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The Rolling Stones · 1964

The Rolling Stones

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 9, 1964Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The Rolling Stones canceled their planned South African tour because of an anti-apartheid embargo imposed by the British Musicians' Union, which banned members from playing for segregated audiences. The band did not perform in South Africa until March 1995, after apartheid had ended.

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