STONES TOUR
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One of the most anticipated events of the year (second only to the Monkees' surprise reunion on Family Feud), the Rolling Stones' U.S. tour sent rock stars, DJs, and everyday common scum like you and I scurrying to such esoteric venues as the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey (home of nothing in particular) and the Lokeland, Florida Civic Arena (center of the real estate universe). Rumor mongers on both sides of the Atlantic, citing Keith's impending drug trial, Mick's movie interests and Charlie's sudden penchant for shell jewelry, proclaimed the tour their last, which enabled ticket scalpers to demand anywhere from $250 to the complete disarmament of Rhodesia for a single ticket. Ticket riots were a common sight nationwide-especially for the smaller, "secret" gigs. In Detroit, tickets for the 4.500 seat Masonic Auditorium went on sale at 6:00 a. m. June 27 for the July 6th show. The gig was announced at 5:30a.m.; nonetheless true believers with seemingly mystical connectionS were there, including Rob Tvner of the MC-5 with his small child (at two tickets aoiece. he should've brouciht qrandma).
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA—Upon hearing the news that DEVO were among the throngs at JFK Stadium, Jagger asked the musical question, "Are We Not Men?" The band answered with: "When Are You Going To Change Your Clothes? (the Smell Is Making Our Eyes Water)".
CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY—Another sly Stones rus« —-thank God the Capitol is healthfully air-conditioned or Chollie's sticks would melt from the ill wind blowing over his shoulder.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA—The first stop yielded a very unfortunate accident, where a young groupie known only as "Dorothy" threw a bucket of water at Bill Wyman, causing him to melt. Ever the shaman (uh, that's showman), Mick courageously picked up the guitar and finished the song, gazing mournfully at all that remained of Wyman —his terrydoth shoelaces. Minutes later, Jagger aimed a sweatsoaked scarf at "Dorothy" who clicked her heels three times and mysteriously disappeared before the soggy projectile found its mark.
PALLADIUM, NEW YORK CITY—Overcoming a 102-degree fever that almost had him shattered in Philly, Jagger was supported solidly by a band including Ian MacLaglan, reportedly the second Face to turn to Stone (zzzzzz).
