19th February
Photo session: The Rolling Stones with photographer Helmut Newton at Pathe Marconi Studio, Paris, France.
16th January
The Rolling Stones recorded at Pathe Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, Paris until 21st February 1978.
December
Release of The Rolling Stones' 32nd UK single in UK (Maxi) – Hot Stuff – Jumpin' Jack Flash – Brown Sugar – If You Can't Rock Me (Live)
23rd September
The Stones attended press reception at Trax Club in New York for release of double album Love You Live.
16th September
Release of The Rolling Stones' 25th UK album – Love You Live (Double album) – Rolling Stones Records COC.89101.
14th September
The Rolling Stones (without Keith) attended a press reception at the Marquee Club in Soho, London for the release of the album Love You Live.
15th March
The Stones met with Prince Rupert Loewenstein, Peter Rudge and Bill Carter to discuss Keith's continuing drug-related problems and the future of The Rolling Stones.
14th February
Bill, Charlie Watts and Mick Jagger signed a recording contract for the rest of world with EMI Music in London. Effective from 17th February.
24th January
Court Case: Promotor/Stones sought injunction against The News of the World to restrain them publishing details or stills of Robert Frank film Cocksucker Blues on grounds of breach of copyright. An injunction was granted until 28th January 1977.
21st August
Stones performed at the Knebworth Festival, Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire to 200,000 fans but were never paid.
27th May
Atlantic Records' midnight party for The Rolling Stones at The Astor Club, Berkeley Square, London.
1st May
The Rolling Stones shot promo videos for Fool To Cry, Hot Stuff, Hey Negrita and Crazy Mama at Keil, West Germany.
23rd April
Release of The Rolling Stones' 24th UK album - Black & Blue – Rolling Stones Records COC.59106.
17th April
Release of The Rolling Stones' 24th US album - Black And Blue – Rolling Stones Records COC.79104.
8th April
Release of The Rolling Stones' 34th single in US - Hot Stuff b/w Fool To Cry - RS Records RS.19304.
1st April
Promoter Harvey Goldsmith confirmed over 1 million postal ticket applications had been received for The Rolling Stones' Earls Court concerts (the equivalent of 67 shows).
April
Release of The Rolling Stones' 33rd US 12-inch single - Hot Stuff b/w Crazy Mama – RS Records DSKO.70.
12th March
Release of Bill Wyman's second solo album in the UK – Stone Alone – Rolling Stones Records COC.59105.