Rolling Stones
Photo Session: Charlie and a donkey for Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out album cover – (rejected).
Immediate Records, the record label started in 1965 by Andrew Oldham, announced its bankruptcy, with debts close to £300,000.
Recording Session: Bill and Charlie recorded with Howlin’ Wolf in London until 6th May.
Press revealed Brian Jones died leaving debts of over £190,000.
Photo Session: David Bailey re-shot the Charlie and donkey photos for Stones album cover.
Stones meeting with Prince Rupert Loewenstein. Agreed to spend 21 months out of UK to clear up tax affairs and negotiate new record deal.
Marshall Chess made General Manager and Trevor Churchill Label Manager of Stones Record label being formed.
Stones’ contracts with Decca Records (UK) and London Records (US) expired.
The Rolling Stones Blue Book book was published in France, Germany and Italy – full of errors.
Stones commenced European Tour in Sweden – toured to 9th October 1970.
Settlement agreement between London Record and Abkco.
Release of Stones’ 15th US album – Get Yer Ya-Yas Out (Live) London NPS.5.
Melody Maker revealed there was a band called the Rolling Stones in 1932.
Stones’ Gimme Shelter film premiered at the Plaza Theatre, New York.
Court Case: At Alameda County Superior Court in California, Alan David Pissaro (a Hells Angel member) found Not Guilty of murder of Meredith Hunter at Altamont on 6th December 1969.
John Patsch designed Stones’ tongue logo for 50 Guineas.
Stones commenced UK Tour – toured to 14th March 1971.
Stones filmed TV Special Show at Marquee Club, London.
Stones threw farewell party for friends at Skindles Hotel, Maidenhead, Berks.
Rolling Stones Records chosen as the name for the new Rolling Stones label for future recordings.
Stones moved to the South of France to become tax exiles.
Stones signed worldwide recording deal with Kinney (US).
Release of Stones’ UK single – Brown Sugar b/w Bitch (Live) – Rolling Stones Records RSL.19100. Went to No.1 in the charts.
Release of Stones’ 21st US single – Brown Sugar b/w Bitch (Live) – Rolling Stones Records RSL.19100.
Release of Stones’ 13th UK album – Sticky Fingers – Rolling Stones Records COC.59100. Went to No.1 in the charts.
Release of Stones’ 16th US album – Sticky Fingers – Rolling Stones Records COC.59100.
Stones single Brown Sugar was No.1 in the UK charts.
Stones’ mobile studio arrived at Keith’s house Nellcôte in France.
Release of Stones’ 22nd US single – Wild Horses b/w Sway – Rolling Stones Records RS.19101.
Release of Stones’ album in Spain – Sticky Fingers – Rolling Stones Records MRSS 591-01 (Different cover).
Stones film Gimme Shelter premiered at the Rialto Cinema, London.
Stones sued Allen Klein for $29 million, alleging he failed to represent their best financial interests.
Eight guitars, a bass guitar and a baritone sax were stolen from Keith’s house Nellcôte, while he was watching TV.
Court Case: Bill Wyman attended (until 11th April 1972) Deposition in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, regarding the Stones v Allen Klein.
Bill received copy of Exile On Main Street album, and pointed out many errors on credits (which Mick had compiled) and which were never corrected.
Release of Stones’ 23rd US single – Tumbling Dice b/w Sweet Black Angel – Rolling Stones Records RLS.19103.
Release of Stones’ 22nd UK single in UK – Tumbling Dice b/w Sweet Black Angel – Rolling Stones Records RLS.19103.
Release of Stones’ Flexi Disc in UK (NME promotional giveaway) – extracts of four tracks from Exile On Main Street.
Mick phoned Bill with details of Allen Klein settlement, which was totally unfair to Bill and Charlie.
Bill called US lawyer Peter Parcher in New York and made counter offer for Bill and Charlie, which was accepted.
Stones meeting: Keith and Charlie decided Bill will look after their personal accounts.
Stones pre-recorded live rehearsal at the Rialto Cinema, Montreux, Switzerland.
Release of Stones’ 18th US album (Double) – Exile On Main Street – RS Records COC.2.2900. Got to No.1 in the charts.
Release of Stones’ 16th UK album (Double) – Exile On Main Street – RS Records COC.69100. Got to No.1 in the charts.
Stones commenced US Tour – toured to 26th July 1972.
Ahmet Ertegun threw party with live music for Stones in a New Orleans warehouse.
Release of Stones’ 24th US single – Happy b/w All Down The Line – RS Records RLS.19104.
Stones flew by charter plane to Boston but were diverted by fog to Bedford, then to Warwick, Rhode Island. After a fracas with a local photographer in the Customs area, Mick, Keith, Marshall Chess, Robert Frank and Stan Moore were all arrested and taken to a local jail. The Mayor of Boston eventually secured their release to play the Boston concert that evening.
Providence Journal filed civil suit on photographer’s behalf seeking $7,500 in compensating damages and $50,000 in punitive damages from Keith, Stanley Moore, Gary Stromberg and Robert Frank following the airport incident at Rhode Island on 18th July.
Robert Frank filmed sex scenes between the doctor, the baggage man, and two groupies, in the charter plane, whilst flying to Pittsburg.
During Stones stay in New York, each Stone had a heavily armed plain-clothed policeman in each suite, 24 hours per day, after receiving death-threats from the Hells Angels (Altamont).
Stones pre-recorded The Dick Cavatt TV Show backstage – Dick Cavatt interviewed Mick and Bill (show aired 4th August 1972).
Stones held end of tour party at St. Regis Hotel, New York with Count Basie Band and Muddy Waters Band.
Court Case: In the High Court, London, two lawsuits involving the Stones were settled. Eric Easton sued Andrew Oldham, Nanker Phelge Music Ltd, Decca Record Co, London Records (New York), and Allen Klein. In the second action, Mick and the other Stones sued Eric Easton.
Court Case: Arrest warrants were issued against Keith and Anita on charges of drug trafficking.
UK and US newspapers printed story that the Rolling Stones were all facing heroin charges in France.
The Rolling Stones’s upcoming Japan and Australian tours were cancelled because of false press articles about Keith’s problems in France.
Japan refused entry to Mick Jagger for tour because of 1969 drug offence in Britain. Tour officially cancelled.
Australian Government lifted ban on Stones tour.
Charity Show: Stones performed at a benefit concert in support of Nicaraguan Earthquake victims at Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California. At the time, it was the highest grossing rock concert ever.
Stones commenced Australian and New Zealand Tour – toured to 27th February 1973.
Radio Show (6 programmes): BBC Radio 1’s The Rolling Stones Story – Introduced by Alexis Korner – Producer: Jeff Griffin.
Creem Magazine (US) voted Stones band of the year, best live act and best album. Bill was voted top bass player.
Stones’ photo session with photographer David Bailey in London. Stones pictured with gauze around their faces.
Stones filmed promo videos for Angie, Silver Train and Dancing With Mr.D in London.
Mick and Keith cut master of It’s Only Rock & Roll at Ronnie Wood’s Richmond house with Ian McLagan, Ronnie and others.
Release of Stones’ 24th UK single – Angie b/w Silver Train – RS Records RS.19105
Release of Stones’ 26th US single – Angie b/w Silver Train – RS Records RLS.19105.
Release of Stones’ 18th UK album – Goat’s Head Soup – Rolling Stones Records COC.59101.
Stones commenced European Tour – toured to 19th October 1973.
Stones held press reception at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.
Release of Stones’ 20th US album – Goats Head Soup – RS Records COC.59101.
The Rolling Stones topped US single and album charts.
Stones recording at Musicland Studios, Munich, West Germany until 24th November 1973.
Release of Stones’ 27th US single – Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) b/w Dancing With Mr.D – Rolling Stones Records RS.19109.
Release of Stones’ 28th US Max single – Brown Sugar – Bitch – Let It Rock (or Rocks Off) – 208 Atlantic Gold Series.
Release of Stones’ 25th UK Max single – Brown Sugar – Bitch – Let It Rock (or Rocks Off) – 208 Atlantic Gold Series Atlantic K.19107.
Stones recording at Musicland Studios, Munich, West Germany – until 3rd March 1974.
Proposed press stunt for opening of Stones’ Ladies & Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones film in New York was cancelled by Manhattan City Fathers.
US premiere of Ladies & Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones film at Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.
Release of Bill Wyman’s first solo album in UK – Monkey Grip – on Rolling Stones Records COC.59102
Stones filmed videos for Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, It’s Only Rock & Roll (with sailor suits and foam in a tent), and Fingerprint File.
Bill Wyman performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells
Release of Stones’ 26th UK single – It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll b/w Through The Lonely Nights – RS Records RS.19114. Got to No.1 in the charts.
Release of Stones’ 29th US single – It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll b/w Through The Lonely Nights – RS Records RS.19301.
Release of Stones’ 21st US album – It’s Only Rock & Roll – Rolling Stones Records COC.79101.
Release of Stones’ 20th UK album – It’s Only Rock & Roll – Rolling Stones Records COC.59103.
Release of Stones’ 30th US single – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg b/w Dance Little Sister – Rolling Stones Records RS.19302.
Mick Taylor informed the Stones that he was leaving.
Stones recording (without Mick Taylor) at Musicland Studios, Munich, West Germany until 16th December 1974.
Mick Taylor officially left the Stones to join Jack Bruce Band
Rory Gallagher spent two days jamming with The Rolling Stones in Rotterdam, Holland – until 23rd January 1975.
Jeff Beck and Robert Johnson jammed with The Rolling Stones in Amsterdam until 1st February 1975.
Wayne Perkins jammed with The Rolling Stones in Amsterdam.
Recording session: Stones recorded with Wayne Perkins at Musicland Studios, Munich, West Germany until 24th March 1975.
Stones re-mixed tracks for Black Box album at Musicland Studios, Munich, W.Germany – until 28th March 1975.
The Rolling Stones recorded with Wayne Perkins at Musicland Studios, Munich, West Germany and cut a demo of Bill Wyman song’s I’m Gonna Move – which was never released.
The Rolling Stones performed live with Billy Preston and Ronnie Wood on a flatbed truck driving slowly down 5th Avenue, New York.
The Rolling Stones rehearsed with Billy Preston and Ronnie Wood at Andy Warhol’s house in Montauk, Long Island (until 16th May 1975).
The Rolling Stones rehearsed on the Lotus Stage at an aircraft hanger, Newburg, New York State – until 28th May 1975.
Release of the Stones’ 22nd US album – Made In The Shade – Rolling Stones Records CUN.59104.
Stones commenced US Tour with Billy Preston and Ronnie Wood – toured to 8th August 1975.
Release of the Stones’ 21st UK album – Metamorphosis – Decca SKL.5212.
Release of the Stones’ 23rd US album – Metamorphosis – Abkco ANA.1. Different tracks to the UK album.
Release of the Stones’ 22nd UK album – Made In The Shade – Rolling Stones Records COC.59104.
All dates for the South American leg of The Rolling Stones’ Tour of the Americas are postponed (7th August to 31st August 1975).
Driving offence: Keith, driving between gigs, was pulled over by police in small town of Fordyce, Arkansas. He was charged with reckless driving and having a concealed weapon (knife).
Court Case: Keith cleared of knife charge in Fordyce, Arkansas.
Photo session: The Rolling Stones with fashion photographer Hiro at Sanibel Island, near Fort Myers, Florida – and also the next day.
The Stones announced Ronnie Wood had officially joined The Rolling Stones.
Release of Bill Wyman’s second solo album in the UK – Stone Alone – Rolling Stones Records COC.59105.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 33rd US 12-inch single – Hot Stuff b/w Crazy Mama – RS Records DSKO.70.
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).
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 34th single in US – Hot Stuff b/w Fool To Cry – RS Records RS.19304.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 29th UK single – Fool To Cry b/w Crazy Mama – RS.19121.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 24th US album – Black And Blue – Rolling Stones Records COC.79104.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 24th UK album – Black & Blue – Rolling Stones Records COC.59106.
The Rolling Stones commenced European Tour – until 23rd June 1976.
The Rolling Stones shot promo videos for Fool To Cry, Hot Stuff, Hey Negrita and Crazy Mama at Keil, West Germany.
Stones attended WEA Records after-show party at The Cockney Pride, Jermyn Street, London.
Stones attended Ahmet Ertigun’s after-show party at Sothebys.
Stones attended Prince Rupert Loewenstein’s after-show party at Marks.
Atlantic Records’ midnight party for The Rolling Stones at The Astor Club, Berkeley Square, London.
Stones performed at the Knebworth Festival, Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire to 200,000 fans but were never paid.
Release of The Rolling Stone’ 31st UK single – Brown Sugar b/w Angie – WEA.
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.
Bill, Charlie Watts and Mick Jagger signed a recording contract for the rest of world with EMI Music in London. Effective from 17th February.
The Rolling Stones performed at El Mocambo Club, Toronto, Canada.
The Rolling Stones performed at El Mocambo Club, Toronto, Canada.
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.
Bill viewed Robert Frank’s film with lawyers and counsel in London.
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.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 25th UK album – Love You Live (Double album) – Rolling Stones Records COC.89101.
The Stones attended press reception at Trax Club in New York for release of double album Love You Live.
The Stones attended a reception party at Castelles Club in Paris, France.
The Rolling Stones recorded at EMI Studios, Paris until 25th November 1977.
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)
The Rolling Stones recorded at EMI Studios, Paris, France until 16th December 1977.
The Rolling Stones recorded at Pathe Marconi Studios, Boulogne-sur-Seine, Paris until 21st February 1978.
Photo session: The Rolling Stones with photographer Helmut Newton at Pathe Marconi Studio, Paris, France.
The musical Let The Good Stones Roll (The Rolling Stones story) began a five-week run at the Ambassadors Theatre, London.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 35th US single – Miss You b/w Too Tough – Rolling Stone 7-99724.
The Rolling Stones shot videos for Miss You, Respectable and Girl With The Faraway Eyes in New York.
Release of The Rolling Stones’s 36th single in the US – Miss You b/w Faraway Eyes – RS.13219.
Bill and Astrid flew to New York and drove to Woodstock for The Rolling Stones Tour rehearsals. Accommodation arranged for all the Stones except for Bill and Astrid. Bill finally arranged to stay locally at the house of Todd Rundgren.
The Stones rehearsed at Super Bear Studios, Woodstock for US Tour until 7th June 1978.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 33rd UK single – Miss You b/w Faraway Eyes – EMI.2802.
The Rolling Stones commenced US Tour – until 26th July 1978.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 27th UK album – Some Girls – Rolling Stones Records CUN.39108.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 26th US album – Some Girls – Rolling Stones Records COC.39108.
Mick, Keith and Ronnie jammed with Muddy Waters in a club in Chicago, Illinois.
The Rolling Stones performed at the St.Paul Civic Center, Minnisota. Bill fell off the back of stage when leaving. He was taken to a local hospital and kept in overnight.
Bill discharged himself from the hospital. He played with two fingers on his left-hand strapped and he received medical treatment throughout the remaining two weeks of the tour.
The Rolling Stones broke the World Indoor Record with a crowd of 80,100 at the Superdome concert in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 37th US single – Beast Of Burden b/w When The Whip Comes Down – RS.19309.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 34th UK single – Respectable b/w When The Whip Comes Down – EMI.2861.
TV Show (US): the Stones appeared on Saturday Night Live.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 38th US single – Shattered b/w Everything’s Turning To Gold – RS Records RS.19310.
The Rolling Stones recorded at the Compass Point Studio in Nassau, Bahamas – until 12th February 1979.
Alan Dunn and his girlfriend Ramona Herman were washed out to sea in a small dinghy. Over the next two days, various Stones flew in planes over the sea looking for them.
Mid-afternoon on the 8th February, Alan Dunn and Ramona Herman were picked up by the yacht Drummer, 12-15 miles north of Nassau and were returned to Compass Point safe and sound.
The Rolling Stones’ recording sessions were put off indefinitely.
Concert For The National Institute of the Blind – afternoon and evening shows at The Oshawa Civic Auditorium, Toronto, Canada. Featured New Barbarians (Ronnie & Keith) and The Rolling Stones.
Release of The Rolling Stones’ 28th UK album – Time Waits For No One (Anthology 1971-1977) – RS Records COC 59107.
The Rolling Stones recorded at Pathe Marconi Studios, Paris, France – until 9th August 1979.
Bill met his future wife Suzanne Accosta at a model’s cocktail party in Paris, France.
Photo session: Bill, Charlie and Ronnie photographed by Roy Adzak using a thermo camera to create thermographic photos for Emotional Rescue album cover at Pathe Marconi Studio, Paris.
Work on the new Stones album ground to a halt after differences between Mick and Keith in Paris, France.