The Rolling Stones Tour Of The Americas 75
The Rolling Stones are one of the most legendary bands of all time, and their 1975 tour of North America is the stuff of rock and roll legend. The Tour of the Americas '75 saw Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the rest of the Stones embark on an epic journey through the United States and Canada, playing to sell-out crowds at some of the biggest and most iconic venues in the world.
The Beginnings of the Tour
The Tour of the Americas '75 was not the Rolling Stones' first tour of North America, but it was one of their most ambitious. The band had just released their iconic album, "It's Only Rock 'n Roll," and they were eager to showcase their new material to their American and Canadian fans.
The tour kicked off on June 1, 1975, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it would take the Stones to some of the biggest and most iconic venues in the world, including Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Los Angeles Forum, and the Oakland Coliseum. The tour would last for more than two months, and it would see the Stones play an incredible 48 shows in 31 cities.
The Tour's Highlights
The Tour of the Americas '75 is remembered as one of the greatest rock and roll tours of all time, and for good reason. The tour was filled with unforgettable moments, including:
- The Stones' first show in Canada, at the Montreal Forum on July 6, 1975
- A legendary performance at Madison Square Garden on June 23, 1975, which was later released as a live album and a concert film
- A chaotic show in Detroit on July 6, 1975, where the Stones had to stop playing after just four songs due to a riot in the audience
- A concert in Los Angeles on July 12, 1975, where the Stones were joined on stage by Stevie Wonder for a performance of "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"
The Legacy of the Tour
The Tour of the Americas '75 was a massive success for the Rolling Stones, both artistically and commercially. The tour grossed more than $10 million, making it one of the highest-grossing tours of all time up to that point.
But the tour's legacy extends far beyond its financial success. The Tour of the Americas '75 cemented the Rolling Stones' status as one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time, and it showcased their incredible talent and showmanship to audiences around the world.
Even today, more than four decades later, the Tour of the Americas '75 remains one of the most iconic and celebrated tours in rock and roll history.