Rolling Stones – Hyde Park 1969 Free Concert | Full Tribute to Brian Jones

Experience Part 1 of the legendary Rolling Stones Hyde Park 1969 free concert, a historic moment in rock history.
It was a bright sunny day in July, and we used to go up to Soho, Central London, to buy our Vinyl. Usually, it was buzzing with activity. That day, there was no one around, so I walked up to Hyde Park to witness the event. It was more symbolic as the group's tuning was off, but it was still an awesome event.
On July 5, 1969, just two days after the tragic passing of founding member Brian Jones, The Rolling Stones performed a free concert in London's Hyde Park, drawing an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 fans.
Originally intended to introduce new guitarist Mick Taylor, the event became a poignant tribute to Jones. Mick Jagger opened the concert by reading excerpts from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem Adonaïs, honouring their late bandmate. Following the eulogy, hundreds of white butterflies were released into the sky, symbolising a farewell to Jones.

Despite limited rehearsal time and technical challenges, the band delivered a raw and emotional performance. The setlist included classics such as:

"I'm Yours & I'm Hers"

"Jumpin’ Jack Flash"

"Mercy Mercy"

"Stray Cat Blues"

"No Expectations"

"I'm Free"

"Loving Cup"

"Love in Vain"

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

"Honky Tonk Women"

"Midnight Rambler"

"Street Fighting Man"

"Sympathy for the Devil"

The concert also featured contributions from African tribal drummers during the extended rendition of "Sympathy for the Devil," adding a unique rhythmic dimension to the performance.