The project captures the band at the Los Angeles theatre in November 2002 as part of their Licks World Tour in honor of their 40th anniversary; the series saw the group play a mix of theatres, arenas and stadiums across a 117 show run that grossed over $300 million.
With its 2,000+-seat capacity, The Wiltern provided an intimate venue for both the band and fans, and an opportunity to mix the setlist up with a number of rarities.
Fans knew they were in for something special when gems like "Stray Cat Blues," "No Expectations" and "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" (complete with the co-author of this 1964 Soul Classic, Soloman Burke) rocked the house.
With Tom Petty, Neil Young, Sheryl Crow, Johnny Depp, Stephen Stills and Eddie Murphy in the audience, The Rolling Stones proceeded to raise the roof to put on arguably one of their best shows ever.
"We couldn't really go through a whole tour doing predictable shows,” says Ronnie Wood. “We've got to have songs out of the blue."
"...it makes it interesting for the audience and the band,” adds Mick Jagger. “I've got to think a lot more about set lists than I've ever done."
“The Rolling Stones Live At The Wiltern” will be available in multiple formats, including on DVD + 2CD; Blu-Ray + 2CD, 2CD, 3LP (3 variants: Black, Gold (D2C Exclusive), and Black & Bronze Swirl (Amazon Exclusive).
The band’s latest album is 2023’s “Hackney Diamonds.”
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The Rolling Stones
“Live At The Wiltern”
Release date: March 8
CD1:
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Live With Me
Neighbours
Hand of Fate
No Expectations
Beast of Burden
Stray Cat Blues
Dance, Part 1
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (with Solomon Burke)
That's How Strong My Love Is
Going To A Go-Go
Band Introductions
CD2:
Thru And Thru
You Don't Have To Mean It
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
Rock Me Baby
Bitch
Honky Tonk Women
Start Me Up
Brown Sugar
Tumbling Dice
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