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December 4, 1965 – The Rolling Stones released “December’s Children
DECEMBER 4, 1965 – The Rolling Stones released “December’s Children (And Everybody’s)”, the last of the group’s early albums to feature numerous cover songs. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote only half of the songs themselves. There had been no sessions to record the album; most of the songs were drawn from the sessions for the […] More
October 15, 1973 – Keith Richards and Anita Pallenburg were both found guilty of trafficking cannabis
OCTOBER 15, 1973 – The morning papers reported that Keith Richards and Anita Pallenburg were both found guilty of trafficking cannabis by a Court in Nice, France. They were also found guilty of possession of cannabis, heroin, and cocaine at their Nellcote villa and on their yaught “Mandrax” in 1972. The Rolling Stone was given a […] More
August 20, 1973 – The Rolling Stones released their single “Angie.”
AUGUST 20, 1973 – The Rolling Stones released their single “Angie.” Soft rock groups were climbing the charts, and the Stones were better known for their gritty blues-based rock anthems, but the ballad instantly became one of their biggest singles, going straight to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #5 on the […] More
August 8, 1998 – The Rolling Stones gave first concert near Moscow
AUGUST 8, 1998 – Over thirty years after the Rolling Stones requested to perform in Russia, they gave first concert near Moscow, playing through a driving rain before an appreciative crowd nearly 100,000 strong at the Grand Sports Arena in Luzhniki. ”At last, we are here,” Mick Jagger yelled into the microphone, his voice booming across the […] More
August 12, 1989 – The Rolling Stones played a secret club gig at Toad’s Place
AUGUST 12, 1989 – The Rolling Stones played a secret club gig at Toad’s Place on York Street in New Haven, Connecticut, much to the delight of about 700 patrons. Joey Ramone and Daryl Hall were two of the very few to get past Toad’s velvet rope. After the Rolling Stones and their entourage set […] More
MAY 26, 1965 – The Rolling Stones performed on the ABC variety show “Shindig!”
MAY 26, 1965 – The Rolling Stones performed on the ABC variety show “Shindig!” where they introduced one of their big influences, bluesman Howlin’ Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett), who sings “How Many More Years.” It was the first time that many Americans first glimpsed the face of true blues. Also, the band played their forthcoming single, […] More
November 13, 1968 – Rolling Stone Brian Jones purchased “Cotchford Farm” in Sussex, England
NOVEMBER 13, 1968 – Rolling Stone Brian Jones purchased “Cotchford Farm” in Sussex, England. “Winnie The Pooh” author A.A. Milne had formerly owned the house, the childhood home of the real Christopher Robin, Milne’s own son. The manor was to become Jones’ final residence, as less than a year later, his lifeless body would be discovered […] More
September 10, 1966 – The Rolling Stones made an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
SEPTEMBER 10, 1966 – The Rolling Stones made an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Guitarist Brian Jones had his hand in a cast after a fall in the bathroom during the band’s recent trip to Tangier, Morocco, but antiques dealer Christopher Gibbs claimed that while in his shop, Jones acquired the injury when he […] More
April 14, 1963 – The Rolling Stones played at The Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England.
APRIL 14, 1963 – Still unsigned to a label, The Rolling Stones played at The Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England. The Beatles had a rare night off so, after their third appearance on the ITV show “Thank Your Lucky Stars”, they drove to the venue to see the new group they’d been hearing about for […] More
DECEMBER 18, 1983 – Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards married
DECEMBER 18, 1983 – Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards married 27-year old model/actress Patti Hansen at the Finisterra Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on his 40th birthday with Mick Jagger serving as best man. The couple, who have two daughters, Theodora and Alexandra, are still together. ads [wp_ad_camp_2] More
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