#RSFans’ Best Memories of the Rolling Stones Live
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones’ first gig at London’s Marquee Club . To celebrate, we wanted to hear your favorite memories of the band live – and the stories you shared were as great as we’d hoped . . .
The Early Days
@RollingStone #RSFans 69 dallas rs 2 hours late chuck berry played 2sets kept busy throwing frisbees then they rocked out was worth the wait
— mikesandel (@mikesandel) July 11, 2012
@RollingStone 1972 STICKY FINGERS, Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis. Separated from friends, stoned; riot by fans with fake tkts. #RSFans
— Michael R. Barnard (@mrbarnard1) July 10, 2012
#RSFans Boulder ’78- seats at back of CU stadium. Buddy passes out, taken to fieldhouse, so I get to see Rolling Stones from side of stage!
— Jose Canusee (@mjap58) July 10, 2012
Family Bonding Time
@RollingStone #RSFans early 90’s tour with lenny kravitz opening at foxboro stadium. I was 12. Rockin out with mom! Are you gonna go my way?
— John Murzycki (@john9668) July 10, 2012
First saw Stones with my dad at Vandy Stadium in ’97. Won’t ever forget “Brown Sugar” confetti shower near end of the show. #RSFans
— Nick Azzara (@Azzomatic) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone It was my very first concert experience in 2006, sharing the experience with my brother and dad made it even better #RSFans
— Brendan (@bren_biesen) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone #Rsfans not the greatest gig – but seeing the Stones with my late Dad in Edinburgh in 2000 won’t fade away
— David S (@nearthecastle) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans 1997 @RollingStones concert with my dad, hearing his favorite songs live: Satisfaction, Like a RStone.
— Juan Pablo Gramajo (@JPGramajoC) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone @rollingstones #RSFans Fall 2005, Wachovia Center, Philadelphia. Went with my son (16 at the time). A great bonding experience
— Mike Slickster (@MikeSlickster) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone My parents took me to see The Stones in Oakland for my 18th birthday w/ Van Morrison opening. Absolutely amazing show. #RSFans
— Jorie Westley (@JorieWestleyPR) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone First concert ever, parents brought me to the Rolling Stones at Metrodome in Mpls. Bridges to Babylon, so amazing!#RSfans
— Harry 93X (@Harry93X) July 10, 2012
The Best of the Rest
#RSFans Being in the 1st row in Milan,during 40LicksTour,and having #KeithRichards starting Brown Sugar right in front of me #IWasThere
— Marco Garzelli (@MarcoGarze) July 11, 2012
@RollingStone They organized a benefit concert in Toronto after the SARS scare in 03. What a great day and tickets were only $10! #RSFans
— Kyle Kopanyshyn (@yokozunakyle) July 11, 2012
#RSFans got in verbal fight with a girl @ Steel Wheels tour at the Silverdome – met @ party month later – ended up friends.
— Doug Cohen (@dougcohen10) July 11, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans seen STONES many times but when they were joined onstage at Twickenham by Angus&Malcolm Young of AC/DC,special for me!
— Gary Russell (@gjrrox) July 11, 2012
Best was in 05 when Keith kneeled down off stage to hand me another guitar pick after he saw some big jerk steal my first one #RSFans #happy
— Quinn Kaemmer (@qkaemmer) July 11, 2012
@RollingStone front row Wembley, London 1990, Mick and Keef awesome, at the end i caught one of Charlie’s drumsticks, still have it! #RSFans
— Strange Brew (@StrangeBrewNC) July 11, 2012
@RollingStone sneaking into the show on the Voodoo Lounge tour in SLC with the press.Press pass = front row! #RSFans
— Vince Corak (@veejaysee73) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone Bomb threat; temporary evacuation. Scott Stadium ’05. Charlottesville, VA. Fun? No. Memorable? Quite!…Show went on! #RSFans
— William Adams (@wilkins84) July 10, 2012
Saw them for first time at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. Bomb threat caused them to play extra long. They played Sweet Virginia! #RSFans
— Robert J. Smith, III (@robsmithiii) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans The flames coming out of The snake on The Voodoo Lounge Tour \m/
— Jorge Argandoña Sáez (@jorgeargandona) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone Bridges to Babylon Tour, 1997…St. Louis.I got to be on stage as a camera-assist for the live pay-per-view event. #RSFans
— David Earnhart (@David_Earnhart) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone 1989 STEEL WHEELS, Sports Stadium Los Angeles, with then-wife; worked at KKBT THE BEAT 92.3, top L.A. radio station. #RSFans
— Michael R. Barnard (@mrbarnard1) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone Hearing Keith joke about falling out of a coconut tree & his Doctor being in the audience at Dodger Stadium!#RSFans
— Devon Mirsky (@MissBlister) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone 94 Voodoo Lounge tour, old Vet Stadium (Philly) in the rain#RSFans MT: What’s your fav memory of seeing Rolling Stones live?
— Alana J. Mauger (@alanajanelle) July 10, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans A huge inflatable penis waving to and fro on the stage, at the old Denver Coliseum, as Mick gyrated to “Satisfaction.”
— Patricia McGahan (@BeachcomberNC) July 11, 2012
@RollingStone #RSfans – one show I had front row seats & this huge pink phallic symbol came out of the stage, scared us. We also saw Bianca!
— Sara Duncan (@Ladybug_324) July 10, 2012
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