Fact #103979
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A riot breaks out at a Rolling Stones' concert in The Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, England, UK, when guitarist Keith Richards aims a kick at a fan who has scrambled onto the stage. As a result, The Stones will be banned from playing in Blackpool, and the ban will remain in force for 44 years. Support band for this show is The Executives.Full article:
Charlie Watts (drummer, Rolling Stones) : I used to like it when there were riots. We've always been a crash and wallop group and I used to get excited when we weren't able to carry on after three numbers.
(Source : interview with Ray Connolly, July 1969)
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(Source : interview with Ray Connolly, July 1969)