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The Rolling Stones Launch Voodoo Lounge Tour with Grand NYC Arrival
May 3, 1994: The Stones arrive by presidential yacht (the “Honey Fitz”) to Pier 60 in New York City for their press conference announcing their 1994-1995 Voodoo Lounge World Tour, also announcing bass player Darryl Jones and Chuck Leavell will join them onstage.
Mick: “We’ve done it by land and we’ve done it by train… I hate that thing where you say it’s the last tour and beg for sympathy, (like) if you don’t come, you never see them again. I’m not going to say it’s the last tour. I think it’s a mistake to say that.”
The Rolling Stones Ignite Excitement at 1994 Voodoo Lounge Launch
The Stones’ Voodoo Lounge Tour press conference in 1994 was a significant event for both the band and their fans. The tour marked the first time the Stones had hit the road in five years, following their Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour in 1989-1990. The press conference likely generated a lot of anticipation and excitement among fans eager to see the legendary rock band back in action.
During the conference, the band members fielded questions from journalists about the upcoming tour, the setlist, any new music they were working on, and various other topics of interest to both the media and fans. It also served as the official introduction of bassist Darryl Jones, who would step in for the late Bill Wyman, and keyboardist Chuck Leavell as part of the touring lineup—both of whom would go on to become mainstays in the Stones’ live performances. This momentous occasion not only set the tone for what would become a massive world tour but also symbolized a fresh chapter in the band’s history.
Darryl Jones, about getting the job: “I tried not to get too attached to the outcome. After we did the record, Mick said he thought I did a good job, and Keith said he’d like to have me hang around again. But I didn’t really get the word, officially, on the tour until a couple of months ago.”
Global Buzz and Lasting Impact: The Voodoo Lounge Tour Takes Off
Given the Rolling Stones’ legendary status and unmatched showmanship, the 1994 Voodoo Lounge Tour press conference drew massive media attention and fanfare worldwide. Their dramatic arrival by yacht only added to the spectacle, reaffirming the band’s flair for larger-than-life moments. As the band discussed tour details and the addition of Darryl Jones and Chuck Leavell to their live lineup, excitement rippled through the music industry.
The tour itself proved to be a historic triumph, reaching millions of fans across the globe and becoming one of the highest-grossing tours of the decade. It reaffirmed the Stones’ dominance as a touring force and underscored their enduring influence on rock and roll culture.
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