Tag: Emotional Rescue

NYC Gets ‘Rescued’ by The Rolling Stones in 1980

rolling stones emotional rescue party 1980

On June 26, 1980, The Rolling Stones hosted a hospital-themed promotional party for their album Emotional Rescue at Danceteria in NYC, minus drummer Charlie Watts. The event symbolized the band’s evolution into funk and disco, showcasing their resilience and theatricality amid significant changes, while celebrating their enduring legacy in music.

The Rolling Stones and Harmonica Hero Sugar Blue

rolling stones sugar blue miss you 1978 cover

Sugar Blue, born James Joshua Whitin in 1949, is an American blues harpist who gained recognition after being discovered by Mick Jagger while busking in Paris. He contributed to The Rolling Stones’ albums Some Girls and Emotional Rescue and performed with the band multiple times, showcasing his talents in live settings.