Resurrected Stones Film Finds Pivot Point In Rock History
In December of 1968, some of the biggest names in rock and roll came together to film The Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus. The film was recently given a 4K restoration.
by Kat Aaron
Jul 25, 2019
3 minutes
In December of 1968, some of the biggest names in rock and roll came together to film a concert organized by The Rolling Stones. Over the two-day lifespan of the "Rock and Roll Circus," which was intended to air on the BBC, the Stones recorded performances from that era's most celebrated artists — the Who, John Lennon and Eric Clapton, to name a few.
But the Stones wanted some re-shoots, and the production lost momentum. Then, the filmstock went missing.
Decades later, the Circus' reels were found unraveling.
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