August 17 brings a 1963 Northwich show, a 1965 studio session with Jagger, Wyman, Stewart, Clapton and Page, Voodoo Lounge concerts in New Jersey and Berlin, plus the 2000 Faces compilation.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 17
Mick Jagger: “You’ve Got to Explore Everywhere” (2016)
Mick Jagger had spent decades conquering stages, but in 2016 he offered a different challenge: knowing your roots is no reason to stop exploring.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Some Girls’: Almost ‘More Fast Numbers’
Before Some Girls became Some Girls, The Rolling Stones reportedly considered a much cheekier title—and it sounds exactly like something they might have gotten away with.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Come On Sugar’: The Unreleased 1975 Track with Jeff Beck
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Come On Sugar’ disappeared into the vaults after the 1975 sessions, leaving behind a funky glimpse of a band exploring unfamiliar territory.
‘Mercy Mercy’ por los Rolling Stones: De Don Covay a los estudios Chess
‘Mercy Mercy’, el original de Don Covay y cómo los Rolling Stones le dieron a la canción un carácter más pesado y contundente en 1965.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Talkin’ About You’: A Gritty 1965 Cover (1965)
The Rolling Stones slowed down Chuck Berry’s ‘Talkin’ About You’ in 1965, transforming a familiar rocker into a moodier, heavier groove with plenty of Stones swagger.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 16
August 16 brings a strange mix of Stones history: a secret Toronto gig, the Jagger-Richards reconciliation behind ‘Mixed Emotions’, and some unexpected Keith and Ronnie collaborations.
Twang, Satire, and Swagger: How Mick Jagger Tackled Country Music
Mick Jagger didn’t just play country; he wore it like an ironic costume. Explore the satirical side of The Rolling Stones and why their twangiest hits were always a wink.
The Rolling Stones: The Day Charlie Watts Shot the Iconic Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! Cover
The iconic cover of the Rolling Stones’ live album Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!, photographed by David Bailey, embodies rock’s chaotic spirit, symbolizing rebellion and artistic authenticity during a transformative era for the band.
The Rolling Stones’ Lost ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ Take (1974): Why the Alternate Version Hits Harder
What happens when you strip back the gloss? An unreleased 1974 take of ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ reveals a wilder, funkier side of The Rolling Stones never captured on record.
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