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Rolling Stones on video: Route 66 live at Knebworth Fair1976
The Rolling Stones at Knebworth Fair in 1976? Well, what can I say? Just another casual day in the life of the greatest rock band ever. The festival itself was one of those quintessentially “big deal” events of the ’70s, held in a field where it seemed like everyone and their dog was there, along with a few bands you might’ve heard of. In true Stones fashion, they absolutely stole the show, because why wouldn’t they?
The lineup was like a weird mixtape from the era—there were bands like 10cc, who definitely had their moments (mostly in the ‘70s, though), and the mighty Lynyrd Skynyrd, who sadly got a bit overshadowed. But it was The Rolling Stones who walked onstage, wearing the confidence of a band that had spent the last decade setting standards for everyone else in rock ‘n’ roll.
They delivered a live set that didn’t just rock; it practically shook the ground beneath Knebworth. With a crowd of about 200,000 people, the Stones played hits like Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, and Tumbling Dice like it was a walk in the park, also revisiting songs like Route 66. The other bands? Yeah, they played too, but let’s be honest, no one was really paying attention. It was always going to be the Stones’ show, whether they were headlining or not.
The 1976 Knebworth Fair wasn’t just a festival; it was a reminder that while others were trying to catch up, the Stones were already miles ahead, casually making history again. Everyone else? They were just along for the ride. (ref. rolling stones route 66 live)
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