was a whirlwind—dancing, teasing the crowd, and changing outfits throughout the set, while Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman anchored the chaos with rock-solid rhythm.
Tour of the Americas: A Night to Remember
The Milwaukee show was part of a tour that redefined what a rock concert could be. The Stones introduced dramatic stage effects, like a giant inflatable phallus and a moving stage platform, adding theatrical flair to their performance. Despite the theatrics, the focus remained on the music—and the band delivered. Fans left County Stadium knowing they had seen something unforgettable. The June 8 show remains one of the standout performances of the 1975 tour and a cherished memory for Stones fans in Wisconsin.
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