From club stages to ‘Mixed Emotions’ at Grand Central, July 11 packs one surprising Rolling Stones milestone after another—including a comeback that wasn’t quite the comeback everyone expected.
Rolling Stones Chronology: July 11
Keith Richards on What Rock’n’Roll Really Did to Society (1971)
In 1971, Keith Richards explained what rock ’n’ roll really changed—and it had less to do with music than with making an entire generation nervous.
The Rolling Stones at Chess Studios: Inside the Historic Chicago Sessions of 1964
The Rolling Stones recorded at Chicago’s Chess Studios in June 1964, absorbing the local blues scene. This pivotal experience influenced their sound, marking a significant moment in rock history.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Walk with Me Wendy’: A Lost Song from 1970
Why did The Rolling Stones leave Walk with Me Wendy in the vault? One forgotten 1970 recording still raises questions—and rewards curious fans willing to dig deeper.
Los Rolling Stones y “Heaven” (1981): ¿Su canción más atmosférica?
¿Por qué los Rolling Stones sonaban tan diferentes en ‘Heaven’? Detrás de esta hipnótica canción de Tattoo You se esconde uno de sus experimentos más fascinantes.
The Rolling Stones Record Jimmy Reed’s ‘Little Rain’ During the Blue & Lonesome Sessions (2016)
Why did The Rolling Stones keep ‘Little Rain’ so restrained? Sometimes the quietest blues performances reveal the deepest admiration—and this one says plenty without raising its voice.
Rolling Stones Chronology: July 10
The Rolling Stones turned July 10 into a day of wild gigs, heartbreaking goodbyes, surprise collaborations, and one remarkable new chapter. See what happened.
Back to the Roots: Mick Jagger Explains the Making of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Blue & Lonesome’ (2016)
Why did The Rolling Stones trade stadium gloss for the raw “swerve” of Chicago blues? Mick Jagger reveals the secret behind the sessions that made Blue & Lonesome feel dangerous.
The Rolling Stones and Muddy Waters: Reimagining ‘Look What You’ve Done’ in 1964
Did The Rolling Stones accidentally record a stolen song? Unpack the mystery behind their Chess Studio session and why Brian Jones’ harmonica remains the definitive sound of their blues obsession.
The Rolling Stones in Paris (2003): The Licks Tour Raw and Unfiltered
Forty years in, why was the 2003 Paris show the definitive proof that The Rolling Stones hadn’t lost their bite? Get the real story behind the Licks tour’s electric performance.
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