The Birth of The Rolling Stones London Rock Music Tour

The Birth of The Rolling Stones London Rock Music Tour

Discover 7 locations that every Stones fan should visit, including where they secured their first residency and met The Beatles in April 1963, on this award-winning​ magical mystery tour of London’s cradle of British Blues and Rock. Cruise the King’s Road and pass by Brian, Mick and Keith’s first London flat on your way down to Richmond upon Thames, the birthplace of The Rolling Stones and springboard for many other super-groups who went on to rock the world.
• Live commentary by a knowledgable tour guide
• Rolling Stones music played on the tour
• 25% OFF your food and drinks bill at One Kew Road bar and restaurant for those wanting to remain in Richmond and not return to the pick-up point.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE, UK

The beating heart of Swinging London, home to the 'Chelsea Drugstore' and legendary fashion and cultural locations.

Stop At: The Half Moon, Putney, London, 93 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1EU England

Where The Stones performed as recently as 2000

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Olympic Studios, 117-123 Church Road Barnes, London SW13 9HL England

A 5-minute stop at Olympic. The Stones recorded 6 consecutive albums here between 1966 and 1972 with Chris Kimsey and Glyn Johns. Their first hit 'Come On', released in 1963, was recorded at Olympic's previous location off Baker Street in London.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: One Kew Road, 1 Kew Rd, London TW9 2NQ, UK

Previously the Station Hotel, home to the original Crawdaddy Club, this is the Richmond location where The Stones secured their first residency on Sunday 24th February 1963 and where they first met The Beatles, who were instrumental in them signing for Decca Records here on 5th May. The Stones performed the last of their weekly gigs here on Sunday 16th June after the release of their first hit

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Terrace Gardens- Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames England

See where Mick and Jerry lived in the early 1990s (she still lives here with new husband Rupert Murdoch), where Ronnie Wood lived from 1971. 'It's Only Rock And Roll But I Like It' was written here in 1973. Pete Townsend currently lives there.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham TW1 3DY England

The Stones and many other legendary musicians played at the Eel Pie Island Hotel's ballroom regularly in the 60s including David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, John Baldry, Rod Stewart, The Yardbirds and many more. The Hotel burned down in 1971

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Eel Pie Island Museum, 1-3 Richmond Road Opposite York House, Twickenham TW1 3AB England

Travellers have the option of visiting the Eel Pie Island Museum (£3.00 entry) before walking down to see the Island. Refreshments and comfort stop at the infamous Barmy Arms pub

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Crawdaddy Club, Richmond TW9 1HU, UK

The second location of the Crawdaddy Club when in 1963, The Yardbirds replaced The Stones as the resident band. It was also the location of Harold Pendleton's National Jazz and Blues Festival (1961-1965) which, after a few years at various locations finally moved to Reading - now the longest-running pop festival in the world.

Duration: 5 minutes