On August 20, multiple notable events in Rolling Stones history occurred, including single releases, concerts, and guest appearances spanning from 1963 to 2007, highlighting their enduring legacy in music.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 20
Mick Jagger’s Brush with Billy the Kid and Jean Harlow?
April 15, 1972: It is reported that Mick has accepted the part of Billy The Kid in a film version of Michael McLure’s controversial stage play, The Beard based on an imaginary meeting between Billy The Kid and Jean Harlow.
A Rolling Stones’ Alternate ‘Jiving Sister Fanny’ (1969)
This Rolling Stones’ unreleased alternate take of ‘Jiving Sister Fanny’ featuring Mick Taylor’s impactful guitar and Nicky Hopkins’ piano, showcases Taylor’s significant yet often uncredited influence on the band’s evolving sound.
Rolling Stones’ Romantic Curveball: ‘As Tears Go By’ (1965)
‘As Tears Go By’, a ballad by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, contrasts the Stones’ rough image, showcasing emotional depth and melancholy, later popularized by Marianne Faithfull’s hit version.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 19
On August 19 notable events in Rolling Stones history include concerts from 1963 to 2003, single releases by Bowie and Jagger, and albums featuring Keith Richards in 2008 and 2016.
Keith Richards on The Stones Getting Nostalgic (1997)
Keith Richards emphasizes that the Rolling Stones focus on creating new music rather than dwelling on nostalgia. Their journey is about continuous creativity and passion, avoiding reliance on past hits.
The Rolling Stones Face Feminist Backlash (1976)
Back in ’76, the Rolling Stones stirred major controversy with their Black and Blue ads. A huge Sunset Boulevard billboard showed model Anita Russell tied up, with text like, “I’m ‘Black and Blue’… and I love it!”
The Rolling Stones’ Alternate 1997 ‘Saint of Me’
The Rolling Stones’ alternate version of ‘Saint of Me’ showcases spiritual themes intertwined with raw music, highlighting morality, transformation, and human contradictions through clever lyrics and powerful riffs.
Rolling Stones Rock with ‘Oh No, Not You Again’ (2005)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Oh No, Not You Again’ blends humor and real-life inspiration, featuring energetic riffs and playful lyrics. While not a classic, its raw spirit showcases the band’s enduring rock essence.
Tanks Roll Out, The Rolling Stones Roll In: Prague 1990
On August 18, 1990 The Rolling Stones performed in Prague, attracting over 100,000 fans. This historic concert symbolized freedom post-Velvet Revolution, blending music with a celebration of democracy.
