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The Rolling Stones and the Unreleased ‘What Am I Living For?’ (1978) An unreleased 1978 Stones recording, a haunting performance, and lyrics that suddenly sound very different knowing what Keith Richards was facing at the time.

Los Rolling Stones y ‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’: Los hechos reales detrás de su letra (1973) Detrás de la contagiosa 'Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)' de los Rolling Stones se esconde una historia perturbadora de violencia, tragedia y hechos reales que dieron forma a su letra.

rolling stones chronology october 28 press conference new york 1965

Rolling Stones chronology: October 27 On October 27, 1962, the Rolling Stones recorded their first tracks at Curly Clayton Sound Studios, marking the beginning of their influential rock journey.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 26 On October 26 Rolling Stones performed at various iconic venues from 1963 to 2010, highlighted by setlists featuring classic songs and the publication of Keith Richards' autobiography.

Rolling Stones: La oscura historia detrás de «Mother’s Little Helper» (1966) Detrás de 'Mother’s Little Helper' se esconde una extraña mezcla de Valium, frustración suburbana, un misterioso sonido de guitarra y una de las observaciones más mordaces de The Rolling Stones sobre la vida cotidiana.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 25 From the Stones’ American TV debut to Keith Richards jamming with Rockpile, October 25 serves up unexpected collaborations, Motown swagger, and decades of rock ’n’ roll surprises.

Happy birthday Bill Wyman! A 1964 fan fact sheet reveals the young Bill Wyman’s favourite food, musical ambitions, and the details fans rarely get to see.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 23 Keith Richards played acoustic guitar on both sides of Marianne Faithfull’s 1964 single—but the folk detour wasn’t quite the commercial success Decca expected.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 22 From a defiant 1965 hit single to Ronnie Wood’s pre-Stones solo adventures, October 22 delivers unexpected turns, deep cuts, and decades of live rock ’n’ roll.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 21 Why did October 21 become the ultimate collision point for stadium anthems, secret solo projects, and Tom Waits collaborations? Dive into the wild milestones that shaped rock history.

The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards on Why Mick Jagger Is Hard to Be Friends With Keith Richards didn’t exactly make friendship with Mick Jagger sound easy. His candid words reveal the private barrier behind their famously complicated relationship.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 20 Keith Richards’ Main Offender, Jagger and Richards’ New York benefit appearance, and the release of Hackney Diamonds—October 20 has more than a few surprises.

The Rolling Stones at L’Olympia, Paris: Their 1964 French Debut Before stadiums and global domination, The Rolling Stones brought their raw sound to Paris. Their 1964 L’Olympia debut was a first French encounter worth revisiting.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 19 From Eric Clapton joining the Stones in Los Angeles to Lady Gaga appearing at their intimate Hackney Diamonds launch, October 19 has a few surprises.

The Rolling Stones in Brussels 1973: Inside the Brussels Affair The Stones unleashed a ferocious Brussels performance in 1973, while Bobby Keys made a spectacular backstage miscalculation involving champagne, a bathtub, and his place in the band.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 16 From early British theatre shows to a secret Toronto club gig and Keith Richards’ guest appearance on K’naan’s album, October 16 has plenty of Stones surprises.

The Rolling Stones Live in Arnhem, 2017: No Filter Tour The Rolling Stones roll into Arnhem with a setlist full of surprises, including 'Dancing with Mr. D.' Revisit their 2017 No Filter Tour stop through photos and songs.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 15 From Keith Richards’ French court troubles in 1973 to packed arenas and evolving setlists, October 15 delivers some unexpected turns in Rolling Stones history.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 14 Charlie Watts keeps his wedding private, Brian Jones gets one last spotlight, and the Rolling Stones carry their show from Rotterdam to Tokyo. October 14 has layers.

Mick Jagger: From Climbing Rocks to Rock’n’Roll Before The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger was a teenage TV personality—climbing rocks with his father in a remarkable 1959 broadcast.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Mixed Emotions’: Inside the 1989 Reunion Hit That Saved the Band How did a bitter personal feud turn into a chart-topping truce? Discover how the Stones patched up broken ties to craft their massive 1989 comeback hit.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 13 Brian Jones’s leadership took a hit after a Liverpool show in 1963, when the Stones discovered he was getting paid more. The fallout changed the band.

‘Their Satanic Majesties Request’: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Speak Out (1967) Why do Mick Jagger and Keith Richards treat their 1967 psychedelic experiment with such blunt sarcasm? Uncover what the songwriting duo really thought about their most chaotic album.

The Rolling Stones Monthly Book: What Their ’60s Fans Read How did a mid-60s print magazine shape the band’s wild public image? Step inside the thirty rare issues that offered fans unprecedented access during British Invasion chaos.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘100 Years Ago’: The Story Behind Goats Head Soup’s Most Underrated Song Why did The Rolling Stones bury this brilliant, funk-infused piece of nostalgia on Goats Head Soup? Uncover the story behind a lost 1973 masterpiece.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 12 Mick Jagger debates marriage and modern relationships with Mary Whitehouse on British television in 1968—proof that the Stones could stir controversy without plugging in a guitar.

Mick Jagger on the Problem With Recording Exile On Main St. (1972) Mick Jagger explains the messy reality behind The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. sessions—and why getting Keith Richards to actually finish a song could be a battle.

‘Yesterday’s Papers’: How The Rolling Stones Turned Tabloid Paranoia Into Baroque Pop (1967) Why did Mick Jagger decides to use a shimmering harpsichord to settle personal scores? Uncover how 'Yesterday's Papers' transformed tabloid paranoia into the ultimate cynical pop opener.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 11 From British theatres to American stadiums, October 11 packs decades of Stones history—and Keith Richards even wanders into George Jones’s country world.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘As Tears Go By’: From Marianne Faithfull to the Stones (1965) The Rolling Stones, a locked kitchen and a ballad nobody expected. Discover how 'As Tears Go By' found its way from Marianne Faithfull to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 10 From Ronnie Wood’s soulful 1975 solo single to Eric Clapton joining the Stones onstage in 1989, October 10 has a few surprises up its sleeve.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘So Young’: An Overlooked 1994 Release Recorded during the Some Girls sessions in 1977 but released in 1994, 'So Young' spent years waiting in the wings. Here's how this overlooked Stones track evolved.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 9 From Stephen Stills joining the Stones in Amsterdam to Prince’s disastrous Los Angeles debut, October 9 holds some unexpected turns in Rolling Stones history.

Brian Jones on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Satanic Majesties’ Album: “Very Personal” (1967) Brian Jones called Their Satanic Majesties Request “very personal.” Here’s what he said about The Rolling Stones’ strangest 1967 album.

The Rolling Stones and ‘Baby, What’s Wrong’: The Early Jimmy Reed Cover (1963) WordPress excerpt: The Rolling Stones tackle Jimmy Reed’s 'Baby, What’s Wrong' in a raw 1963 recording that captures the band before the polish—and before the world caught up.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 8 From early British theatres to packed stadiums and a 1972 concert film, October 8 keeps producing unexpected Rolling Stones moments—including Mick Taylor’s surprising side trip.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Love Is a Test’: The Unreleased 2002 Track 'Love Is a Test' disappeared into the Rolling Stones’ vaults after the 2002 Forty Licks sessions. Here’s what makes this forgotten track worth discovering.

The Rolling Stones: The Strange Story of ‘I’d Much Rather Be With The Boys’(1965) A strange 1965 Stones song with a Richards–Oldham credit, Phil Spector ambitions and Mick Jagger unexpectedly pushed into the background.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 7 From Newcastle in 1965 to Desert Trip in 2016, October 7 produced a surprisingly busy chapter in The Rolling Stones’ history—and even gave Bill Wyman a solo spotlight.

The Rolling Stones ’Emotional Rescue’ (1980): When Disco, Soul, and Risk Collided The Rolling Stones went disco, Mick Jagger went falsetto, and Keith Richards wasn't exactly thrilled. Here’s how ‘Emotional Rescue’ became one of their strangest hits.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 6 Joan Baez backstage in '65, a bomb threat in Charlottesville, and early British shows—October 6 has delivered some remarkably strange Rolling Stones moments.

Keith Richards on Rock and Roll Life: “You Had to Invent It” Keith Richards never had a rock and roll instruction manual. His explanation of how The Rolling Stones’ life was invented along the way is as revealing as it is typically Richards.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Thirty-Nine and Holding’: The Unreleased 1985 Cover Version The Rolling Stones tackled a country song about aging during the Dirty Work sessions. Then they left 'Thirty-Nine and Holding' unreleased—because apparently 1985 had enough surprises already.

Rolling Stones chronology: October 5 October 5 took The Rolling Stones from British theatres to huge stadiums, with standout sets in Frankfurt, Birmingham, Edmonton and Hartford along the way.

The Rolling Stones’ Unreleased ‘Prairie Love’ from the Bridges to Babylon Sessions (1997) The Rolling Stones wandered into unexpected territory with 'Prairie Love'. Why did this funky 1997 recording stay locked away while Bridges to Babylon moved on?

The Rolling Stones’ and ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’: How They Turned Otis Redding’s Soul Classic Into a Fake Live Recording (1965) The Rolling Stones tackled Otis Redding’s soul classic in 1965—but the recording became stranger when producers added crowd noise and organ to fake a live…

Rolling Stones chronology: October 4 From an early Marquee show without Bill and Charlie to huge stadium gigs, October 4 captures decades of Stones history—and some wonderfully unexpected side projects.

The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus: Why It Was Shelved The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus had stars, circus acts and Brian Jones’ final Stones performance. So why did the band leave it unreleased for 28 years?

The Rolling Stones ‘Jiving Sister Fanny’: A 1970 Alternate Take Mick Taylor was barely settling into the Rolling Stones when 'Jiving Sister Fanny' captured him reshaping the groove on a fascinating 1969 alternate take.