ROLLING STONES PHOTO SINGING “JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH” IN PHILLY (6/21/13)

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Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, left, and Keith Richards performing "Jumping Jack Flash" at the Wells Fargo Center, June 21, 2013 © Roger Barone

Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, left, and Keith Richards performing “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This was the second of two shows in Philly. © Roger Barone 2014

MICK JAGGER/KEITH RICHARDS: WELLS FARGO CENTER (June 21, 2013)

PHOTO: ROLLING STONES KEITH RICHARDS PLAYING MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR IN PHILLY (6/21/13)

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Keith Richards playing acoustic guitar in Philly, june 21, 2013. photo by roger barone

Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards, plays a Martin 00.21 acoustic guitar on “You Got The Silver” at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. © photo by roger barone

KEITH RICHARDS/ROLLING STONES: WELLS FARGO CENTER (June 21, 2013)

ROLLING STONES PHOTO FROM PHILLY RONNIE WOOD, MICK TAYLOR WELLS FARGO CENTER (6/21/13)

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Rolling Stones' guitarists, Ronnie Wood, left, and Mick Taylor, performing "Satisfaction" at the Wells Fargo Center, june 21, 2013© Roger Barone 2013

Rolling Stones’ guitarists, Ronnie Wood, left, and Mick Taylor, exchange guitar runs during “Satisfaction” at their final performance in Philadelphia. The Stones were promoting their 50th Anniversary as band and played two nights at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. © Roger Barone 2013

RONNIE WOOD/MICK TAYLOR: WELLS FARGO CENTER (June 21, 2013

ROLLING STONES PHOTO: KEITH RICHARDS AND MICK TAYLOR HUGGING AFTER ENCORE IN PHILLY(6/21/13)

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Keith Richards and Mick Taylor hugging after Rolling Stones show in Philly. June 21, 2013. photo by roger barone

Rolling Stones’ guitarists, Keith Richards, left, and Mick Taylor embrace after playing encore “Satisfaction” at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly. photo by © roger barone 2013

KEITH RICHARDS/MICK TAYLOR: WELLS FARGO CENTER (June 21, 2013)

STONES’ BASS PLAYER DARRYL JONES PHOTO FROM PHILLY WELLS FARGO CENTER (6/21/13)

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Rolling Stones' bass player Darryl Jones performing at Wells Fargo Center, june 21, 2013, photo by roger barone

Rolling Stones’ bass player, Darryl Jones,  thumps a Fender Jazz bass while performing on “When The Whip Comes Down” at Wells Fargo Center on the Stones’ “50 and Counting Tour.” © roger barone 2013

DARRYL JONES/ROLLING STONES: WELLS FARGO CENTER (June 21, 2013)

ROLLING STONES’ BACKUP SINGER FEATURED IN FILM “TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM” THAT WINS ACADEMY AWARD” (4/14/13)

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Lisa Fischer Rolling Stones backup singer, Mandell Theater philadelphia, april 15, 2013, photo by roger barone

Rolling Stones’ backup singer, Lisa Fischer, attends the Philadelphia premier of “Twenty Feet From Stardom” at the Mandell Theater on the campus of Drexel University. The film won the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary. © Roger Barone 2013.

LISA FISCHER/ MANDELL THEATER PHILADELPHIA (April 14, 2013)

VINTAGE ROLLING STONES’ PHOTO STAGEHANDS AT JFK STADIUM STAGE SETUP (June 12, 1978)

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Stagehands building rolling stones' 1978 JFK Stadium stage. june 12 © roger barone

Tom Sharkey, left, and Clem DiBattista assist with the construction of the Rolling Stones’ stage at JFK Stadium. Tom and Clem were members of the Spectrum Arena’s changeover, or, setup, crew. Spectrum workers were often asked to work at the JFK Stadium shows. The Stones were promoting their recently released “Some Girls” album. © Roger Barone 1978/2014

TOM SHARKEY/CLEM DIBATTISTA/ JFK STADIUM (June 12, 1978)

 

VINTAGE ROLLING STONES’ STAGE SETUP FROM PHILADELPHIA – JFK STADIUM (6/12/78)

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Mo and "Chappy" O'Shea setting up scaffolding for the Rolling Stones at JFK Stadium, june 12, 1978. photo by roger barone

The father and son team of Frannie “Mo” O’Shea, left,  and Frannie  “Chappy,” Jr., assemble  scaffolding high above JFK Stadium in Philadelphia for the Rolling Stones’ performance on Saturday, June 17, 1978.  The O’Sheas were legendary in the theater and entertainment worlds. In addition to their work behind the scenes of the biggest events in Philadelphia, they also ran the hottest poker games in the business.  Back in the day, the crew worked without goggles, safety harnesses and helmets.  The Stones were promoting their “Some Girls” album © Roger Baron 1978/2014

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O’SHEA FAMILY OF STAGEHANDS: JFK STADIUM PHILADELPHIA (June 12, 1978)

VINTAGE PHOTO FROM PHILLY: ROLLING STONES FANS WAITING IN JFK STADIUM FOR “TATTOO YOU” TOUR OPENING SHOW TO BEGIN (9/25/81)

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Fans at Rolling Stones' show at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, september 25, 1981 © Roger Barone

Fans await the start of the Rolling Stones’ “Tattoo You” tour in Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium. George Thorogood and Journey were the opening acts. The Stones played the first two shows of their 1981 tour here, filling JFK Stadium two consecutive days. © Roger Barone 1981/2014

ROLLING STONES’ FANS: JFK STADIUM PHILADELPHIA (September 25, 1981)

LEGENDARY PROMOTER BILL GRAHAM PHOTO SETTING UP ROLLING STONES’ STAGE AT JFK STADIUM (9/24/81)

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Legendary promoter Bill Graham directs stage setup at JFK Stadium for the Rolling Stones. september 24, 1981. photo by Roger Barone

Legendary promoter Bill Graham directs stage hands and production staff while setting up the Rolling Stones’ “Tattoo You” tour stage in JFK Stadium. © Roger Barone 1981-2014

BILL GRAHAM: JFK STADIUM (September 24, 1981)