Rolling Stones in Southampton Tonight

The Rolling Stones are playing at Southampton tonight and we are off to see them.  Should be a good night.  Did you know:

1. Keith Richards and Mick Jagger first met at Wentworth Primary School when they 5 years old

2.  Mick Jagger is a keen ballet dancer

3.  In 1964, Kelloggs Cereals approached the band to take part in a TV ad for Rice Crispies which they agreed to do.

4.  Mick Jagger sang backing vocals and Brian Jones played the oboe on the Beatles 'Baby You're a Rich Man'.  In return, John Lennon and Paul McCartney sang backing vocals on 'We Love You'.

5.  In 2002 the band played at a private concert for a Texan investor in Las Vegas which also included Robbie Williams and John Mellencamp.  The bill for the party was $7 million.

6.  In 2006, The Rolling Stones performed at Copacabana Beach where 1.5 million people attended which makes it the largest rock concert held.

7. The album Sticky Fingers was designed by Andy Warhol.

8. Their concerts have grossed over £480 million.

9.  Star War's George Lucas was one of the cameramen on the 1970s 'Gimme Shelter' film.

10.  Saxophonist, Bobby Keys, was fired from the band after missing several shows in 1973.  He had allegedly filled a bath with Dom Perignon and drunk his way through half a tub full.

Enjoy :)

What a Brilliant Night!!

First time the Stones played in Southampton was 1963.  To think they are still going strong and sound great.