August 30 gave The Rolling Stones everything from early theatre gigs to Keith Richards’ bizarre family story—and Charlie Watts’ final Stones show.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 30
The Rolling Stones: Producer Jimmy Miller Explains Why Exile on Main St. Was So Different
Jimmy Miller witnessed Exile on Main St. from inside the studio. His recollections challenge the myths surrounding one of The Rolling Stones’ most talked-about albums.
About ‘Blue Lena’, Keith Richards’ Legendary Bentley
Keith Richards’ blue Bentley, ‘Blue Lena’, became a rolling symbol of rock ’n’ roll excess, tangled friendships, and notorious escapades—before its remarkable journey ended under the auctioneer’s hammer.
The Rolling Stones’ Lost 1982 Take of Otis Redding’s ‘I’ve Got Dreams to Remember’
The Rolling Stones recorded a surprisingly polished version of Otis Redding’s ‘I’ve Got Dreams to Remember’ in 1982. So why did this soulful performance remain unreleased for decades?
Más allá del estilo: Por qué ‘The Spider and the Fly’ de los Rolling Stones (1965) merece más atención
Olvida los himnos de estadio. ¿Por qué ‘The Spider and the Fly’ de The Rolling Stones sigue siendo su trampa más astuta? Descubre la historia tras esta clase magistral de 1965.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Soul Survivor’ (1972): Love, Loss, and the Break That Changed Everything
The Rolling Stones close Exile on Main St. with ‘Soul Survivor’, where Keith Richards’ relentless riff turns the album’s final moments into a defiant refusal to stop.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 29
From Dr. John and Aretha Franklin to Steel Wheels, August 29 delivered some wonderfully unexpected Rolling Stones connections.
Mick Jagger on 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.
When Mick Jagger Became a Film Star in 1969
In 1969, Mick Jagger traded the stage for the movie set, playing an Australian outlaw in Ned Kelly—and the British press suddenly had a new title for him: film star.
The Rolling Stones and the Unreleased ‘What Am I Living For?’ (1978)
An unreleased 1978 Stones recording, a haunting performance, and lyrics that suddenly sound very different knowing what Keith Richards was facing at the time.
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