Rocking good memories of the Rolling Stones at St. James'

Mick Jagge and The Rolling Stones in concert at St James' Park in June 1982.  (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)placeholder image
Mick Jagge and The Rolling Stones in concert at St James' Park in June 1982. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

A packed St. James’ Park was rocking 43 years ago this month.

The Rolling Stones were on stage in Newcastle as part of their support for their Tattoo You album and here are some iconic reminders of the special event.

On tour in London, Bristol and Newcastle

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Mick Jagge and The Rolling Stones in concert at St James' Park in June 1982.  (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)placeholder image
Mick Jagge and The Rolling Stones in concert at St James' Park in June 1982. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The show was the biggest concert the city had seen at the time and it had toured London and Bristol as well as Newcastle.

We want to know if you were there and what you remember about the gig.

It was not the first time that the Stones had played in Newcastle.

Mick Jagger performing at St James' Park. The Rolling Stones were performing as part of their 1982 European Tour in support of their album 'Tattoo You.' (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)placeholder image
Mick Jagger performing at St James' Park. The Rolling Stones were performing as part of their 1982 European Tour in support of their album 'Tattoo You.' (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tell us about your favourite Tyneside gig

Among their other appearances was City Hall in the early 1970s and they were back again in 1990.

Get in touch and tell us if you saw them live, or maybe you have memories of another band which gave you your favourite gig memory in the city.

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