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The Rolling Stones live in St. Louis 1972

July 9, 1972: Kiel Convention Hall, St. Louis, MO, USA (2 shows)

Mick Jagger, during the show: “On this tour, the audiences have been good, haven’t they? In Knoxville and such it might be a bit quiet, but they have listened and gotten up at the end and responded when we wanted them to… what can you say, good audiences. A bit of crying now and then for Sympathy for the Devil, which I can’t remember anymore. Of course, we might do a long version of it for Nixon.”

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The Stones Hit St. Louis: Two Wild Shows, One Crazy Day

On July 9, 1972 The Rolling Stones rolled into St. Louis for two packed shows at the Kiel Convention Hall—and it was chaos in the best way possible. Fans lined up for hours, and the moment Mick, Keith, and the crew hit the stage, the place exploded. It was loud, sweaty, and electric. With the band deep into their legendary STP tour (short for “Stones Touring Party”), they were firing on all cylinders. The crowd got everything from Brown Sugar to Jumpin’ Jack Flash, and you could practically feel the floor shake. Mick was dancing like a man possessed, Keith and Mick Taylor traded searing licks, and Charlie Watts, as always, held it all down like a rock.

The evening show was even wilder than the first, with a more amped-up crowd and the band leaning even harder into their gritty, no-holds-barred performance style. By the end of the night, the Kiel Convention Hall had seen pure rock ‘n’ roll mayhem.

The 1972 U.S. Tour: Grit, Glam, and Rock’n’Roll

The ’72 U.S. tour wasn’t just about the music—it was a full-blown event. The STP tour was a wild mix of high fashion, groupie madness, press scandals, and some of the rawest performances the Stones ever delivered. With songs from Exile on Main St. fresh off the press, the band was at a peak creatively and energetically. There were limos, helicopters, late-night hotel drama, and security trying (and failing) to keep fans in check. It was the Stones doing what they did best: pushing the limits, living fast, and leaving unforgettable shows in their wake. St. Louis was just one explosive stop in a tour that became rock legend.

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