Imagine the world’s biggest rock band suddenly playing a concert on a moving truck in the middle of New York City! That is exactly what The Rolling Stones did in 1975. This wild street performance became one of the most legendary moments in rock history and it was all their drummer’s brilliant idea.
The video shows the band performing their hit “Brown Sugar” live from a flatbed truck rolling down 5th Avenue. They used this incredible stunt to announce their upcoming tour in the most exciting way possible.
Rolling Stones ~ Brown Sugar… Flatbed Truck Tour Announcement, 5th Ave, NYC
Fans watching this today cannot believe how cool this was; comments call it “the greatest tour announcement ever” and “pure rock and roll magic”. People love seeing the band having so much fun while surprising the entire city with their music.
This amazing street performance shows why they are rock legends; to understand the full story behind this famous day there is another video that reveals how this brilliant idea came together and who inspired the whole unforgettable event.
The Rolling Stones Perform on a Flatbed Truck in New York City (1975)
The second video reveals that drummer Charlie Watts got the idea from old jazz promotions in Harlem. A speaker says the band still calls this their “best promotion ever.” It shows them playing right in front of a restaurant filled with reporters who were waiting for the big announcement.
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