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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones Perform 'Honky Tonk Women' Live at Hyde Park

Venue: Hyde Park Location: London, United Kingdom Date: 1969

The live recording of "Honky Tonk Women" at Hyde Park on July 5, 1969, marked a significant moment in The Rolling Stones' career, notably as it featured Mick Taylor's first official performance with the band after he replaced the late Brian Jones. This concert came shortly after the release of the album "Beggars Banquet" (1968), which was a pivotal work that signaled a return to the band's blues roots and featured hits like "Street Fighting Man" and "Sympathy for the Devil." The Hyde Park concert was notable not only for its musical significance but also for its cultural impact, as it was a tribute to Jones with an attendance of over 250,000 people. The event and Taylor's debut helped solidify the band's lineup during a transformative period, leading into the creation of the seminal album "Let It Bleed" later that year, which further established their status as rock icons.

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