Mick Jagger is saturated in red lights while singing “Midnight Rambler” at the Spectrum. The Claire Brothers from Pennsylvania handled the lighting for the Stones 1975 “Tour of The Americas.” © ROGER BARONE 1975
MICK JAGGER/ROLLING STONES: SPECTRUM ARENA (June 29, 1975)
Rolling Stones crowd at The Spectrum on June 30, 1975. Two changeover crew workers are visible (red arrows) in the crowd. Mark Huckel on left, and Bob Leone at right. © ROGER BARONE 1975
ROLLING STONES AUDIENCE: THE SPECTRUM (June 29, 1975)
The Rolling Stones 1975 “Tour of the Americas” featured a unique Lotus Leaf-
shaped stage, which took longer than usual to set up because of its five points.
The seating setup could not be completed until the stage was finished, and
the normal routes to the backstage storage areas were blocked.
We had to carry the large chair racks up the steps through the permanent
seating areas, roll them to section M, behind the stage (Zamboni tunnel)
and take a service elevator to the backstage storage areas.
One of benefits for the Changeover Crew was being able to set out extra rows of
chairs for ourselves. This photo illustrates what I’m talking about.
Mick Taylor, former lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones, demonstrates his slide technique while performing a series of shows at the Iridium Club in New York. The Iridium Club is best known as being the home of the Legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. © Roger Barone 2012
MICK TAYLOR: IRIDIUM CLUB NEW YORK (May 12, 2012)
MICK TAYLOR PERFORMING “YOU SHOOK ME” (5/12/12)
Mick Jagger sings while playing a red Gibson SG during Stones second show of their “Tattoo You” Tour, which opend on the previous day at JFK Stadium. © Roger Barone 1981
MICK JAGGER/ROLLING STONES: JFK Stadium (September 26, 1981)
Rolling Stones’ security personnel carry a troubling fan to the backstage exit at JFK Stadium. For many of the stadium shows at JFK and the Vet, outside help was often solicited through the Navy Base to increase the number of security personnel. © Roger Barone 1978.
ROLLING STONES’ SECURITY: JFK STADIUM (June 17, 1978)
Rolling Stones Mick Jagger is flanked by Stones’ road manager, Peter Rudge, right, and bodyguard, Rowen Brade, left, while being escorted to the JFK Stadium stage, © Roger Barone 1978
MICK JAGGER/PETER RUDGE: JFK STADIUM (June 17, 1978)
Rolling Stones singer, Mick Jagger, uses a wireless microphone while singing an encore during Rolling Stones second night at the Spectrum Arena in Philly. Jagger is facing the fans to the rear of the Lotus Leaf-shaped stage. © roger barone 1975
MICK JAGGER/ROLLING STONES: THE SPECTRUM ARENA (June 29, 1975)
On Tuesday, September 4, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones attended a book signing event at Borders book store in Center City. Exactly one week later, the 9/11 attacks occurred. Wyman was promoting his new book “Blues Odyssey.” Last week, Borders, which moved to Broad & Chestnut Streets, went out of business and closed shop, while the “Fat Lady” browsed her last aisle. © ROGER BARONE 2001
BILL WYMAN/ROLLING STONES: BORDERS BOOK STORE (September 4, 2001)
In tribute to the closing of the Philadelphia Borders Bookstore, I present this photo of former Rolling Stones’ bass player, Bill Wyman’s visit to the popular store at 17th & Walnut Street (it’s original location).
Many of the world’s most popular authors and celebrities appeared there including David McCullough, Calvin Trillin, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Wyman, Hillary Clinton and Ozzie. In the early days, Borders was one of the city’s hidden treasures that few people knew about. I was a regular and bought lots of great books from the overstock bargain bins.
As the years passed, the crowds grew bigger, the lines longer and it became a less personal experience to shop and attend events there. Eventually, a decision was made to move to a larger location at Broad and Chestnut Streets. Borders was never the same.
Earlier this year, 2011, Borders declared bankruptcy, hoping to restructure the management. It failed; Borders is gone.
Mick Jagger’s athletic and slim body as seen from, ahem, behind. Jagger was performing one of several encores at the Spectrum Arena on 6/30/1975. In the upper-right, a frisbee remains from the opening performance of the Commodores, who tossed red frisbees into the audience. © ROGER BARONE 1975
MICK JAGGER/ROLLING STONES: SPECTRUM ARENA (June 30, 1975)
Keith Richards plays a black Fender Telecaster guitar on “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” at the Spectrum. Claire Brothers Sound & Lighting from Pennsylvania handled the the Stones’ 1975 “Tour of the Americas.” © ROGER BARONE 1975
KEITH RICHARDS/ROLLING STONES: THE SPECTRUM (June 29,1975)
Rolling Stones Photos & Stories From Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Love 
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