50th Anniversary Celebration: The Rolling Stones' Black and Blue Album Revisited
On April 23, 1976, The Rolling Stones released their 13th studio album, Black and Blue, marking their first album after guitarist Mick Taylor's departure. Ronnie Wood, Taylor's replacement, contributed to three songs on the album. During the recording sessions, the band auditioned various guitarists, including Jeff Beck, Robert A. Johnson, and Wayne Perkins.
Black and Blue reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, where it remained for four weeks. In anticipation of the album's 50th anniversary in November, The Stones reissued it as a five-LP or four-CD super-deluxe box set. This special edition included an album of outtakes and jams, as well as a recording of a 1976 concert at Earls Court in London, part of a six-night residency at the venue.
In conclusion, The Rolling Stones' Black and Blue album, released on this day in 1976, marked a significant moment in the band's history, showcasing their transition with Ronnie Wood as the new guitarist and their continued success on the music charts.