A new iHeartPodcast series, Stones Touring Party, will soon unveil previously unheard recordings chronicling The Rolling Stones’ eventful 48-date North American tour in 1972. The interviews, conducted by Rolling Stone writer Robert Greenfield, were initially compiled for his book of the same name. Hosted by Jordan Runtagh, the series is set to launch on August 2nd.
The podcast will delve into the roller-coaster journey of the legendary band as they navigated tumultuous times both personally and across America. With the Vietnam War ending and civil unrest on the rise, the band was also grappling with the aftermath of the tragic Altamont concert incident where a fan died, a memory that had stayed with them for three years.
In the series’ first episode, Mick Jagger reflects on his fears surrounding potential attacks from the Hells Angels gang, who were allegedly held responsible for the Altamont tragedy.
Similarly, Robert Greenfield and Stones’ keyboardist Ian Stewart, who passed away in 1985, reminisced about the constant threat looming over Jagger throughout the tour. Despite the palpable threats, the band not only survived but thrived, with many die-hard fans claiming the tour to represent the peak of the Rolling Stones’ live performances.
