From Berlin and Glasgow to Chicago with Bono and Dr. John, September 16 gives The Rolling Stones plenty of memorable shows—and a few very unexpected guests.
Rolling Stones chronology: September 16
Mick Jagger on the Problem With Recording Exile On Main St. (1972)
Mick Jagger explains the messy reality behind The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. sessions—and why getting Keith Richards to actually finish a song could be a battle.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Stop Breaking Down’: A Rare 1970 Alternate Take
The Rolling Stones take Robert Johnson’s ‘Stop Breaking Down’ deeper into the blues on this rare 1970 alternate take, with Mick Taylor helping push the groove into unexpected territory.
«Too Much Blood» de los Rolling Stones: El experimento más oscuro de Jagger (1983)
Mick Jagger improvisó gran parte de «Too Much Blood», convirtiendo un macabro crimen real en un inquietante tema bailable que los Stones nunca interpretaron en vivo.
The Rolling Stones and ‘Roll Over Beethoven’: The 1963 BBC Take
Chuck Berry’s ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, recorded in 1956, challenged musical norms, symbolizing rock and roll’s cultural shift. The Rolling Stones’ cover in 1963 reinvigorated its legacy, asserting its ongoing relevance.
The Rolling Stones in Münster 1965: 20 Minutes of Mayhem
The Rolling Stones play just 20 minutes in Münster, but 5,000 fans and a nervous army of police make their first German show anything but routine.
Rolling Stones Chronology: September 11
September 11 takes The Rolling Stones from sweaty 1960s halls to massive tours, Mick Jagger’s Primitive Cool, and one deeply unsettling historical turning point.
The Rolling Stones – Life After Bill Wyman: How the Band Reinvented Itself Without a Founding Member (1997)
In 1997, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts reflect on replacing Bill Wyman with Darryl Jones in The Rolling Stones, blending nostalgia for Bill’s style with appreciation for Darryl’s talent and camaraderie.
Mother Earth: The Rolling Stones’ Unrealized Record Label Plan
In 1967, The Rolling Stones planned to launch Mother Earth as a label, signing Marianne Faithfull, but it didn’t materialize until they founded Rolling Stones Records in 1970, departing from Decca.
The Rolling Stones: An Alternate ‘Silver Train’ from 1970
Hear The Rolling Stones’ rare ‘Silver Train’ alternate take and discover how a familiar song sounded before reaching its final destination.
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