On October 20 various significant events occurred in Rolling Stones history, including performances, album releases, and notable collaborations spanning multiple decades, showcasing their enduring impact on music.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 20
1969: The Rolling Stones Break the Rules with a Free Gig
The Rolling Stones held a lively press conference in New York, discussing topics like free concerts and Vietnam. They announced a San Francisco free concert on December 6, showcasing their usual charisma.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 19
On October 19 various significant Rolling Stones performances took place across multiple years at multiple venues worldwide.
Rolling Stones: “Stones Crash-Bash In”
The Rolling Stones demonstrated their enduring vitality in 1974 with new hits, contrasting their legacy against the rising Bay City Rollers.
Rolling Stones Unreleased: ‘Windmill’
‘Windmill’, a lost Rolling Stones jam from 1973, showcases their creative process during the Goats Head Soup recording sessions.
‘Walkin’ Thru the Sleepy City’, Rolling Stones Style (1964)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘(Walkin’ Thru The) Sleepy City’ marked a pop departure in 1964, showcasing experimentation with lighter sounds, despite failing to achieve lasting impact or excitement in their catalog.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 18
On October 18 notable events in Rolling Stones history include album releases, concerts across various locations, and the premiere of the documentary Crossfire Hurricane in 2012.
Rolling Stones: “What kind of a ‘Rescue’ is this?” (1980)
The review critiques the Rolling Stones’ “Emotional Rescue,” noting its unoriginality and burned-out themes reminiscent of past work.
Rolling Stones Unreleased: ‘Emotional Rescue’ (Long Version)
During the Emotional Rescue sessions, Jagger led creatively, with Richards focusing on sobriety, resulting in unique musical experimentation.
The Rolling Stones Burn Up Brussels 1973
In 1973, The Rolling Stones epitomized rock chaos in Brussels, showcasing wild performances while dealing with backstage extravagance, including Bobby Keys’ infamous champagne incident, leading to his decade-long ban from the band.
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