From the archive, 5 March 1971: Rolling Stones at Newcastle upon Tyne

Originally published in the Guardian on 5 March 1971After years of talk about "longing to get back on the road" the Rolling Stones finally made it to the City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, where they opened their first national tour since 1967. It has been called a farewell run before they disappear to tax havens in Southern Europe.The Stones with Mick Jagger fresh from the glories of "Performance" bumped and ground their way through the familiar repertory. With four new songs to add spice (includ...

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