Mick Jagger turns confession into comedy on ‘Sex Drive’, while the Stones dive into funk, temptation and one of their strangest 1991 videos.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sex Drive’ (1991): Mick Jagger’s Funky Confession
Exploring the Rolling Stones’ ‘Flashpoint’ Album (1991)
‘Flashpoint’, released on April 2 1991, captures The Rolling Stones’ live performances from their 1989-90 world tours, featuring notable tracks and marking Bill Wyman’s final recordings with the band.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Highwire’: Protest in Rock Form’ (1991)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Highwire’, released in March 1991, serves as a political statement addressing the Gulf War. Mick Jagger critiques the conflict’s motives while acknowledging war’s complexities. The song showcases impressive musicianship with a triple-guitar arrangement and features backing vocals by Bernard Fowler. It reached number 29 on UK charts.
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